Hi all,
I'm new to trap shooting and am looking to buy my first shotgun. I've been reccomended to make sure I buy a "trap" quality gun because of the volume of shells that I'll end up using in trap and sporting clays. I've been reccommended that I look at the Remington 870 as an overall good starter, but when I look at it online, there are at least 12 different versions of the 870. Is the only 870 model acceptable for significant trap use the "cassic trap" model because it is much more expensive than the other versions? Would the 870 express or express tactical be good choices? I would like to be able to use it for hunting some time in the future and the "classic trap" seems a little to nice for crawling through the brush.

Thanks for the input,
Cyph3r314

Shotguns designed to shoot trap typically have a higher than normal barrel rib, and the comb of the stock is elevated and parallel with the barrel. This design allows you to see and break a rising (trap) target. The trap design also works pretty well for hunting upland birds which are many times shot on the rise.
I think an 870 Trap model, equipped with a good quality recoil pad, would make a good choice for your needs. Welcome to SGW.