Did I do ok on this?

[kwelz]

I have needed a good shotgun since I sold my Supernova Tactical. I have avoided some of the local ones due to high prices and the fact I could not find any good Police Models.

A buddy of mine had this one and is willing to let me have it for 250.






Now I HATE blued finishes and the wood furniture. But I am thinking that for the price this would be a great starting platform. Your thoughts?

[SeriousStudent]

My 870 Police Magnum is blued steel and wood. I think it lends a bit of class to the proverbial blunt insturment.

Put a Surefire 618LF light on it, and maybe a Mesa Tactical shell holder.

I cut the stock down 2 inches and put an R3 pad on mine. Personal preference, however.

Then save your pennies for a Rob Haught shotgun class.

[TOrrock]

Definitely a great buy.

You should be able to get a quality park job done on it for a bit over $100.00 or so.

I'd put a Speedfeed or Hogue "Youth" stock on there and a Surefire forend.

Enjoy!

[kwelz]

Then save your pennies for a Rob Haught shotgun class.

He is here at the end of March. Hence my need for a good shotgun

Why the Youth Stock?

[SeriousStudent]

The shorter stock tends to be easier to mount, and manipulate for most people. Especially with a squared-up stance used by most LEO and military personnel. Bladed, it's not so hard. I believe it also assists with the "push-pull" method taught by Chief Haught.

If you are built like a Wookie, it's not a big deal to have a regular stock. For most mortals, a shorter stock helps bringing a shotty up faster from a low ready, and also when wandering through buildings.

Think of a lever and a fulcrum. A shorter lever moves faster.

Chief Haught had a class not too long ago, and Grant posted an AAR about it. If you have not seen it, there was some very good discussion about length of pull.

Good luck at the class, I envy you. My goal for the year was a Vickers Tactical pistol class, a Haught shotgun class, and a Magpul Dynamics carbine class.

My boss has other ideas regarding my free time, however.

[TOrrock]

I'm wookie sized and I definitely prefer the shorter LOP, and I shoot slightly bladed.


Far easier and faster to mount the gun with the shorter LOP.

[LHS]

In my experience, a shotgun needs very few things to be effective: Good sights, a white light, a proper-length stock, a side-saddle and a sling. A 1- or 2-round mag extension is nice to have, and I like an aftermarket mag follower and safety, generally either Wilson/Scattergun or VangComp.

That said, you can do a lot with a factory-plain 870 riot gun. The accessories make it more versatile, and more effective, but the user behind it makes the most difference. Spend your money on training and ammo, find out what works and what doesn't work for you, and buy accordingly.

Disclaimer: I'm Rob Haught's son, so my views are quite possibly biased.

[kwelz]

LHS, some may call you bias, I call it being in the know.

I look forward to (hopefully) attending your fathers class at the end of March. Joe at Superior Firearms told me about it and I am hoping to get the time off work.

[woody d]

id definitely snag it for that price, but im a little partial to 870s. heres the part where i p*ss some folks off....screw Benelli and their overpriced guns.

[kwelz]

I think I may still get it. However I picked up a new 590A1 18.5 incher today in a trade that will be my training gun I think.

Now I just need a Mag extension, Ghrostring sights and a shorter stock.