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Jeff Thomas · December 12, 1999, 02:41 AM

A little more pricey (+ $100, I believe), but another interesting option is the 870 Express Super Magnum Synthetic - see http://www.remington.com/Firearms/shotguns/870SMSYN.HTM . It will take 2 3/4" to 3 1/2" loads, should be very durable, and you can buy an 18" barrel (not to mention other options) for home defense use. In essence, this becomes an extremely versatile shotgun for home defense and hunting. And, folks like Hans Vang can trick these out just as they do any other 870 (just ask him to use blue instead of red Loctite on the rear sights - you want to be able to remove it if you switch barrels back to a bead sight). Just another idea - I've always liked flexibility in ammunition choices, and firearm uses.

One other point re: the .410 - my understanding is that such a round is equivalent to two .44 magnums. If so, still a pretty effective fight stopper.

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December 12, 1999, 02:41 AM	#16
Jeff Thomas Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 1998 Location: Texas Posts: 4,753	A little more pricey (+ $100, I believe), but another interesting option is the 870 Express Super Magnum Synthetic - see http://www.remington.com/Firearms/shotguns/870SMSYN.HTM . It will take 2 3/4" to 3 1/2" loads, should be very durable, and you can buy an 18" barrel (not to mention other options) for home defense use. In essence, this becomes an extremely versatile shotgun for home defense and hunting. And, folks like Hans Vang can trick these out just as they do any other 870 (just ask him to use blue instead of red Loctite on the rear sights - you want to be able to remove it if you switch barrels back to a bead sight). Just another idea - I've always liked flexibility in ammunition choices, and firearm uses. One other point re: the .410 - my understanding is that such a round is equivalent to two .44 magnums. If so, still a pretty effective fight stopper. [This message has been edited by Jeff Thomas (edited December 12, 1999).]