Which 870 Barrel length 21 or 26

[KyScott]

With the patterns that can be achieved today my pick would be 21

[tree-rat sniper]

Another vote for 21 especially if its turkey specific.  You can always pick up an extra 26" barrel for upland use.   I've found that short barrels don't swing as nicely for fast moving targets... get both

[LRD]

21" for me and my son as well.  Both shoot great.

[owlhoot]

21" . Seems it has been the pattern leader for the 870 20 gauge for some time.

[LRD]

21" for me and my son as well.  Both shoot great.

[Tom Foolery]

21" for me

[30_06]

Of the two I would prefer the 21".

Esse quam videri

[jmart241]

21'' on all 3 of ours

[Brwndg]

:anim_25:I bought a 12 gauge 11-87 Special Purpose back in 1985 w a 26" barrel. After a few seasons I bought an after market 21" rifle sighted barrel. Never happier.

As a matter of fact I loved my 21" barrel on my 12 gauge 11-87 so much, that I bought a 21" 20 gauge 11-87.

[blackforesthp]

21" here as well.  Much easier to tote around.