Remington 870 SPS

[Lum 24]

I have a question about the SPS. Is this a good Turkey gun? Or is the Mossberg 835 a better option??? Any advice good or bad.

[rick_iles]

I have an 870 SPS, my son and a buddy has the Mossberg. The 870, IMHO is a better built gun. The action is tighter, there is no “rattle” between the fore stock and barrel. I’ve used 870’s for some 50 years or so with very few issues.

[MikePal]

Based on your experience Rick...which is better the SPS or Wingmaster. ?

[rick_iles]

The Wingmaster is a better grade than the SPS, but the actions are pretty much the same. I had a couple Wingmasters over the years and had no issues. We used 870s exclusively at work and shot thousands of rounds through them with only one extractor issue that I can remember. As far as fit and finish, I think the Wingmaster is a nicer gun.
IMHO....you can’t go wrong with an 870....

[MikePal]

That's what the guy told me when I bought my first shotgun...he had a Wingmaster in on consignment for $125...bought it and was not disappointed. Thanks Rick..

[huntnmachine]

I still have my wingmaster that my dad bought me back in 1976. I have put thousands of rounds through it without one failure. It still looks and functions excellent. I dont use it much anymore but it sits proudly in the front row of my gun cabinet

[rick_iles]

Lum 24......Welcome to the forum !!!!

[SongDog]

Wingmaster magnum is the best 870 you can buy IMO. Better than ANY mossberg

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[Sprite]

I'd shoot an 870 long before I'd shoot a Mossberg!

-Nick

[huntnmachine]

I use a Mossberg 535 Turkey Special and agree the 870 is better quality but I have had no issues with the 535. I have taken several gobblers with it