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Old March 3, 2007, 08:13 PM   #4
Dfariswheel
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As far as weight goes, most "tactical" shotguns are pretty close.
Where the weight comes in is when you start hanging accessories on them.

So to compare apples to apples, here's how the tactical versions stack up:

The Remington 870 with a synthetic stock 18" barrel and magazine extension weights about 7 1/2 pounds.

The Mossberg 500 with synthetic stock 18" barrel and extended magazine weights about 7 pounds.

The Mossberg 590-A1 weights 7 1/4 pounds.

So, when you have a synthetic stocked, 18" barreled, extended magazine gun, the weight is largely a wash.

No available stock shotgun finish is as rust resistant as the Marine type guns, since they are usually a plated finish that's a lot tougher than the usual bluing or parkerizing used on other guns.
The Remington Tactical OD Green finish is very good, but I'm hearing that it does scratch, and is NOT inside the bore like the Marine finishes are.

Based on what you want, I'd personally recommend a Remington, for it's extra durability and quality, and the larger amount and types of accessories and parts.
Another factor is, the Remington is the easiest of the guns to strip and maintain in the field since there are no tools needed, and there are no small parts to loose.

The Magnum Marine with the satin nickel finish is VERY durable, and the new 870 XSC Black Magnum Marine would be even better.
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