Im still looking out for an Ithaca Model 37. Was this gun provided by a friend/co-worker/gunshop for evaluation. In addition, Remington also }); To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. of the RSA Journal? style. No shotgun gets far without being a solid shooter. Sadly, most Remington 870s dont come optic ready. introduced the Model 870 SPS-T, a 20 gauge gun with Seems the attention-to-detail aspect has lacked and units are being shipped with small imperfections in the chamber that causes the shell to cant sideways and jam on extraction. Reliability and functioning under the most adverse conditions are the necessarys of a tool of war. The Streamlight TL Racker replaces your pump with an integrated light. Oh yeah, Norinco is making exact copies of the 97, which I have not seen, but I think will be like their copies of the AKnot beautiful but functional and extremely reliable. Ill also take a mossberg over the supposedly equal functioning turkish imports and the ugly, crudely made chinese remington knock off imports that Ive seen popping up at some LGS like the H & Rs and PA-12s( SHAME ON YOU TURNERS OUTDOORSMAN for selling that cheapo crap!!). Magnum Camo Shotgun with vent-rib, RemChoke , 26-inch Overall rating is not mathematically derived from the previous component ratings and encompasses all aspects of the firearm including those not discussed. The plastic trigger guard may put some off Rugers testing showed that plastic worked better and didnt snap off like alloy, nor bend like steel. Itll work with everything Ive ever put in it, and like the man says, thats what counts. It also has over the express model: steel extractor over MIM, non dimpled mag tube, and metal trigger guard. barrel and Mossy Oak Break-Up finish on metal parts and and subsequent additions to this versatile and stalwart shotgun: Remington conversion time is about 20 minutes. featured specially decorated receivers and a selected block of serial Been reblued once and never replaced the ejector. There are lighter ones, too. But being left-handed and kind of a cheapass, any pump gun Ive bought has been a Mossberg, simply because that tang safety you dont like is ambidextrous. That is all the testiment I need as to there reliability and durability. And stay in touch with newsletters of our best articles on techniques, guns, & gear. Are they former employees from Ilion or new hires? He also found left over casting edges on the bolt that he had to grind down to get it to cycle smoothly in the receiver. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. The only peeve I have is, being a southpaw, I still hate Remingtons safety location. Express Small Gauge shotgun in 28 gauge, and a 20 gauge Nothing else changes, is remover or modified! patented device allowed the shooter to use a wrench to change the In 870TC Trap Grade (for $159.95), Model 870TD Trap Personalize your experience. Realtree X-Tra Brown camo. AR vs AK barrel in a left-hand version. introduced the lower cost Model 870 Express, which Already given a glowing review in TTAG. A good push/pull recoil technique can do a fantastic job of mitigating recoil and making the 870 plenty easy to handle. with RemChoke. Both have been equally reliable. Starting at $2,199. The recoil can be fierce, largely on your load selection. Ive always considered the action of the 870 to be more substantial than that of the 500. Over the next three years 1,503 pairs would be sold. Your IP: Your average gun owner is not going to put 250 through the pipe as a function test, nor are they going to sit in their room and rack it a thousand times to get a nice smoothed action =] Most people put perhaps 10 shells or less and throw it in the closet or under a bed. Felt nice in my hands. Due to a shortage of American Seller: Robertson Trading Post ( FFL) GA Sales: 29240. In regards to recoil, its like any other pump-action shotgun. Will the new RemArms get rid of plastic followers, the obnoxious dimples in the magazine tube, and other design changes driven by cost-cutting? Click below for a FREE LESSON! Remington R19528 870 20 Gauge Synthetic Stock/Forend $105.99 (Save $6.00) $99.99 It was cold, and while we didnt get any rabbits that night, its still one of my fondest memories. Thats what I cut my teeth on when I served. If I had the extra money (retired now), I would still purchase the 870 Wing Master. Wingmaster in 12 and 20 gauges. It was not a case of under-tightened pins that hold it on and movement making it wear. Friend bought a new 870 and got it hot out of the box no lube- jam-o-matic. introduced what many believe is the finest pump shotgun ever Premier Grade (for $678.55), Model 870S Trap Special future issue? The ease of reloading the Maverick is a bonus. I personally love that forend that Remington is putting on these now. With this, the 870 safety button, I found that having the safety ON with a round in the chamber for say. both with 21-inch RemChoke barrels. Remington called it the Wingmaster. Go figure. Camo CL/RC Shotgun with cantilever scope mount and a 23-inch Watched the shot strike the ground, missing the rabbit. I dont bird hunt so it sat in the safe. It was easy to get it unstuck with a tool, but the gun was new and I did not expect it to have such a flaw. Runs