Benelli Super Nova vs. Remington 870 Tactical

[MikeBjerum]

I'm starting this over here to avoid the rath of RP, but I still would like to keep it a clean and respectful I know, stupid expectations around here comparison.

I am a Benelli fan, and already own a couple that I love.  However, I'm looking for a pump for Ironman.  I have a Winchester 1300, but to shorten the barrel and set it up would cost as much as a new gun.  My down sides on the Benelli is the lack of aftermarket for items.  Remington has an aftermarket following that is very complete.

I want reliable and fun to shoot.  Something my M1 and M2 have given me, but I have no experience with either a Nova or an 870.  Pricing on the two are very similar, so that is a non-issue.

Special note to big tt ... I forgot one, so numbers ain't going to be an issue ... except my own addictions 

[Walter45Auto]

I would get the Remington. Why? You answered that. Pick and accessory and a gun gear retailer and THEY DO HAVE IT for the Remington 870. That's the big reason that my next pump shotgun will be a Remington 870. Benelli M1, I have no clue where to get accessories for those. I'd pick the 870. Accessories are gonna be cheaper and more readily available.

[Texas_Bryan]

Remington 870.  Why?  Never gives me problems, and it feel durable enough to drive railroad spikes if you needed it to.  Go get you one with an extended tube and bayonet lug.

[ericire12]

I have a Nova, but I dont like the way it fits me..... Length of pull is just too long for me. The slide also has a weird rattle that I have never figured out a way to get rid of. It is a shooter, however. I have never had a single problem with it. Its very well made, and I think it would stand up to a good amount of torture if you feel the need to dish it out.

You said you are looking at a shorter barrel for it, so you might want to look at that before you buy. Most all Novas and Super Novas come with longer barrels, and the shorter replacement barrels are really pricey.  

[MikeBjerum]

I have a Nova, but I dont like the way it fits me..... Length of pull is just too long for me. The slide also has a weird rattle that I have never figured out a way to get rid of. It is a shooter, however. I have never had a single problem with it. Its very well made, and I think it would stand up to a good amount of torture if you feel the need to dish it out.

You said you are looking at a shorter barrel for it, so you might want to look at that before you buy. Most all Novas and Super Novas come with longer barrels, and the shorter replacement barrels are really pricey.  

The Super Nova set up in tactical is 18" as is the tactical Remington.

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[shooter32]

870, accessories and price of them.

[tt11758]

I luvs my 870!! 



btw, how the hell do you FORGET one?!?   You're the youngster of the two of us!!! 

[tombogan03884]

 870 or Mossberg 500, and I favor the Mossy.

[bulldog75]

870 has a excellent track record, but mossberg was the only one to pass the milspec test. Both are classic workhorses I own two of each and could not be happier.

[fightingquaker13]

Why not the Mossberg 590? Marine issue for years, and its  built like a tank. For me the two things it has and the 870 doesn't are a set of excellent ghost ring sights if you want to throw a slug, and it has a top mounted safety. This is a bigger deal for me as a lefty, but besides that, it is still a lot quicker and more instinctive to move your thumb up than poke around on the trigger guard. You also have Gods own amount of extra barells and do-dads available, and its at a comparable price.
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