deerpark 83 Posted April 2, 2014 VS. If you had to choose one, which one and why? I think they're both about the same price. The Remington has that cool looking jagged, muzzle break thingy on the end. The Benelli apparently accepts 3 and 1/2 shells (whats that mean)? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P4Plenty 1 Posted April 2, 2014 I think the 870 is the best pump gun ever made. So smooth also easy to takedown and clean. Tons of parts available Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrfly3006 42 Posted April 2, 2014 Ive used an 870 at work for 16 years...I DONT own an 870 but DO own a SupeNova if that tells you anything (Puts on reflective bunker gear in anticipation of forthcoming flaming) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gfl216 220 Posted April 2, 2014 Both are great guns but, the Remington to me is a much better looking gun. I'm not a big fan of shotguns with pistol grips. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Patrick 638 Posted April 2, 2014 Benelli all day and I'm not being a dick rider about it. It's a great gun sooo smooth and the factory pistol grip is great. If you want to trick it out with every accessory then the 870 is the gun for you because not everyone makes stuff for the snova but there is support for anything you actually would need. The benelli also takes down with the magazine cap it couldn't be simpler this signature exceeds the 15 character count capacity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronhonda 86 Posted April 2, 2014 Benelli for the win. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vjf915 456 Posted April 2, 2014 I've actually never held a pistol grip shotgun that I liked better than the standard stock. I held a Remington with the Magpul furniture, and it pointed much nicer than the standard stock. In this situation, I'd pick the Remington because it's more comfortable for me. That being said, both of them are great shotguns. Pick whichever feels better in your hands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bignic83 0 Posted April 2, 2014 I have the Supernova with the comfort tech stock. Absolutely love it. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catch22LR 0 Posted April 2, 2014 Is the magpul stock on the 870 any good? Looks kind of weird, but I've never tried one. How is it better than the basic stock? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iCARRY 0 Posted April 2, 2014 I would take the 870. My 870 has never let me down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O-gre 7 Posted April 2, 2014 Mossberg 590a1 Tac! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deerpark 83 Posted April 2, 2014 Mossberg 590a1 Tac! This would have been my 3rd choice but it just doenst look as... cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P4Plenty 1 Posted April 2, 2014 Is the magpul stock on the 870 any good? Looks kind of weird, but I've never tried one. How is it better than the basic stock? Cuz its magpul duh lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melgamatic 66 Posted April 2, 2014 Here is my story. I used to own a Benelli supernova. I shot it a few times, including a couple of 3-gun events. I never loved it, and it is one of the very, very few guns I have ever sold. I recently decided I needed a shortish barreled pump shotgun, and got a Rem 870 Express Magpul. I love the thing. I look for excuses to take it to the range. It's fun and accurate. I love the ghost sights. So, for whatever it's worth, I vastly preferred the 870 over the SN, but that's just me. You are probably different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrap 4 Posted April 3, 2014 I have both of those exact guns. I love the 870 as I meticulously worked on it to not only install every Magpul SGA 870 piece but also every 870P Police upgrades... its probably a $1200 gun now, its nice. And I have that exact Benelli SuperNova Tactical, its easy 2x nicer and its not close, trust me. 870s get TONS of reputation points that come from history, reputation, popularity etc. Benelli is Ferrari and Lamborghini to Remington's GM. Corvettes are sweet and The Great American Sports Car but they dont touch the Italians in the least. Trust me as I mean no disrespect nor disregard but the SNT is so much nicer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bignic83 0 Posted April 3, 2014 I have both of those exact guns. I love the 870 as I meticulously worked on it to not only install every Magpul SGA 870 piece but also every 870P Police upgrades... its probably a $1200 gun now, its nice. And I have that exact Benelli SuperNova Tactical, its easy 2x nicer and its not close, trust me. 870s get TONS of reputation points that come from history, reputation, popularity etc. Benelli is Ferrari and Lamborghini to Remington's GM. Corvettes are sweet and The Great American Sports Car but they dont touch the Italians in the least. Trust me as I mean no disrespect nor disregard but the SNT is so much nicer. +1! