Remington and Benelli

**Slater** · 09-02-13, 14:22

I'm looking at buying one of these guns for HD and range practice, etc. Both seem to fit me OK, and both appear to have good reputations. The Benelli with Ghost Ring sights is $378 at a local LE supply store, while the 870P is considerably more.

All other things being equal, which one is less likely to have QC issues out of the box?

**GH41** · 09-02-13, 15:24

Originally Posted by Slater

I'm looking at buying one of these guns for HD and range practice, etc. Both seem to fit me OK, and both appear to have good reputations. The Benelli with Ghost Ring sights is $378 at a local LE supply store, while the 870P is considerably more.

All other things being equal, which one is less likely to have QC issues out of the box?

The one with a 60+ year track record! I wouldn't get the P over the express unless someone made me. GH

**aguila327** · 09-02-13, 16:07

Originally Posted by Slater

I'm looking at buying one of these guns for HD and range practice, etc. Both seem to fit me OK, and both appear to have good reputations. The Benelli with Ghost Ring sights is $378 at a local LE supply store, while the 870P is considerably more.

All other things being equal, which one is less likely to have QC issues out of the box?

Its sad how much the price goes up when its all black and the letter P is added.

I have both an 11-87P and a Benelli M2. I love the benelli.

I font think you csn go wrong with thr Benelli.

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**pointblank4445** · 09-02-13, 16:30

It's not hard (or expensive) to bring an Express up to what makes a "P" a "P".

**replacement** · 09-02-13, 17:14

I don't buy anything Remington anymore, just me, I would go Benelli.

**doro19** · 09-02-13, 17:54

I was just reviewing another forum with a similar post. I have a Benelli M1S90 imported through HK. It is a fabulous gun and super fast and reliable. I also have a Remington 11-87P that has been reliable with all full power loads I put through it, but will not cycle the low recoil shot shells. That doesn't matter to me as I prefer the full power loads in all my shotguns. The 11-87P is an outdated gas operated design, but still functional. I stock up on O-rings, and keep a spare piston seal assembly on hand. The Benelli is set it and forget it.
Benelli is a more modern design- both the inertia and the argo systems, and when it comes to innovation in semi auto shotguns, Benelli leads the pack IMHO. I still love my soft shooting 11-87P, but if I could only have one.......Benelli hands down.

**26 Inf** · 09-02-13, 20:54

Somehow I'm thinking he's not talking M2, but rather a Supernova at that price point.

The Supernova has a way cool mag stop button on the forearm so you can clear the chamber and either make it what we call 'cruiser ready' or upload a slug.

I don't particularly care for the gun aesthetically and I didn't particularly like the way the one I've shot handled, but that is all subjective.

One thing to think about is that there are more 'goodies' readily available for the Remington platform.

That price seems reasonable, if you like the way it points and mounts, I'd get it. Doubt you'll wear it out.

**aguila327** · 09-03-13, 01:37

Originally Posted by 26 Inf

Somehow I'm thinking he's not talking M2, but rather a Supernova at that price point.

The Supernova has a way cool mag stop button on the forearm so you can clear the chamber and either make it what we call 'cruiser ready' or upload a slug.

I don't particularly care for the gun aesthetically and I didn't particularly like the way the one I've shot handled, but that is all subjective.

One thing to think about is that there are more 'goodies' readily available for the Remington platform.

That price seems reasonable, if you like the way it points and mounts, I'd get it. Doubt you'll wear it out.

I'm sure he was not. Just don't be afraid to steer towards the Benelli. Just as good as the Remington.

You do have a strong point when it comes to accesories.

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