Can't buy an 870P as a non LE officer?

[870Bullpup]

Trying to order a Remington 870P (at the advice of the bullpup kit manufacturer) in order to a complete a bullpup conversion and am being told by the guy at one of the local shops that I can't order an 870P if I am not a law enforcement officer. Is this the case or is this gentleman mistaken perhaps since his gun shop is not allowed to sell the LE model? If he is mistaken, can anyone recommend a good gun shop in the area that does sell 870P's? Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Mark 1911]

I think he's mistaken. I own an 1170 police (the semi-auto version) which I ordered it through my LGS. Try a different store. I got mine through Blythe's in Griffith.

 

[IndyDave1776]

Go to Plainfield Shooting Supply. Talk to Bob.

 

[Robjps]

Total bull**** from a lazy gun shop owner.

 

[24Carat]

Get an Express and upgrade it :

10 Steps to Upgrade Your Remington 870 Express to Police Version | Rem870.com

 

[tradertator]

He's incorrect, I'd go somewhere else. If you shop around a little, you can probably find a police trade in for super cheap. They tend to have a very low round count and but show some external wear from a lot of miles in the back of a cruiser. Perfect for a gun project.

 

[Boomstick]

I have tons of 870p in stock for ya

 

[sheriff125]

he probably isn't a dealer for Remington LE. Elmores in greenwood had a couple the other day.

 

[ChalupaCabras]

There are / were version of the 870P that had short barrels, or were made as a kit with multiple length barrels and grips. Remington probably wont sell you those 870P unless you have a purchase order on department letterhead.

The other versions are availible in stock at many brick and mortar retailers, and online as well.

 

[ModernGunner]

I have tons of 870p in stock for ya

There ya go, OP! And from a fellow INGO'er.

 

[scrub buck]

What are the advantages of one of these over a normal 870, besides a collapsible stock?

 

[billt]

This is precisely the kind of stupid crap that has got to stop coming from dim witted local gun shop owners. Any citizen can purchase ANY Remington "P" Model be it 700 or 870. They're everywhere.......Except at that guy's shop.

 

[Sniper 79]

This is why I stay out of gun shops.

 

[Boomstick]

What are the advantages of one of these over a normal 870, besides a collapsible stock?

Not all have the Coll stock. Basically the differences are the 870P has a more durable park finish, stronger mag spring, stronger dog carrier (shell lifter) stronger firing pin and extractor spring. They also dont have any MIM metal parts, and a all metal trigger guard.
Cosmetics they come a ton of different ways, usually they also have the shorter pump forend that doesnt cover the loading and ejection port when in the far backward position.

 

[youngda9]

Cuz it's full auto.

 

[ljk]

which store did you go to?

 

[Leadeye]

Look for a High Standard 10B. Had an 870P back in the 70s with an extended mag, nice gun but it went back in the safe when I picked up the 10B. They're ugly, but nothing quite like one handed semi auto fire.

 

[billt]

As of the last minute, Davidson's has over 120, 870 Police Models in stock, in 6 different configurations.

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[billt]

Correction.....Make that 179 in stock in 10 different configurations.

 

[870Bullpup]

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