Rem 870 vs Browning BPS

Kit · February 1, 1999, 07:54 AM

I am in the market for an all around, general purpose, .12 ga. pump shotgun. I have narrowed the choices down to the 870 and the BPS. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

fal308 · February 1, 1999, 11:14 AM

Being left handed I would go for the Browning. It has downward ejection and a tang safety. Also a very reliable action. Though if you're going to accessorize the shotgun, there are about as many aftermarket parts made for the 870 as there are for all other shotguns combined.

**4V50 Gary** · February 1, 1999, 04:28 PM

If bottom ejection is what you want, a old used Ithaca M37 which may be fan fired comes to mind. Mine has an extended magazine on it and I love it!

Grayfox · February 2, 1999, 01:04 AM

I've become a big fan of Mossberg. It's the definate winner in the "most gun for the bucks" catagory. They aren't real pretty, but the ducks and rabbits will never know the difference.

fal308 · February 2, 1999, 11:37 AM

Gary,
I've already got a 12 ga.and a 20 ga. Ithaca in the safe along with all the Mossbergs. Remember- Variety is the spice of life.

olegunftr · February 4, 1999, 11:26 PM

have a lot of 870s like em all. Had a nice BPS too and like'd it but traded it off for some unremembered reason, probably something else I had to have at the time. I want what I want WHEN I want it.

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Vinny

February 1, 1999, 07:54 AM	#1
Kit Member Join Date: January 10, 1999 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 23	I am in the market for an all around, general purpose, .12 ga. pump shotgun. I have narrowed the choices down to the 870 and the BPS. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

February 1, 1999, 11:14 AM	#2
fal308 Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,990	Being left handed I would go for the Browning. It has downward ejection and a tang safety. Also a very reliable action. Though if you're going to accessorize the shotgun, there are about as many aftermarket parts made for the 870 as there are for all other shotguns combined.

February 1, 1999, 04:28 PM	#3
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 15,415	If bottom ejection is what you want, a old used Ithaca M37 which may be fan fired comes to mind. Mine has an extended magazine on it and I love it!

February 2, 1999, 01:04 AM	#4
Grayfox Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 1998 Posts: 1,885	I've become a big fan of Mossberg. It's the definate winner in the "most gun for the bucks" catagory. They aren't real pretty, but the ducks and rabbits will never know the difference.

February 2, 1999, 11:37 AM	#5
fal308 Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,990	Gary, I've already got a 12 ga.and a 20 ga. Ithaca in the safe along with all the Mossbergs. Remember- Variety is the spice of life.

February 4, 1999, 11:26 PM	#6
olegunftr Member Join Date: December 30, 1998 Location: marietta, ga, usa Posts: 71	have a lot of 870s like em all. Had a nice BPS too and like'd it but traded it off for some unremembered reason, probably something else I had to have at the time. I want what I want WHEN I want it. ------------------ Vinny