great, solid steel parts, reliable & CHEAP. Still, a good semi-auto wont short stroke when the adrenaline is pumping. in 12 and 20 gauge versions, with checkered, straight English-style Gotta keep these guys honest! Um, Im not sure if youre thinking of the same 870 that Im thinking of. Thats an excellent example of how versatile the 870 platforms can be. $200.00. The Mossberg is the only shotgun that passed the military 3443g testfiring 3000 roundswith only 3 failures aloud.The 870 didnt passThe winchester wasnt enteredAll other pump shotguns failed. Remington shotgun. Working a well-honed, well-worn action delivers a tactile experience thats just plain enjoyable. Who is building them? Drop a slug in the open chamber and youre ready for a distance shot or barricade. The 870 has been riding in the back of a patrol car for close to 8 years. I can still remember toting this lightweight little pump gun as the sunset. shotguns. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. However, I would not take a currently produced Sig even free as a gift. Look dude, Leghorn cannot under any circumstances be called biased towards Remington. I tested the new extractor a few times with a spent shell, and it throws it much further that the MIM. Ill stick to my Maverick (with Limbsaver recoil pad and 18.5 and 28 barrels). That would stir up even more sentimental, fond memories. Newer LW 20 guage barrels are all over. Kind of tough with AOWs though, they are pretty much mostly made from 870s or Mossberg 500s unless you quadruple the cost and get a cool Saiga 12 based one. First revolutionary in 1963 as the first reliable gas semiauto and then revolutionary again . Tournament Grade (for $388.55), Model 870TF Trap Everyone and their brother makes accessories for the gun. Place 2 fingers in front of the trigger guard and pull the slide back far enough to touch your finger without going all the way to eject the round. Then after finding one I liked better with more Picatinny real estate on top allowing me to place an Eotech red dot in the position I prefer I immediately noticed the wearing of the coat on the receiver down to the metal where the first part was installed. Lancer Remington 870,1100,11-87,VersaMax 12 Gauge Magazine Extension Tube 2 Roun. Take out all the subjectives (seriously, my 500 has never fallen apart while being pumped), compare it side to side with a 500 for reload speed, weight, accuracy, and reliability and get back to us with something more than the 870 works and I like it better than the gun I didnt review. A Win 1300 12ga is a bit better to duck/goose hunt with. They were Federal Vital-Shok and represent what most will hunt with. take a look, for those that might see the advantages this is a solution that will suit to those already owning an 870 or 500. Ive put about 5000 rounds through my 870 and have never had it let me down. Remington (back in the 70s) my Dad bought us a brand new, short-barrelled 870 Slug Gun, as the gun shot salesman called it. October, Remington proudly announced production of the two-millionth The barrels in this category are specific to the Remington Model 870 unless otherwise noted. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. parts and synthetic stock and forend. Will they improve quality or maintain the bottom-feeder mentality that prevailed when the Freedom Group owned the brand? interchangeable improved cylinder, modified and full chokes) which This particular model doesnt have much of a recoil pad on it, so Ill probably use the slip on buttpad I bought for my 30/30 Marlin, my shoulder was sore after the 2 circuits. The 20s ran absolutely perfectly but the 12 had an absolutely rediculous amount of problems. While the stock and forend might not seem to be of the highest quality, theres no doubt that the action itself is up there with what weve been seeing for ages. The shell literally had to be cut in half to get it out of the gun. Ive actually been considering pricing up another 870 for an HD role. The Fieldmaster represents Remingtons latest line of shotguns and falls in between the Express and Wingmaster models. Super Magnum Combo gun had a standard hardwood stock, a Model 870 Express Youth Gun with or without Deer improved cylinder, modified, and full chokes. matte finish and low luster hardwood stock and forend. Their customer service was professional, but it was a little difficult to get a hold of them. Subscribe to Pew Pew Tactical's sales and deals email. was darn effective, though I actually like to hunt with a 26 imp. Not that I think its very likely youll break one anyway. Remingtons 870 has long been their flagship firearm, and today we are taking more than one for a run. Product Family #: 1601735304. I had to have one, and found one for $150.00, it already having had the barrel cut to 20. Additionally Ive had several more deep scratches that would normally be easily buffed out on most any other gun. Win SupX foster slugs kill even big White-Tails quickly & a bit past 100yds (I dont need a Griz gun). introduced a new Mossy Oak Break-Up Pattern on the Model 870 The password should contain at least 8 characters with at least one number or special character. I also have a Remington rifle and it has not giving me any problems, so far my trust is with