870 clones, any input?

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I am trying to sort through all of the options. I am mostly interested in which ones may have a steel receiver, and take 870 stocks and magazine tube extensions.
If you have any experience please let me know. Thanks.
 
You would be better off getting a Benelli pump or an older 870, police trade in ,etc. I believe Mossbergs have an aluminum receiver but they are solid shotguns.
 
I had an IAC Hawk for a short while. 870 furniture did fit with some slight adjustments. It was just ok, not great or even comparable with an actual 870. The extractor, broke within 100 rounds and the fit and finish was pretty bad. You seem handy and like to tinker with things so you may enjoy one. If it were me, I would just look around and find a deal on an actual 870.
 
BowWow said:
You would be better off getting a Benelli pump or an older 870, police trade in ,etc. I believe Mossbergs have an aluminum receiver but they are solid shotguns.
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I have had a couple of Mossberg/Maverick/Westernfield, they are good guns but I just have too much “muscle memory” with Remingtons and I am too lazy to learn something else.
 
dbarale said:
Any leads? That would be my first choice but I haven’t had much luck finding one.be
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They come and go as agencies sell offbatches. Next time I see some come up I’ll give you a shout.

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Online shopping from a great selection of used guns, including police trade-ins from Glock, Smith and Wesson and others.
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The store above has them fairly regularly.

If you posted up a WTB, you might have some luck here on the forum.
 

SOLD - Wts used 870 police magnum 400.00

This is a used police trade in. It's in good shape. More storage then used. Has a green trigger guard, bolt and forend arms. I dunno why there green but whatever. Comes with a vang oversized safety and Wilson plus 2 extension. It's a older model. Way before they were bought out the first time...
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Honestly I have always preferred the Mossberg placement of the safety. You can operate safety with your thumb without moving your firing grip
 
BrettB said:
Honestly I have always preferred the Mossberg placement of the safety. You can operate safety with your thumb without moving your firing grip
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Correct, unless you have a pistol grip stock and then you cannot access it on the Mossy. I also prefer the bolt release placement on the Remington.
Neither is bad, it’s really just personal preference.
 
dbarale said:
Correct, unless you have a pistol grip stock and then you cannot access it on the Mossy. I also prefer the bolt release placement on the Remington.
Neither is bad, it’s really just personal preference.
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Yes I understand having a preference. I tired to like a pistol grip, but I spent years hunting with non pistol grip.- seemed like it didn’t solve any issues I had- good luck in your search
 
BrettB said:
Yes I understand having a preference. I tired to like a pistol grip, but I spent years hunting with non pistol grip.- seemed like it didn’t solve any issues I had- good luck in your search
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You are absolutely correct. Nothing swings or points like a traditional stock when hunting.
But for “tactical” applications, a pistol grip allows you to keep the muzzle up and pointed at the threat while reloading. It is also a LOT more comfortable when standing with the shotgun slung in front of you for longs periods of time. A traditional stock puts your wrist at a really weird angle.
 

LE Trade-in Mini-14’s, Glocks, M&P’s, etc

Some Mini-14’s remain as well as a slew of Glocks: https://www.kingsfirearmsonline.com/pages/law-enforcement-trade-ins $315 Remington 870 Magnum 12 GA 18": SOLD Out of Stock $325 Remington 870 Police Magnum 12 GA 18 1/2": SOLD Out of Stock
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chris69 said:

LE Trade-in Mini-14’s, Glocks, M&P’s, etc

Some Mini-14’s remain as well as a slew of Glocks: https://www.kingsfirearmsonline.com/pages/law-enforcement-trade-ins $315 Remington 870 Magnum 12 GA 18": SOLD Out of Stock $325 Remington 870 Police Magnum 12 GA 18 1/2": SOLD Out of Stock
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Thanks. Unfortunately I just saw this and the 870’s are already sold out.
 
They will get more. I’d be checking their website several times a week and jump on the next deal.
 
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