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Dave McC · July 3, 2000, 09:16 AM

I've never seen an 870 worn out from shooting, but then I've only shot them since 1958.

Owned a 500 once, briefly. It worked OK, but I couldn't switch back and forth and keep my chops honed. The 870 was my duty weapon also.

One 870 we had for training was on the line from 1981 to 1998,firing hundreds of rounds each year, maybe thousands. Total of breakdowns, none, total parts needed, new wood.

My bias is showing here, but get the 870. Your Great Grandchildren will thank you....

July 3, 2000, 09:16 AM	#3
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	I've never seen an 870 worn out from shooting, but then I've only shot them since 1958. Owned a 500 once, briefly. It worked OK, but I couldn't switch back and forth and keep my chops honed. The 870 was my duty weapon also. One 870 we had for training was on the line from 1981 to 1998,firing hundreds of rounds each year, maybe thousands. Total of breakdowns, none, total parts needed, new wood. My bias is showing here, but get the 870. Your Great Grandchildren will thank you....