I've had an 870 sp for 25 years. I actually wore out a part in it, because I fired thousands of rounds out of it.Its a great gun, with a sling. I also was recently given a 870 camo, synthetic gun, with a sling. It was given to me by my good hunting buddy, who died of brain cancer 2 years ago. I have used it several times, and I feel like he can be out there in spirit, if his gun is out there. I wish I could have taken his black lab too. I would have, but the family wanted to keep her.