Original Scatterguns Tech w/ Vang Comp barrel for $900

DOTL · July 13th, 2006, 06:26 PM

I have a friend who has offered to sell me his Scattergun Technologies (prior to Wilson buying them) Rem 870 w/ a Vang 18 1/2" barrel and extended mag for $900. The gun is in good condition (some bluing wear around muzzel and along magazine from pump handle). It has standard ghost-ring sights w/ tritium insert in front blade. Do y'all think this is worth it? I do need a good defensive shotgun, as my Rem Model 11 is getting to be almost 100 years old.

RSSZ · July 13th, 2006, 07:03 PM

Would suggest that you check out the Wilson Combat website for their 870's.

I think that the ScatTech is overpriced. -------

P95Carry · July 13th, 2006, 07:21 PM

I know Vang Comp mod'd guns command good prices but I too think that sounds excessive - particularly when you consider how relatively inexpensive a std 870 would be.

Blackhawk6 · July 13th, 2006, 07:25 PM

Too much.

'75scout · July 13th, 2006, 08:21 PM

As for 870s I'd go with a new Police version. They are better than the Express, which is still good and only $299 or so. You could get the 870P with ghost ring sights and still have alot of money left over.

I'd add a stock from Knoxx, Mesa Tactical shot shell holder, a good sling, and a Surefire forearm. You might be able to do all of that for the same or a little more than the used Scattergun Technologies.

srfl · July 13th, 2006, 09:00 PM

That is way too much for a used ST shotgun even with with the Vang Comp IMHO.

I purchased a NIB 870 Wilson Combat Border Patrol (minus refinishing) for $575 shipped from an LEO on Glock Talk who's wife was expecting their first child.

'75scout · July 13th, 2006, 09:51 PM

SRFL Thats a pretty good deal.

Rob72 · July 14th, 2006, 10:53 AM

You can find a Benelli M3 for that price, certainly an M1- far superior in every respect.

DOTL · July 14th, 2006, 12:09 PM

Thanks, I thought that seemed excessive. I looked at Wilson and their Border Patrol is $875 new.

hsuCowboy98 · July 14th, 2006, 02:04 PM

I agree, get an 870P, put some ghost ring sights, and then add some mesa tactical gear to it...you would have plenty of change left over, and have a new weapon.

July 13th, 2006, 06:26 PM	#1
DOTL Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 15	Original Scatterguns Tech w/ Vang Comp barrel for $900 I have a friend who has offered to sell me his Scattergun Technologies (prior to Wilson buying them) Rem 870 w/ a Vang 18 1/2" barrel and extended mag for $900. The gun is in good condition (some bluing wear around muzzel and along magazine from pump handle). It has standard ghost-ring sights w/ tritium insert in front blade. Do y'all think this is worth it? I do need a good defensive shotgun, as my Rem Model 11 is getting to be almost 100 years old.

July 13th, 2006, 07:21 PM	#3
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,366	I know Vang Comp mod'd guns command good prices but I too think that sounds excessive - particularly when you consider how relatively inexpensive a std 870 would be. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

July 13th, 2006, 09:00 PM	#6
srfl Senior Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FL Posts: 6,432	That is way too much for a used ST shotgun even with with the Vang Comp IMHO. I purchased a NIB 870 Wilson Combat Border Patrol (minus refinishing) for $575 shipped from an LEO on Glock Talk who's wife was expecting their first child. __________________ USAF: Loving Our Obscene Amenities Since 1947

July 14th, 2006, 12:09 PM	#9
DOTL Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 15	thanks Thanks, I thought that seemed excessive. I looked at Wilson and their Border Patrol is $875 new.

July 14th, 2006, 02:04 PM	#10
hsuCowboy98 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,023	I agree, get an 870P, put some ghost ring sights, and then add some mesa tactical gear to it...you would have plenty of change left over, and have a new weapon. __________________ Fear No Evil.

July 13th, 2006, 07:03 PM	#2
RSSZ Distinguished Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Posts: 1,847	Would suggest that you check out the Wilson Combat website for their 870's. I think that the ScatTech is overpriced. -------

July 13th, 2006, 07:25 PM	#4
Blackhawk6 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Southeast Posts: 370	Too much.

July 13th, 2006, 08:21 PM	#5
'75scout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,165	As for 870s I'd go with a new Police version. They are better than the Express, which is still good and only $299 or so. You could get the 870P with ghost ring sights and still have alot of money left over. I'd add a stock from Knoxx, Mesa Tactical shot shell holder, a good sling, and a Surefire forearm. You might be able to do all of that for the same or a little more than the used Scattergun Technologies.

July 13th, 2006, 09:51 PM	#7
'75scout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,165	SRFL Thats a pretty good deal.

July 14th, 2006, 10:53 AM	#8
Rob72 VIP Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 3,047	You can find a Benelli M3 for that price, certainly an M1- far superior in every respect.

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