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sparkysteve · February 4, 2007, 11:17 AM

I'm a lefty and shot an 870 for years. I then bought a BPS and will never go back. I like the top tang saftey and the bottom eject. You don't throw empties at you or your partner. My 870 is the Express with the bead-blast finish which is a pain to keep clean. If it gets the least bit wet it looks like a cheeto the next day. If you get an 870 get a Wingmaster. The 870 and the BPS are both reliable guns. I've never had a problem. I think my BPS has a better fit and finish, cycles smoother, swings better, and fits me better. It's not to bad to strip with some practice. Looking and the two side by side, you can tell the BPS is built better. It costs a little more though. One drawback to the BPS is lack of accessories. You can't beat an 870 for that. I only put a fiber optic bead on mine. I can't find a factory look recoil pad to save my life.

Here's a site with pics on how to tear it down:http://refugeforums.com/refuge/showt...hreadid=145851

February 4, 2007, 11:17 AM	#12
sparkysteve Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2005 Location: Byron Center, Michigan Posts: 418	I'm a lefty and shot an 870 for years. I then bought a BPS and will never go back. I like the top tang saftey and the bottom eject. You don't throw empties at you or your partner. My 870 is the Express with the bead-blast finish which is a pain to keep clean. If it gets the least bit wet it looks like a cheeto the next day. If you get an 870 get a Wingmaster. The 870 and the BPS are both reliable guns. I've never had a problem. I think my BPS has a better fit and finish, cycles smoother, swings better, and fits me better. It's not to bad to strip with some practice. Looking and the two side by side, you can tell the BPS is built better. It costs a little more though. One drawback to the BPS is lack of accessories. You can't beat an 870 for that. I only put a fiber optic bead on mine. I can't find a factory look recoil pad to save my life. Here's a site with pics on how to tear it down:http://refugeforums.com/refuge/showt...hreadid=145851 __________________ I have ADHD........Attention, Defficit, Hey there goes a squirrel! Dont tread on me.