Just an update on my 870 Marine Magnum.

cslinger · August 21, 2002, 08:13 AM

I recently bought an 870 Marine Magnum and just wanted to let everybody know mine is chugging right along without a malfunction of any kind.

I have been through about 400 rounds of various loads from light Walmart bulk stuff up to OO Defense Buck. All of it kicks very mildly with the rubber stock end. I shoot 8mm Mauser quite a bit and compared to that steel butplate my 870 is a pussycat.

I find this forum a wealth of information for a potential buyer and I like to read about the good and the bad people go through to help me make an educated decision. I waded through quite a lot of 870 info before I made my decision and I am glad I did. I just wanted to return the favor by posting my experience for anybody who may be researching the 870.

Thanks again for all the info and keep it coming.

Chris

Hemicuda · August 21, 2002, 08:25 AM

Posessing an 870 MM myself, I wouldn't have expected any less...

fine gun you have there... enjoy it, it'll last you forever!

CWL · August 21, 2002, 11:58 AM

Mine's been around for 10+ years, except for permanently scortched mag tube & stripped barrel-clamp screw, it looks the same as new.

Dave McC · August 21, 2002, 03:37 PM

Thanks, it's nice to know it's not just me(G)...

jimsbowies · August 21, 2002, 04:07 PM

Built like a tank....great firearm..

August 21, 2002, 08:13 AM	#1
cslinger Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,045	Just an update on my 870 Marine Magnum. I recently bought an 870 Marine Magnum and just wanted to let everybody know mine is chugging right along without a malfunction of any kind. I have been through about 400 rounds of various loads from light Walmart bulk stuff up to OO Defense Buck. All of it kicks very mildly with the rubber stock end. I shoot 8mm Mauser quite a bit and compared to that steel butplate my 870 is a pussycat. I find this forum a wealth of information for a potential buyer and I like to read about the good and the bad people go through to help me make an educated decision. I waded through quite a lot of 870 info before I made my decision and I am glad I did. I just wanted to return the favor by posting my experience for anybody who may be researching the 870. Thanks again for all the info and keep it coming. Chris __________________ "Is there anyway I can write my local gun store off on my taxes as dependents?"

August 21, 2002, 08:25 AM	#2
Hemicuda Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,757	Posessing an 870 MM myself, I wouldn't have expected any less... fine gun you have there... enjoy it, it'll last you forever! __________________ Hemi. gun and car collector. Rare cars, and rarer guns.

August 21, 2002, 04:07 PM	#5
jimsbowies Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2002 Location: Charlotte Posts: 332	love mine as well Built like a tank....great firearm..

August 21, 2002, 11:58 AM	#3
CWL Senior Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,576	Mine's been around for 10+ years, except for permanently scortched mag tube & stripped barrel-clamp screw, it looks the same as new.

August 21, 2002, 03:37 PM	#4
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Thanks, it's nice to know it's not just me(G)...