First SG, FN police or 870 P

m44fun · June 24, 2005, 10:07 PM

Hi folks, This being my first post, Let me start by saying Hi and thanks in advance for any input/help you folks can offer.

Well I was pretty much set on the FN police but after lurking here a bit it seems the the 870 is a SG of choice. I will use said SG primarily for HD and cost is a major concern. I found the FN on sale for 338.61 out the door, and can't really spend much more.

So I have searched the web a bit and I can't seem to find the 870 Police model for sale anywhere. I really would like to stay with a 18 in barrel and as much capacity as possible ie 7+1.

My question is then, pro's and con's of the FN vs the 870P and where can I find the 870P and what would I expect to pay for it.

Again thanks for any input/advice you guys could give.

Rick

Wildalaska · June 24, 2005, 10:12 PM

Buy the 870 HD, same gun as the 870 P but cheaper,,,,

870HDs are the shotgun of choice asw Alaska bear/camp guns and they will stand up to anyhting you can through at them

We sell em $299 OTD

WildpumpemupAlaska

Dfariswheel · June 24, 2005, 11:48 PM

The 870 Police is significantly more expensive than either the FN or the Express version of the 870.

The best way to get a Police model is to find a Remington FFL dealer who will special order one for you from a factory Law Enforcement distributor.

The price is usually near full list price, and starts around $450 or so.

The Express 870 is the same basic forged and milled steel framed gun as the Police.
It's Remington "budget" gun made to compete with the cheaper to make Mossberg's, Winchester's.
The savings on price comes from the less well polished and finished metal.

Since the FN is just a Winchester Model 1300 finished in Europe at the FN plant, it has the same good and bad points as the Winchester.

You might want to take a look at Remington's two Express home defense guns.
The model with the extended magazine would certainly meet your needs.
http://www.remington.com/firearms/sh...70expsyn18.htm

NO shotgun has the reputation that the 870 has for durability, reliability, longevity, and the number of accessories made for it.

Wraith · June 25, 2005, 01:14 AM

What's an 870?

Mossberg 590.

Dave McC · June 25, 2005, 12:57 PM

Both good, my choice is the 870 but YMMV. Get the one that FEELS best....

June 24, 2005, 10:07 PM	#1
m44fun Junior Member Join Date: June 24, 2005 Posts: 3	First SG, FN police or 870 P Hi folks, This being my first post, Let me start by saying Hi and thanks in advance for any input/help you folks can offer. Well I was pretty much set on the FN police but after lurking here a bit it seems the the 870 is a SG of choice. I will use said SG primarily for HD and cost is a major concern. I found the FN on sale for 338.61 out the door, and can't really spend much more. So I have searched the web a bit and I can't seem to find the 870 Police model for sale anywhere. I really would like to stay with a 18 in barrel and as much capacity as possible ie 7+1. My question is then, pro's and con's of the FN vs the 870P and where can I find the 870P and what would I expect to pay for it. Again thanks for any input/advice you guys could give. Rick

June 25, 2005, 01:14 AM	#4
Wraith Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2004 Location: The Free State Posts: 498	What's an 870? Mossberg 590. __________________ June 23, 2003 GRATZ et al. v. BOLLINGER et al. The day America died. Never Forget 9/11. Cold dead hands...

June 24, 2005, 10:12 PM	#2
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,172	Buy the 870 HD, same gun as the 870 P but cheaper,,,, 870HDs are the shotgun of choice asw Alaska bear/camp guns and they will stand up to anyhting you can through at them We sell em $299 OTD WildpumpemupAlaska

June 24, 2005, 11:48 PM	#3
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	The 870 Police is significantly more expensive than either the FN or the Express version of the 870. The best way to get a Police model is to find a Remington FFL dealer who will special order one for you from a factory Law Enforcement distributor. The price is usually near full list price, and starts around $450 or so. The Express 870 is the same basic forged and milled steel framed gun as the Police. It's Remington "budget" gun made to compete with the cheaper to make Mossberg's, Winchester's. The savings on price comes from the less well polished and finished metal. Since the FN is just a Winchester Model 1300 finished in Europe at the FN plant, it has the same good and bad points as the Winchester. You might want to take a look at Remington's two Express home defense guns. The model with the extended magazine would certainly meet your needs. http://www.remington.com/firearms/sh...70expsyn18.htm NO shotgun has the reputation that the 870 has for durability, reliability, longevity, and the number of accessories made for it.

June 25, 2005, 12:57 PM	#5
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Both good, my choice is the 870 but YMMV. Get the one that FEELS best....