Sad news but in economics and the study of capitalism it's called "Creative Destruction, a concept explained by Joseph Schrumpter - where by the revolutionary product of today breeds its own demise by encouraging more advanced versions. I bought my second 870 in 1979 and carried for 40 years in (smuggled in trunks under carpets) to Africa, Europe, the Sub-Continent. It was chambered for 2 3/4...IC. A no-rib 28" barrel. It shot everything, everywhere and still looks new. It is the pick-up truck of the shotgun world.
I know their quality declined - I bought a 28" barrel off the internet chambered for 3" last year for my son's Marine Magnum (he kayaks in Alaska - needed the nickel plating and short barrel). I had to take a grinder to the chamber to allow shells to be extracted - a small lip remained behind the chamber which prevented the shells from extracting.
Last edited by Argo44; 02/13/18 02:24 PM.
