ChAoS Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 I've never had a Remington 870 but like the look of the express.You would - in my opinion, at least - be better off looking for a Remington 870 Wingmaster made, say, in the 1970s. I doubt that having bought a good one, you'd every want to sell it... Regards, Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 wahey! joined the pump club yesterday! i am now the proud owner of a SXP black shadow. bought as a back up gun for when the 1301 decides its not going to play ball again. anyone know where i can get the proper spacers for adjusting the LOP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazoo Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 You would - in my opinion, at least - be better off looking for a Remington 870 Wingmaster made, say, in the 1970s. I doubt that having bought a good one, you'd every want to sell it... Regards, Mark. I just might try ! cheers Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepasty Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 i recently joined the pump club but kept it a bit quiet as i bought a cheapy revo wanted a mossy or rem but couldnt find 1 local enough (that i could afford ) so bought a new tac revo and tbh its been great !!! only fired about 500 carts so far but im well pleased with it no need for the embarrassed faces, theres no brand snobbery in Pump Club, all are equally welcome! I think you're the first Revo member so keep us informed on how you get on with it and how it holds up. wahey! joined the pump club yesterday! i am now the proud owner of a SXP black shadow. bought as a back up gun for when the 1301 decides its not going to play ball again. anyone know where i can get the proper spacers for adjusting the LOP? woohoo.... welcome to pump club and all things pumpy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepasty Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I just might try ! cheers Gary I wouldnt disregard the express, my brother has one, got it almost new for £240 and its a belter of a gun. I spent an hour or so polishing/smoothing the action and its super silky smooth (wasnt bad to start with to be fair), so much so that you're barely aware that you've cycled for the next round. I shoot it a lot and love it, the only downside I've found is that the synthetic furniture sucks the heat out of your hands when its cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69chris Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 no need for the embarrassed faces, theres no brand snobbery in Pump Club, all are equally welcome! I think you're the first Revo member so keep us informed on how you get on with it and how it holds up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 no need for the embarrassed faces, theres no brand snobbery in Pump Club, all are equally welcome! I think you're the first Revo member so keep us informed on how you get on with it and how it holds up. Sorry, beat u too it. Got mine from Graham at ACP last Jan... Lovely little thing for the money but the tatical stock dont half give a bash esp with slugs........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69chris Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Sorry, beat u too it. Got mine from Graham at ACP last Jan... Lovely little thing for the money but the tatical stock dont half give a bash esp with slugs........ ohh thank god for that - i couldnt stand the pressure of being the 1st i have no complaints about mine, aint tried slugs (sgc only) but load for load i dont think it kicks any worse than my maxus, infact when the mrs tried it she reckoned it was 'as kind' - her words , as her 20g in terms of recoil, where as she wont fire the maxus again as it gives her 'a browning bruise' - again, her words, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Nice, My Maxus fits perfect and I dont notice any recoil whereas the Revo I do? Bizarre...... Suppose the fact that last time I shot the Revo it was only a fee months after I bust my Clavicle is six places and subsequently discovered thst I had a 2cm tear in the Rotator cuff too. Just had that finally fixed so enjoying some garden time :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photon Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 May i join the pump club! I have a CBC, fixed full choke 24.5 barrel and kicks like a mule. This is the only pic i have at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazoo Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 nice, is that the whole family? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photon Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 nice, is that the whole family? Yes mate! Got to say the pump is the best fun, always have a silly big grin when i use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazoo Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Careful now, fun + guns not allowed, grin + guns not allowed. What you have to say is, "of course I dont like guns or shooting, it is just a job". mmm? who does that sound like? anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photon Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Careful now, fun + guns not allowed, grin + guns not allowed. What you have to say is, "of course I dont like guns or shooting, it is just a job". mmm? who does that sound like? anyone? Hm!, maybe it's concussion, i am dazed and muttering to myself when i come off a stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazoo Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 I like the cut of your gyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Question for the SXP users - has anyone found a way to shim this model for cast off and drop at heel- I quite fancy one but the fit is not good for me?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepasty Posted October 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 I did a quick search for you and can find little regarding shims... I did find this tho... http://www.midwayusa.com/product/640241/advanced-technology-akita-adjustable-stock-with-cheekrest-and-scorpion-recoil-pad-winchester-sxp-12-gauge-polymer-black?cm_vc=ProductFinding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 I did a quick search for you and can find little regarding shims... I did find this tho... http://www.midwayusa.com/product/640241/advanced-technology-akita-adjustable-stock-with-cheekrest-and-scorpion-recoil-pad-winchester-sxp-12-gauge-polymer-black?cm_vc=ProductFinding Many thanks but same here,which is why I asked, in case someone had found something. I have had a look at that stock before, sadly it goes the wrong way (higher stock to cheek). My current gun (Beretta) adjusted to fit has a cast off that is 10mm more at the shoulder than standard and 12mm more drop at heel. (alright I know I am an odd shape ) so I will need to shim to get this as odd the shelf the SXP is almost straight. Still I will keep trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 i stopped in at the sportsmans gun centre in exeter on monday while on my way back to cornwall, and was enquiring about the sxp. according to their salesman, when buying a new sxp it should come with adjsutment shims. might be worth you giving them a bell and asking if they can supply you one. their number is: 01392 354854 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 (edited) Brett That is the SX3 not the SXP and unfortunately they don't interchange. Have checked with both Malmo and AB and both confirm, as does and internet search' that they do not have adjustment shims - looks like I might have to try a "Jones" Edited October 27, 2014 by Yellow Bear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photon Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 It's your fault you made me do it. . Got this yesterday, 870 Express Had very little use, only got cabinet marks, still got the factory grease all over, Going to strip it down, clean it and polish some of the moving bits, it's a bit tight. Woodwork is not all that , but its fit for purpose, may just spray it black. Right hand gun in pic is a CBC Mod 586 which i have shown before and after some fiddling with the moving parts is now smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Great to find an 870 so new. Now that CBC... I remember these being advertised in years past and were fairly cheap guns but that looks amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharf Rat Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 It's your fault you made me do it. . Got this yesterday, 870 Express Had very little use, only got cabinet marks, still got the factory grease all over, Going to strip it down, clean it and polish some of the moving bits, it's a bit tight. Woodwork is not all that , but its fit for purpose, may just spray it black. Right hand gun in pic is a CBC Mod 586 which i have shown before and after some fiddling with the moving parts is now smooth. My Dad shot a CBC 812 for decades. I then shot it for a couple more. Very sturdy guns. Some are marked Remington and cost a lot more... As for new 870 Expresses v Wingmaster debate; if you have heard of a miracle substance called oil, the Express is a damn fine gun. My 1992 870 Express 20g was good as new but twice as slick, I sold it a couple of months back. I get my Mossy un-castrated on Monday. Will be the 2nd time it has been properly stripped since purchase two years ago. May even clean it a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photon Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 I have had the CBC for 15 years, not shot it that much due to a back problem and fillings falling out, But my brother has used it with no problems, knocking pigeons down with ease. I dismantled the 870 last night and cleaned out all of the factory oil / grease and re oiled all the moving bits, put it back together and dry fired and cycled no problem "Not that i expected any problems". Will get my brother to give it a go. Very pleased with it, i believe it was made in 98. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 I have just bought a Mossberg 500 . its only a .410 hushpower , Am I still allowed to join the club ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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