Police Trade-in 870s- $179

jimbobborg · May 19, 2015

yellowsled said:
What's the chamber 3inch vs. 2 3/4? Does that mean it only accepts 3inch shells? I'm am sorry for these basic questions, I just don't know about shotguns but I had a last shooting them today.

Second question, no. If it shoots 3" shells it will also shoot and cycle 2 3/4" shells. Maybe even 2 1/2" shells.

yellowsled · May 19, 2015

Gotcha, so a 3inch chamber would be more desirable. Thanks... I think I will snag 2 !

rdc · May 19, 2015

yellowsled said:
Gotcha, so a 3inch chamber would be more desirable. Thanks... I think I will snag 2 !

It's definitely more versatile but I can count the number of three inch shells I've ever shot on both hands. Nice to have the option though.

Jimet · May 19, 2015

My brother put 3" shells in a double 12 gauge. It was clearly marked 2 3/4. The shells were the only ones I had at the time. Went off without a hitch.

rseymorejr · May 19, 2015

Jimet said:
My brother put 3" shells in a double 12 gauge. It was clearly marked 2 3/4. The shells were the only ones I had at the time. Went off without a hitch.

I wouldn't make a habit out of that!

tomandjerry00 · May 19, 2015

When I first got my M2, I spent the extra dough to use 3" shells when hunting.

My Dad did the same thing with 3 1/2" shells with his Super Black Eagle II.

Now, both of us save the dough and shoulder punishment and shoot 2 3/4" shells. Not enough of a gain IMHO.

Jimet · May 19, 2015

rseymorejr said:
I wouldn't make a habit out of that!

He was intent on shooting it, as he just picked up, second hand. I'm sure that he doesn't make a habit of it.

trailtoy · May 19, 2015

gabe72 said:
just spoke to the gentleman out there he said there are a bunch more out there and one dealer wanted to buy them all but he said no

Funny, on the site it says you can buy all you want??

Jimet · May 19, 2015

rseymorejr said:
I wouldn't make a habit out of that!

Just out of curiosity, what's the worst thing that could happen?

Neot · May 19, 2015

Overpressure causes the gun to blow up in your face.

rseymorejr · May 19, 2015

Jimet said:
Just out of curiosity, what's the worst thing that could happen?

Well, when I was young and dumb, I was at Whiteford quarries and some one there let me shoot their sawed off shotgun. It was a blast and I thought it might be fun to shoot a 3" shell in it.

It wasn't fun, the fore stock popped off in my hand and the action lever came back and cut the hell out of the web of my hand. I only needed to do that once
No permanent damage though.

Neot · May 19, 2015

rseymorejr said:
Well, when I was young and dumb, I was at Whiteford quarries and some one there let me shoot their sawed off shotgun. It was a blast and I thought it might be fun to shoot a 3" shell in it.

It wasn't fun, the fore stock popped off in my hand and the action lever came back and cut the hell out of the web of my hand. I only needed to do that once
No permanent damage though.

See, quick learner. Only had to do it once! :lol:

yellowsled · May 19, 2015

So the longer the shell the more powerful the round is then? Good to know

Neot · May 19, 2015

If you are going hunting for say turkey, you will most likely use a 3" shell. That with a full choke or specialized choke will get you a fairly tight group at 40+ yards. If its for home defense, 2 3/4 is more than enough to get the job done.

lsw · May 19, 2015

Jimet said:
My brother put 3" shells in a double 12 gauge. It was clearly marked 2 3/4. The shells were the only ones I had at the time. Went off without a hitch.

A lot of 2 3/4 inc chambers will accept a 3 inch shell because the chamber is cut to allow for the length of a fired shell, with the crimped portion fully unfolded against the chamber walls. When you put & fire a 3 inch shell in that chamber, the crimped portion will open up and lay against the smaller diameter of the barrel beyond the chamber. So if even f the gun is strong enough to handle the 3" shell without damage, it may have extraction problems.

Weber · May 19, 2015

Magpul furniture fit these models?

Neot · May 19, 2015

I would imagine it shouldn't have an issue with the Police but not sure about the Wingmaster.

rdc · May 19, 2015

Weber said:
Magpul furniture fit these models?

Neot said:
I would imagine it shouldn't have an issue with the Police but not sure about the Wingmaster.

I have a police magnum and an older Wingmaster and the furniture swaps between the two. I would think the magpul would fit but can't swear to it

xtreme43s10 · May 19, 2015

yellowsled said:
So the longer the shell the more powerful the round is then? Good to know

Yes and no, the longer shells allow more shot in them, a 2 3/4 game load might have 1 1/4 oz of shot, where as the 3 in 1 3/8 and the 3 1/2 has 1 1/2 oz. All would be the same velocity but the longer shells give you more shot.

stu929 · May 19, 2015

yellowsled said:
So the longer the shell the more powerful the round is then? Good to know

Think .38 spc and 357 mag. The mag can go back to a 38 but not the other way round. There is a benefit to the 3 inch mag but there is also added abuse similar to the 357 vs 38 spc

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