870 21'' or 26''

[kruk]

Found a good deal for a 870 with a 26'' barrel. I am setting up a gun for my wife. Will be putting a knoxx stock on it, but was curious which what type of patterns people where getting with each barrel? I was leaning more to the 21'', but thinking if she ever wants to hunt ducks a 26'' would be a good all around barrel. Already got a rem superfull & was planning on shooting heavyweights, but I'm not set in stone.

Thanks guys.

Curtis

[R AJ]

I have an 870 and 11-87 both 26" and wouldn't want it any other way. They are great all around guns and 21" is  a little short for wing shooting.

Dove, duck , even quail I like 26" barrels. That's me though. It does seem easier to look over a 21" bbl and shoot high.

[surehuntsalot]

I like the 21" for turkey hunting,but the 26" is a good all round length

[Ranman]

I have both, and prefer the 21" for turkey. My 870 20ga is my designated turkey gun. Go 21 and it gives you a reason to get another gun for wing shooting.

[Mild Bill]

I have both, and prefer the 21" for turkey. My 870 20ga is my designated turkey gun. Go 21 and it gives you a reason to get another gun for wing shooting.

or at least another barrel  

I use a 26" barrel on my 870 20 gauge, but either will work fine.  If you have both, see which one patterns best.