Anyone using an 870 Desert Recon?

**Dan Goodwin** · 11-16-09, 20:05

Can get one for a fair price, wondering if the OD finish on the metal holds up well. This would be a combo HD/Turkey/Varmint SG for my son.

**WS6** · 11-17-09, 00:13

Originally Posted by Dan Goodwin

Can get one for a fair price, wondering if the OD finish on the metal holds up well. This would be a combo HD/Turkey/Varmint SG for my son.

I have found most camo/colored finishes suck. I have tried Armor Tuff (Wilson) and seen Benelli's camo. Both flaked easily. Ejected shell-casings, scratches, whatnot. I am a fan of parkerizing when you want a black finish. Or anodizing, as the situation dictates.

**kerplode** · 11-17-09, 19:58

I had one for a while...The finish on both the metal and plastic scratched off quite easily.

**Iraqgunz** · 11-17-09, 20:35

Do you mean this one? I have seen a few spots where it was flaking, but I am not concerned. I will just bust out some Aluma-hyde or Krylon and rattle can the bastard.

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**ColdDeadHands** · 11-17-09, 20:36

I have one and it doesn't necessarily flake off but scratches easily. I'd try a Marine Magnum...they had a black one too last year.

**Gutshot John** · 11-17-09, 22:32

Out of curiosity do those use an express or police receiver?

**standsalone** · 11-26-09, 21:59

we have one in the shop... it isn't marked as either... it says tactical... not sure if that makes it any better than a standard 870....

**standsalone** · 11-26-09, 22:00

Originally Posted by Iraqgunz

Do you mean this one? I have seen a few spots where it was flaking, but I am not concerned. I will just bust out some Aluma-hyde or Krylon and rattle can the bastard.

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is that surefire fore grip in tan? or did you paint it?