Remington 870 or Benelli Supernova? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Toppers · 08-02-2007, 07:40 PM

So, I'm still looking for that first shotgun. A 12 gauge, for HD and some trap shooting. I like the reliability of the 870, but I made the mistake of picking up a Supernova while browsing guns today. It's a winner, and about $70 more expensive than the 870, not a big difference. The thing feels so sweet, quick acquisition and nice feel/look to it.

Am I missing something here, should I just go for the Benelli?

ChrisChris · 08-02-2007, 08:08 PM

No, you are not missing anything. The Supernova is a great shotgun. However, if you are looking to modify it in any way you will spend more money then you would on an 870. I was in your situation a few years ago and went with the 870 due to the fact that there are so many aftermarket accessories for it. When I was shopping I had a very hard time finding a HD barrel for the SuperNova, atleast one that was affordable. The 870, however, I picked one up off eBay for $110. Plus I just added an extension tube that is top notch for $45 from Midway. I don't think I could ever done so well with the Supernova.

But again, if you are looking to keep the weapon in its current configuration, you can't go wrong with either.

Toppers · 08-02-2007, 08:20 PM

Makes sense, thanks.

gsh341 · 08-02-2007, 10:52 PM

Chris has the right idea. The 870 has so many aftermarket mods available for it it will make your head spin. It's also rock solid reliable and a dang nice shooting gun.

fritzmeister · 08-03-2007, 06:43 AM

I vote for the Benelli.

I have the Nova. Love it. I want the Super Nova, but it's gonna have to wait. Way too many other things that will take precedence.

ichy_trigger · 08-03-2007, 07:13 AM

I like owning different firearms and when I went looking for my HD gun, I went to an 870 as well. i already had one but I wanted one JUST for HD. Benelli makes a great gun but the aftermarket just doesnt support it enough yet.

dfalcon217 · 08-03-2007, 03:34 PM

I went through the same decision process a few weeks ago. I ended up getting the 870 Express Super Mag in synthetic and I love it. I can do just about anything I want to this shotgun. Maybe when I have some extra dough I'll spring for Benelli for now the Remington is great.

dobbsjv · 08-03-2007, 04:03 PM

I have both, and both are great guns. I have had an 870 super mag for about 2 years and a supernova since Christmas. Can't go wrong with either one but if I had to choose one over the other, it would be the 870 super mag, it has been tried and true and been through the pits.

**Ed Ely** · 08-03-2007, 04:15 PM

Well, it looks as though I am going
to have to trade in my S&W3000!
Yea, I'm going to keep the folding
stock.

You guys helped make up me mind.

Ed

Deerhunter · 08-09-2007, 09:17 AM

Benelli, Benelli, Benelli

Did I say Benelli?

08-02-2007, 07:40 PM	#1
Toppers XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 51	Remington 870 or Benelli Supernova? So, I'm still looking for that first shotgun. A 12 gauge, for HD and some trap shooting. I like the reliability of the 870, but I made the mistake of picking up a Supernova while browsing guns today. It's a winner, and about $70 more expensive than the 870, not a big difference. The thing feels so sweet, quick acquisition and nice feel/look to it. Am I missing something here, should I just go for the Benelli?

08-02-2007, 10:52 PM	#4
gsh341 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,129	Chris has the right idea. The 870 has so many aftermarket mods available for it it will make your head spin. It's also rock solid reliable and a dang nice shooting gun. __________________ "For those of us who exercised our privilege to serve our country, I can honestly say we did it proudly and shared a common bond of patriotism that those who were unwilling to answer our country's call will never understand or appreciate." - Dennis Foell

08-03-2007, 06:43 AM	#5
fritzmeister XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: southeast Nebraska Posts: 1,390	I vote for the Benelli. I have the Nova. Love it. I want the Super Nova, but it's gonna have to wait. Way too many other things that will take precedence. __________________ ...to be truely happy in life, one must learn to embrace the recoil.....

08-03-2007, 07:13 AM	#6
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,417	I like owning different firearms and when I went looking for my HD gun, I went to an 870 as well. i already had one but I wanted one JUST for HD. Benelli makes a great gun but the aftermarket just doesnt support it enough yet. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

08-03-2007, 03:34 PM	#7
dfalcon217 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baca-ville :( Posts: 325	I went through the same decision process a few weeks ago. I ended up getting the 870 Express Super Mag in synthetic and I love it. I can do just about anything I want to this shotgun. Maybe when I have some extra dough I'll spring for Benelli for now the Remington is great. __________________ Si vis pacem, para bellum "As far as right and wrong, I know the difference but right is oh so dull, and no one's interested" Bushmaster M4A3 5.56 H-BAR Springfield XD .40 4" Black Remington 870 Express Super Mag Synthetic 1944 M44 Mosin Nagant Carbine (Under construction) 7.62X54R Norinco SKS 7.62X39 Glenfield Mod.60 Marlin .22LR

08-02-2007, 08:08 PM	#2
ChrisChris XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 147	No, you are not missing anything. The Supernova is a great shotgun. However, if you are looking to modify it in any way you will spend more money then you would on an 870. I was in your situation a few years ago and went with the 870 due to the fact that there are so many aftermarket accessories for it. When I was shopping I had a very hard time finding a HD barrel for the SuperNova, atleast one that was affordable. The 870, however, I picked one up off eBay for $110. Plus I just added an extension tube that is top notch for $45 from Midway. I don't think I could ever done so well with the Supernova. But again, if you are looking to keep the weapon in its current configuration, you can't go wrong with either.

08-02-2007, 08:20 PM	#3
Toppers XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 51	Makes sense, thanks.

08-03-2007, 04:03 PM	#8
dobbsjv XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: alabama Posts: 179	I have both, and both are great guns. I have had an 870 super mag for about 2 years and a supernova since Christmas. Can't go wrong with either one but if I had to choose one over the other, it would be the 870 super mag, it has been tried and true and been through the pits.

08-03-2007, 04:15 PM	#9
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,618 Blog Entries: 1	Well, it looks as though I am going to have to trade in my S&W3000! Yea, I'm going to keep the folding stock. You guys helped make up me mind. Ed

08-09-2007, 09:17 AM	#10
Deerhunter XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Recently moved to Friendswood, TX Posts: 352	Benelli, Benelli, Benelli Did I say Benelli?

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