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O-gre 7 Posted April 3, 2014 http://whichgun.com/shotguns/view/mossberg-590a1-tactical-tri-rail-ghost-ring-sights Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malice4you 627 Posted April 3, 2014 The 870 has been around forever, and has quite the reputation. It has a million accessories, at least a dozen variants, and you probably can't go wrong with any of them. That said, I went for the Benelli and am damn glad I did...I absolutely love my Supernova Tactical. It's quite possibly my favorite gun. There aren't as many options for the Benelli, but the stuff I care about is available... The feel of the Supernova is solid and smooth... The ability to chamber 3 1/2" shells is nice, but not a big deal. Your shoulder and wallet may not like the 3 1/2" shells too much... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhunted 887 Posted April 3, 2014 Nobody said it yet, but why not both? Otherwise, I'd say the Nova... Even though I've only fondled one, if it's anything like my Benelli M4, (which is a dream to shoot all day any day), I believe it would be a keeper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrap 4 Posted April 3, 2014 Nobody said it yet, but why not both? Otherwise, I'd say the Nova... Even though I've only fondled one, if it's anything like my Benelli M4, (which is a dream to shoot all day any day), I believe it would be a keeper. LOL I thought I did say that. And for the Mossberg 590A1 recommendation, I agree it's a great great gun. I got my Mossberg fix at the moment in my M930SPX. I am pretty lucky so far, I have a decent shotgun collection in my M930SPX, 870 Tac/Magpul/P , Saiga-12, and Benelli SNT. A 590A1 is my last real want in shotguns (other than say having all the Benellis like an M2 Tactical, and M3, and an M4. But that just ain't happening). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhunted 887 Posted April 3, 2014 LOL I thought I did say that. And for the Mossberg 590A1 recommendation, I agree it's a great great gun. I got my Mossberg fix at the moment in my M930SPX. I am pretty lucky so far, I have a decent shotgun collection in my M930SPX, 870 Tac/Magpul/P , Saiga-12, and Benelli SNT. A 590A1 is my last real want in shotguns (other than say having all the Benellis like an M2 Tactical, and M3, and an M4. But that just ain't happening). Opps, sorry. Guess I need to slow down my speed reading. I also have a 590 Mariner, circa early 90's I believe. It's a kick ass shotty. Never fails. Sent from my iPad 2 using T2 Pro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DTtuner 21 Posted April 4, 2014 This would have been my 3rd choice but it just doenst look as... cool. No idea what a 3 1/2 inch shell is. Buying a 12 gauge pump based on "coolness." Facepalm doesn't even begin to describe it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deerpark 83 Posted April 4, 2014 No idea what a 3 1/2 inch shell is. Buying a 12 gauge pump based on "coolness." Facepalm doesn't even begin to describe it. Its my understanding that all three firearms are good choices. Dont think its a big deal nor uncommon to take a gun's aesthetics into consideration. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blacksmythe 71 Posted April 4, 2014 I am a fan of the 590A1. I have always heard great things about the benelli's just not the model your looking at. I want an M3 or M4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 264 Posted April 4, 2014 I have three 870s in my safe, and no Benellis. Then again I am a firm believer that shotguns need wood but that's an argument for another day... ETA I should mention that two of my 870s are old school Wingmasters and the third is a Supermag, so they may be a bit better fit/finish than your everyday Express. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mag1 0 Posted April 4, 2014 Benelli SNT is a top notch. You can get it without the pistol grip if you want, rifle or ghost rings. I have with and without the pistol grip, one in black, and one in desert camo. I also have a 870 which never leaves the safe unfortunately, only because I love shooting the benelli. I am a remington fan, but to me the quality control have been not so good in last couple years, at least in my rifles and shotguns. The only problem with benelli is the aftermarket parts are either expensive or difficult to find. I am still looking for another telescopic stock, extra 18" barrel, and mag extension OEM parts. Last OEM extension I pd $100 and collapsible stock $450, as much as the gun. Same for the barrel. I have had a total of 5 870's and 3 benellis over the last 2 years for pump shotguns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrfly3006 42 Posted April 4, 2014 Dress up a Supernova with a Mesa Tactical stock, side saddle, Nordic Comp mag extension and a Elzetta forward light mount and you got as much of a tacticool shotty as any 870...If thats what floats your boat.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deerpark 83 Posted April 27, 2016 Nobody said it yet, but why not both? Otherwise, I'd say the Nova... Even though I've only fondled one, if it's anything like my Benelli M4, (which is a dream to shoot all day any day), I believe it would be a keeper. Dayaaaaaaaaaam. The M4 is like 16 hundy. Though I think the prices have gone up on both the shotguns above since I posted this thread. Now, the Benelli is around $500 but the 870 is around $700. Couple years ago they were both around $400 iirc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,872 Posted April 27, 2016 That's inflation for you... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites