When I was a senior in high school (class of 1956) I was shooting an old J Stevens, 12ga double. I was desiring something lighter & with more "Fire-Power" & was considering a 20ga pump. The school library had a subscription to CR & they just happened that year to do a report on pump shotguns. Of everything tested they picked the Remington 870 as being "Best-buy". Based on their advise I bought a new one. Now I know this will fly in the face of a great number of 870 lovers, but in over 55 years of using shotguns, mine as well as others, I have never put another gun to my shoulder that I liked "LESS". CR simply cannot account for personal likes, dislikes, prejudices etc. I did however learn a valuable lesson, I have saved over 50 yrs worth of subscription costs to CR, though I have spent alot for the Gun rags.

Miller/TN
I Didn't Say Everything I Said, Yogi Berra