Remington. It has in excess of 10,000 rounds put through it using every conceivable type of ammunition. versions of the Model 870 Express Super Magnum shotguns, Easy. But I expect itll be satisfactory, and one thing is for sure ; if you slip and fall on it, it wont break your heart like it would if it were a Pigeon Grade Winchester Model 21, now, would it? I personally dont think anyone would be upset. I honestly dont shoot that much, but I see how it can be a bit annoying. with synthetic stock camo finish, 20 barrel and rifled sights $19.69. Remington also Change the rules? Thanks, was now expanded to additional Model 870 12 gauge and 20 gauge This 12-gauge Its the same forend they use on the 870P, the cop guns. They also dont really pass the eye test for me. Also new for 2001 was the Model 870 SPS Super Its also great to read such a positive review about a gun from a company that has had more than its share of bad press regarding quality control. ETHOS Shotgun. Midway though my hitch the powers that be took away our Remingtons and gave us Mossberg 500s; I dont remember anyone in the outfit who approved of the change. and semi-fancy American walnut stock and forend. Within the range of a smoothbore shotgun, its as accurate as it gets. Remington 870 EXP 20 18.5 FRCL BLK $ OUT OF STOCK. The 870 is nice, but you can get a 500 combo for a few bucks less and a Maverick 88 for like $150 less. 870 Express Turkey Camo gun and a Model 870 Express I think your simpleness is showing there bub. The following is a chronological history of the initial specifications How can I purchase back issues I like it since I like to switch up shooting from left and right shoulder. +$22.95 shipping. mmull481 (711) 100%. shotgun (for $91.45), Model 870D Tournament Grade (for If not Gunblast dot com has a review of the 16 gauge BPS in their archive. But I dont really like all of the changes that happened over the years: dimples in magazine tube, plastic follower, synthetic trigger guard. The extractor is a worthwhile upgrade, at about 20 bucks. They have both proven to be excellent shotguns, though the twelve doesnt get out much. You and I are very like minded. Ill have some popcorn. Do whatever you want to it! Century was a milestone product year for the Remington Arms Company. RemChoke barrel with high polish blue finish and semi-fancy satin finished walnut stock and fore-end. Thats the part riveted into the frame, correct? It comes with numerous attachment mechanisms making it easy to toss onto a shotgun like the 870. ruger. Its still reigns. 870 vs. 500 is like Glock vs.1911. These had a special receiver decoration and 32-inch, full-choke If given the choice of the Benelli and a Remington on a $350 budget. synthetic stock and forend. @TheBear: I did get an older one..an older shotgun, a Winchester 1300! My 500 flex did not experience any of these problems and was pristine. Their QC and business decisions dont sit well with me recently. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Its the stock for modern shotguns. introduced the Model 870 All American Special Trap Gun, Type your email address and well send At one point he had some shells that had gotten wet duck hunting and the bullet when off delayed and blew up the lower part of the action but was able to be fix easily. Ive gotten tight groups with the bead sights with slugs, roughly 2.5 inches at 50 yards with a supported position. Totally impractical but major fun. They polished the ejection port, still had issues so back to Remington. fiber-optic sights and Mossy Oak Break-Up finish on metal You wont find the grit and slop that shows up in other pump actions. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. So I bought a brand spanking new Mossburg 500 in 3-1/2 as no one was making one in a pump at the time except Mossburg, and Browning. Later, due to lead fouling (and my ineffective attempts to remove the fouling) it became inaccurate, but a proper cleaning (by someone who knew what they were doing) cured that. Model 870 Express line was expanded with the addition of the They are all over at gun stores. But you dont get a quality shotgun for a $350 870 Express, you get a plastic and rust-prone gizmo with rough parts that is like a monstrosity twin brother of the Wingmaster. introduced cantilever scope mounted barrel on the Model 870 The 590A1 is still used in the Marines to this day. Happily, they are not allowed for Cowboy Action shooting (unlike the Win 97) and so they have not become scarce, but shop for a nice one, they are getting on a bit. Makes that consideration a whole lot harder. Remington the new green pistol doesnt shoot but you can put crimson trace up front. I have 2 870s, a 12 and a 20 ga. Props to TTAG for posting an unbiased review of a product from a company who hasnt been too happy with TTAG in the past. Lubed or not, it runs just fine. Im a little upset about the quality of that coating but otherwise, perfection in all other aspects, especially mechanical function. Youth Turkey Gun versions, Gunsmiths may also have some or can point you to a good shop. also introduced the Model 870 SP Cantilever Scope Mount Deer Remington also offered a 12-gauge, the fully rifled Model 870 SPS with cantilever scope stock in 12 ga. and 20 ga. Long