HEH!
I thought the same thing when I saw the title as well.
However, I have basically the same darned question...I too want to get a 870 (mag or super mag, probably the latter), and I too wanted to get it with wood stocks and forend.
Soooo....whats the differences (besides the obvious wear benefits and weight difference of synthetic)
Mike
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