870 HD + mag extension vs. 870 Marine Magnum

CSOs ROCK · May 17, 2001, 01:25 AM

When I add the mag extension for the 870 EXP HD, most likely Scattergun technologies, I have pretty much what I want. A long-lasting shotgun and more than 4 shots.

BUT I REALLY like the look of the Marine Magnum. Is there anything else in the MM that the 870 EXP HD is lacking in?

Also, what is included in the Wilson Combat refurbishing package?

Thanks for the help

Hoosier_Buddy · May 17, 2001, 07:45 AM

Here is a link to the Wilson/Scattergun Remington Steal Rebuild.

http://www.wilsoncombat.com/sgt/remingtion_steal.htm

DeBee · May 17, 2001, 09:15 PM

Be aware that Wilson won't work on a shotgun that has been modified from factory configuration and...

Have you ever considered the Remington 870 Police Magnum? I have the 18" Improved Cyl with 7 shot extension Parkerized-- I added the MMC protected ghostring and a frontsight and rounded over the recoil pad- I couldn't be more pleased with the results...

Zoosh · May 18, 2001, 01:32 AM

I bought the Marine Magnum, and sent it off to Hans
to do his work on. He replaced nearly everything:
new mag extension, new barrel, new stock, new sights,
new fore end, sidesaddle, a few other bits and pieces.
The result is a fantastic HD shotgun, with the high-
capacity magazine, that also looks great. The contrast
between the nickel receiver and the rest of the gun
which is all matte black looks great, imho. Also, I
know that all the internals are nickel plated, which offers
a little bit more corrosion resistance. I would say,
go for it! Why get the ordinary version when you could
get the Marine Magnum?

Hans set it up with MMC tritium GR sights, which
I really like, and it also has a Surefire flashlight
fore end, which is great. Now if only Surefire
would make a Milinium series fore end for the 870...

Contact me at [email protected] if you have some questions
about it.

AAChang · May 18, 2001, 04:11 AM

CSOs Rock, Remember the advice of an old and wise CSO who once said "If you have the desire and the funding, buy it!" I know you've been drooling over than Marine Magnum. Just accept your fate

SDforce · May 21, 2001, 07:42 AM

I'd have to agree with AAChang here. I foresee a Marine Magnum in your future. Stick with Remington though.

May 18, 2001, 01:32 AM	#4
Zoosh Member Join Date: February 26, 2001 Location: San Francisco Posts: 30	I've got one, sort of... I bought the Marine Magnum, and sent it off to Hans to do his work on. He replaced nearly everything: new mag extension, new barrel, new stock, new sights, new fore end, sidesaddle, a few other bits and pieces. The result is a fantastic HD shotgun, with the high- capacity magazine, that also looks great. The contrast between the nickel receiver and the rest of the gun which is all matte black looks great, imho. Also, I know that all the internals are nickel plated, which offers a little bit more corrosion resistance. I would say, go for it! Why get the ordinary version when you could get the Marine Magnum? Hans set it up with MMC tritium GR sights, which I really like, and it also has a Surefire flashlight fore end, which is great. Now if only Surefire would make a Milinium series fore end for the 870... Contact me at [email protected] if you have some questions about it.

May 17, 2001, 01:25 AM	#1
CSOs ROCK Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2000 Posts: 153	When I add the mag extension for the 870 EXP HD, most likely Scattergun technologies, I have pretty much what I want. A long-lasting shotgun and more than 4 shots. BUT I REALLY like the look of the Marine Magnum. Is there anything else in the MM that the 870 EXP HD is lacking in? Also, what is included in the Wilson Combat refurbishing package? Thanks for the help

May 17, 2001, 07:45 AM	#2
Hoosier_Buddy Junior Member Join Date: October 28, 2000 Posts: 3	Here is a link to the Wilson/Scattergun Remington Steal Rebuild. http://www.wilsoncombat.com/sgt/remingtion_steal.htm

May 17, 2001, 09:15 PM	#3
DeBee Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 1999 Posts: 408	Be aware that Wilson won't work on a shotgun that has been modified from factory configuration and... Have you ever considered the Remington 870 Police Magnum? I have the 18" Improved Cyl with 7 shot extension Parkerized-- I added the MMC protected ghostring and a frontsight and rounded over the recoil pad- I couldn't be more pleased with the results...

May 18, 2001, 04:11 AM	#5
AAChang Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2000 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 255	CSOs Rock, Remember the advice of an old and wise CSO who once said "If you have the desire and the funding, buy it!" I know you've been drooling over than Marine Magnum. Just accept your fate

May 21, 2001, 07:42 AM	#6
SDforce Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2000 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 111	I'd have to agree with AAChang here. I foresee a Marine Magnum in your future. Stick with Remington though.