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TheKlawMan · July 26, 2012, 12:29 PM

With an 870 pump (I don't know about semis) you do have to pull the trigger to release a shell form the magazine UNLESS you push in the action bar lock. The 870 will eject live rounds, as long as it is pushed in, as fast as you pump it WITHOUT NEEDING TO PULL THE TRIGGER. In fact, it is better done with the safety on.

If you look at the manual you can find by following the link provided by dcobler, under "UNLOADING THE SHOTGUN" it explains how you have to depress the carrier lock button, located on the left side near the trigger guard, each time before cycling the bolt.

July 26, 2012, 12:29 PM	#8
TheKlawMan Junior member Join Date: June 23, 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,149	With an 870 pump (I don't know about semis) you do have to pull the trigger to release a shell form the magazine UNLESS you push in the action bar lock. The 870 will eject live rounds, as long as it is pushed in, as fast as you pump it WITHOUT NEEDING TO PULL THE TRIGGER. In fact, it is better done with the safety on. If you look at the manual you can find by following the link provided by dcobler, under "UNLOADING THE SHOTGUN" it explains how you have to depress the carrier lock button, located on the left side near the trigger guard, each time before cycling the bolt.