I have owned several and loved them all. Of course I love a straight stock! I believe the length of the mag tube is shorter on this model, so a regular 870 barrel won't interchange.

 

still can't believe no one else has one of these Special Fields or has had one of these to talk about their experience with it.

I love mine. not good to shoot skeet with (obviously since it has a 21'' barrel) but great for short distance shooting

 

For me - the straight stock does not cut it. I suggest you find a straight stock gun and shoot it before you buy one. Or be prepared to sell the straight stock and get a conventional pistol grip. But - you may like it staright--- that's why you shoud shoot one befor spendinfg your money.

 

Browning currently offers their BPS in an almost identical configuration... straight "English" stock and similar barrel length with vent rib.

 

For me - the straight stock does not cut it. I suggest you find a straight stock gun and shoot it before you buy one. Or be prepared to sell the straight stock and get a conventional lpistol grip. But - you may like it staright--- that's why you shoud shoot one befor spendinfg your money.

Yes, I love how the English style stock feels.

 

i had one back when they still made them . i loved mine i wish they still made them . there great for hunting in the thick spots where alot of wood ducks hide out. the short barrel shoots as good as a 28 in. inside 35 yds.

 

I had a 20gauge w/ the English stock, youth model, it was about the handiest shotgun for around the house use - relatively close range dispatching of varmints, etc. and would be a pretty good house gun. Had to sell it in hard times, I'd love to buy another one.

 

i had one back when they still made them . i loved mine i wish they still made them . there great for hunting in the thick spots where alot of wood ducks hide out. the short barrel shoots as good as a 28 in. inside 35 yds.

I was surprised at how well it shot under 40 yards. Like you said, perfect for thicker spots.

 

I love straight stocks on lever guns. Bet id like em just as much on shotguns

 

I love straight stocks on lever guns. Bet id like em just as much on shotguns

If you prefer the straight stock and find a special field...I would jump on it. Like I said...can't seem to find another 870 special field anywhere

 

Browning currently offers their BPS in an almost identical configuration... straight "English" stock and similar barrel length with vent rib.[/quote

i went to the browning web sight and looked at the straight stock guns i like them ,but i am a die hard remingtion shotgun man. seems to my that remingtions pattern better than anything on the market.

 

but i am a die hard remingtion shotgun man. seems to my that remingtions pattern better than anything on the market.

why do you think that is? I prefer Remington shotguns as well.

 

I love the look of the straight stock shotguns. One of my Parkers has a straight stock.

[/url][/img] About six months ago Swann's had a straight stock 870. I think it was 28 ga. It was a beautiful gun and it didn't last long.

 

I love the look of the straight stock shotguns. One of my Parkers has a straight stock.

[/url][/img] About six months ago Swann's had a straight stock 870. I think it was 28 ga. It was a beautiful gun and it didn't last long.

wow what a nice looking shotgun!


and I wish I would have seen that 28ga.....bet it didn't last long

 

the rem choke system is one of the best out there. and you cant beat the price . i have herd lots of shooters saying they dont like the new 870s because of the trigger being plastic. and the quality in general is not as good . i found a man two years ago that had an 870 made in 1988 that was in the box and had never been shot.so i scooped and have used it for squirrles and ducks,rabbits & deer .some no sholders too.

 

The question of whether a rem or Browning shotgun shoots better?
This has never been my experience. They both shoot very well. I wonder if the two guns you are comparing have screw in chokes?
You might want to check them because they can be off a little gun to gun. Meaning, you really need to "sight-in" particularly with the turkey and full chokes because sometimes when you screw them all the way in, they will shoot off center! A little tape on the end of the barrel can fix it, but it can happen.

 

still can't believe no one else has one of these Special Fields or has had one of these to talk about their experience with it.

I love mine. not good to shoot skeet with (obviously since it has a 21'' barrel) but great for short distance shooting

I have one in 95% condition that I will sell. Bought it new in 1984 I think. Has a modified choke and 21" barrel.
Call 662 207-1103 if interested.