Question on Remington shot gun - The Firearms Forum

John1 S · 09-05-2012, 06:59 AM

Looking at a Remington 12 gage , model 887 nitro magnum . Does anyone have one and are they good , how do you like it and is it holding up ok. Thanks

Appliancedude · 09-05-2012, 09:19 AM

I've got a 870 express. LOVE IT. the only problem I ever had with it was the finish. I lived on the coast, and took it out duck hunting in the bay, and didn't put anything on the barrel to protect it. That salt water mist rusted up my barrel pretty good. 0000 steel wool and some wd40 got rid of most of it. Still has some small pits though.

Functionally its never had a hickup. Used it duck hunting, and numerous rounds through it trap shooting.

I don't know what the difference is between the 870 and the 887 but, based on my experience with Rem I'd say get it.

GunHugger · 09-05-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by John1 S

Looking at a Remington 12 gage , model 887 nitro magnum . Does anyone have one and are they good , how do you like it and is it holding up ok. Thanks

Here's a link to a good honest article on the NRA's American Hunter webpage of the 887.
http://www.americanhunter.org/Articl...id=1685&cid=63

hardluk1 · 09-06-2012, 11:27 AM

Don't see how the 887 does anything as well or better than the 870 for 61 years of production and 10,000,000 But just buy the one you want

Anything well rust if not maintained, even SS. Use a good sythetic clp lube and over time it does stay with the firearm better and to a point works in to the metal way better than junk like rem oil. I still have my mossy 500 that was used in floridas marshs and swamps for 25 years with no rust but lots of wear.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjO4fhGQaxs

68c15 · 09-17-2012, 03:34 PM

I'd be concerned about the bond between the plastic and the steel. sooner or later corrosion will get in there. right?

gvw3 · 09-17-2012, 04:16 PM

The 887 nitro magnum handles the 3 and 3 1/2 magnum shells. I have a Mossberg 535 and its pretty much a 500 but it also handles the 3 and 3 1/2 shells. Same thing as the Remington 870 and 887.

68c15 · 09-17-2012, 10:08 PM

I have an 870 super magnum in full camo. I absolutely love it. it's like an old American truck, always ready to do it's job and ask for more. I can take anything from clays to doves to ducks and up to the 20 pound late season geese. and I can switch out for a rifled barrel and have at it with all kind of other game.

aa1911 · 09-17-2012, 10:37 PM

I have the ole mossberg 590's for home defense/combat shooting, etc but my 870's are my workhorses and by far my favorite shotgun. Good reason it's the most popular with military/LE, it's about as good as you can get for a pump.

I personally don't have any need (or desire) to shoot 3 1/2" shells but if it's something you want I'd say go for it! Last one I shot was a buddy's gun many years ago.

The synthetic stock isn't as pretty but they hold up much better as a field gun with plastic furniture. You could also get the parkerized or plain blue finish and do a DIY camo job depending on what you want for finish.

GunNut89 · 09-18-2012, 06:18 AM

cant beat a remington!!

09-05-2012, 06:59 AM	#1
John1 S V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 70	Question on Remington shot gun Looking at a Remington 12 gage , model 887 nitro magnum . Does anyone have one and are they good , how do you like it and is it holding up ok. Thanks -->

09-05-2012, 09:19 AM	#2
Appliancedude Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The true northern Cal Posts: 1,562	Re: Question on Remington shot gun I've got a 870 express. LOVE IT. the only problem I ever had with it was the finish. I lived on the coast, and took it out duck hunting in the bay, and didn't put anything on the barrel to protect it. That salt water mist rusted up my barrel pretty good. 0000 steel wool and some wd40 got rid of most of it. Still has some small pits though. Functionally its never had a hickup. Used it duck hunting, and numerous rounds through it trap shooting. I don't know what the difference is between the 870 and the 887 but, based on my experience with Rem I'd say get it. __________________ It ain't broke it just lacks duct tape. The nice thing about opinions is everybody has one.

09-06-2012, 11:27 AM	#4
hardluk1 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: nc mountains Posts: 293	Re: Question on Remington shot gun Don't see how the 887 does anything as well or better than the 870 for 61 years of production and 10,000,000 But just buy the one you want Anything well rust if not maintained, even SS. Use a good sythetic clp lube and over time it does stay with the firearm better and to a point works in to the metal way better than junk like rem oil. I still have my mossy 500 that was used in floridas marshs and swamps for 25 years with no rust but lots of wear. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjO4fhGQaxs

09-17-2012, 03:34 PM	#5
68c15 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,061	Re: Question on Remington shot gun I'd be concerned about the bond between the plastic and the steel. sooner or later corrosion will get in there. right? __________________ I'll go defenseless when our leaders do the same

09-17-2012, 04:16 PM	#6
gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,287	Re: Question on Remington shot gun The 887 nitro magnum handles the 3 and 3 1/2 magnum shells. I have a Mossberg 535 and its pretty much a 500 but it also handles the 3 and 3 1/2 shells. Same thing as the Remington 870 and 887. __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk.

09-17-2012, 10:08 PM	#7
68c15 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,061	Re: Question on Remington shot gun I have an 870 super magnum in full camo. I absolutely love it. it's like an old American truck, always ready to do it's job and ask for more. I can take anything from clays to doves to ducks and up to the 20 pound late season geese. and I can switch out for a rifled barrel and have at it with all kind of other game. __________________ I'll go defenseless when our leaders do the same

09-17-2012, 10:37 PM	#8
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,113	Re: Question on Remington shot gun I have the ole mossberg 590's for home defense/combat shooting, etc but my 870's are my workhorses and by far my favorite shotgun. Good reason it's the most popular with military/LE, it's about as good as you can get for a pump. I personally don't have any need (or desire) to shoot 3 1/2" shells but if it's something you want I'd say go for it! Last one I shot was a buddy's gun many years ago. The synthetic stock isn't as pretty but they hold up much better as a field gun with plastic furniture. You could also get the parkerized or plain blue finish and do a DIY camo job depending on what you want for finish. __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

09-18-2012, 06:18 AM	#9
GunNut89 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 339	Re: Question on Remington shot gun cant beat a remington!!