As much as I enjoy pump shotguns of all makes, I would pick the 870..Trouble free and simple to clean..All have their good points.. and draw backs.. But as much as I like my 37 for uplands, and my model 12 for turkey, and the smooth operation of the 31, or the looks of the 97, and the power of the BPS 10 ga.
and the compactness of the 835, if I sold all my pumps but one, the old 870 would remain..A bit heavy, but ultra reliable and easy to take apart.. I am not sure, but it may be the oldest pump made continually...
