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General Categories => General Firearm Discussion => Topic started by: SHEP on November 23, 2013, 06:07:30 PM

Title: LE trade-ins?
Post by: SHEP on November 23, 2013, 06:07:30 PM
Looking for a used 870. I'm inquiring about the best way to find LE trade in guns. I know some retailers get Glocks in from time to time but calling back and calling back seems to be a little daunting. Any tips on finding a good source for used LE guns, in this case an 870?

Also, I've heard that the newer 870 express's being made these days are "sub-par". Any ideas on that? Thanks.
Title: Re: LE trade-ins?
Post by: shooter on November 23, 2013, 07:24:10 PM
 I bought 2 870,s long time ago, got them from J&G guns  they are very good shotguns, this was maybe 20 years ago, I still have them,

  they still carry them,

  http://www.jgsales.com/remington-870-wingmaster-pump-action-shotgun,-12ga,-20-barrel,-gss,-used.-p-63594.html (http://www.jgsales.com/remington-870-wingmaster-pump-action-shotgun,-12ga,-20-barrel,-gss,-used.-p-63594.html)

  price is $249.95

  didn't notice they were missing the ejector,
Title: Re: LE trade-ins?
Post by: SHEP on November 23, 2013, 08:27:28 PM
Thanks for the info. Seems to be a pretty good start.
Title: Re: LE trade-ins?
Post by: NE Bull on November 23, 2013, 08:43:04 PM
I do know sparky0068 recently purchased a brand spankin new 870 recently and would agree they are not the shotty they used to be.  Ended up returning it.
Title: Re: LE trade-ins?
Post by: FarmerRick on November 23, 2013, 09:36:43 PM
This place usually has a few: http://summitgunbroker.com/riot-guns.html (http://summitgunbroker.com/riot-guns.html)
Title: Re: LE trade-ins?
Post by: SHEP on November 23, 2013, 09:44:47 PM
Truly unfortunate. Our Dept uses 870 police mag's and wingmaster's. They're old and beat up but they're broken in and shoot well for the round count. Without sparking a Mossy 500/870 debate,  I have heard performance issues with the newer 870's and will always be partial to the mossies.
Title: Re: LE trade-ins?
Post by: Bigtony on November 24, 2013, 11:03:22 AM
Can't say much for the new 870 but I have a old one that's been around the block a couple times and its the best shotgun I have.  If you do your part, it has no problem doing its part.