I have an 870 and a Nova. I quit using the 870. I think the Nova is just a little nicer gun, but not by much. The feed interlock on the Nova is a little nicer, IMO, and I like how the chokes mount.
When I got the 870, I spent the extra bucks to get the 3 1/2" model. For me, that turned out to be a waste. I've never shot a 3 1/2" cartridge in either gun.
