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Old October 18, 2012, 01:36 PM   #14
BigJimP
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I'm no expert on Remingtons...but the 887, as I understand it, is marketed more in tactical finishes.../ internally, I don't know if they're any different than the 870's or not....I would think not.

http://www.remington.com/product-fam...model-887.aspx

1100's vs 11-87 - have a different gas operating system in them. The 1100 is older technology ...but they're both good systems. In theory the 11-87 was produced - to shoot more reliably with a wider variety of shells - where the 1100's were typically a little finnicky. Personally, I think they're both fine ...if you keep them clean and properly lubed.

For around $ 500 - $ 600 ....Browning BPS Hunter model is still a better pump gun than the 870's ...in my view

http://www.browning.com/products/cat...id=012&tid=211
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If you're looking at these older model guns ...make sure they have changeable screw in chokes in them ...so they're versatile.
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If you want to go with a semi-auto ....Browning Silver series is a good gun / Beretta makes a number of guns ( go to their website ) / lots of options out there ...and still keep it within reason on a budget.

Part of this is you need to figure out what fits "you" ...not me or your neighbor ...and what barrel length you want for the best handling on flying birds or targets... for many of us 26" is a little too short, 28" is ok, and personally in a semi-auto I like a 30"....but all those are personal decisions based on balance, weight, length of your arms, etc...
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