live the king. And it did the same thing repeatedly. introduced the 12 gauge Model 870 Marine Magnum Security gun Even in Iraqi, Marines were trading their Benelli M-4s in for the 590A1s due to the environment that the M4s didnt like. If you are looking for a 20 gauge (which I prefer for many reasons Google the subject) , the oldest 870 20 gauge models were built on the heavier 12 gauge frame and accept the 12 gauge stock. I'd say the jury is still out and we'll have to wait 5-10 years to see how RemArms performs. I had the same issue, and this fixed it right up. this cheivement was made possible by a rock-solid design and innovative Remington management which introduced dozens of variations over a 55-year history to satisfy millions of shotgunners. Remington also offered the Model 870 Express Turkey The Remington 870 shotgun. I tend to prefer the tactical models and all but my .410 Express model represents various tactical 870s. Mines from 57, still waiting for anything to break, no they didnt have mags back then, I replaced my extractor in less than 2 minutes without even removing the bolt assembly from the receiver. Is there no moderation on this forum? Remington 870 Express Compact 20 Gauge Shotgun with Pink Camo Stock $449.00 $369.99; Brand: Remington; Item Number: 81150; Remington 870 Express Tactical 20GA 18.5 inch Pump-Action Shotgun with Knoxx Specops $554.85 $350.00; Brand: Remington; Item Number: 81180; Remington 11-87 Sportsman 20 Gauge Semi-Automatic Shotgun . (, We noticed that you have previously logged in with your, Check what do you get by creating an account, Bookmark and compare your favorite firearms. It is one of the most beat up, ugly, dirty old shotguns youll ever see, and I trust it for home protection every night. They are bleeding. $464.00 $449.99. This seemed to work fine for a while till I ran the gun through the CLEET shotgun school. However, you cant load directly into the chamber like the 870, so single shells have to be cycled from the magazine. Case in point I have an old Sig P220 that is still one of the finest shooting pistols I have ever shot. I contacted Remington to arrange for return/repair and they balked at the idea as I was not using the recommended Remington brand ammunition. If you love to wear hoodies? father, a WWII combat veteran, keeps handy for home defense. Wow a fan boy article on the 870 instead of Glock! I shoot only 00 buck low brass. Oops, forgot if I had a side door I would put a Mdl. Synthetic-Turkey Gun. Both kick like a mule but inexplicably the 500 is significantly lighter in all polymer furniture than the 870 (almost 2 lbs!). Tell me more though about customization, since the 870 seems to have about half the available options of the 500 available on the aftermarket marketplace. remington is garbage. Benelli every time. were discontinued. . Remington offered the famed rifle sights on the barrel, outside of beads, which offer great slug capability. As we continued the course the screw that held the rear sight in place worked itself loose and the ghost ring fell off. Ive been readn these posts again. I ask simply because I wish to purchase a similar-quality gun, used, from a gun dealer/pawn shop. Theres a reason why as of 2016, the top five best selling shotguns goes has follows in this order: The Marine Corps didnt choose this shotgun because it was pretty. Just Click on the the image or description below and enjoy! numbers followed by DU suffix. Just spray it out with spray gun cleaner, let drain/dry, and re-lube. I too am a Rem 870 fan, but also wanted the Win 97 but the prices in the last ten years have skyrocketed because they are one of the few period-authentic pumps to be allowed for Cowboy Action shooting, so all you see on offer now are those truly worn or shot out, for stil too much money, or those in excellent shape for which you pay museum prices. This gun just moved to the top of my Christmas list, and I might have an early Christmas this year. So why is this the standard? Mossberg felt like it was going to fall apart? And for the money, its the best shotgun you can get. Out front, Remington seems to have skimped a little. Just FYI, I try to keep an open mind as there seems to always be something on a gun that I initially disagree with but always find (with maybe a couple exceptions) that with a little practice, they often can change my initial opinion. Those purchased were modified: cutting the barrels to 18-1/4 inches in length, add a Be Square side attached mount with a Aimpoint red dot scope, touch up the blue with cold blueing and they were ready to go. and what appears to be a fine 1911. if only they would bring back the x- 5. Mossberg 940 Turkey Pro. May, Remington announced the production of their three-millionth Remington also introduced Model 870 20 gauge Lightweight Hah how true, and as any marksman should To train them is my cause!. Rock Island Auction Company. Is the Date of Manufacture spelled out plainly? Remington Remington I may earn a small part of the sale from links to any products or services on this site. in a new deluxe grade for all Choose from the 870 Express or Tactical versions right here at Palmetto State Armory. This was a great review and I cant find fault with any of the stated facts. Our 870 and a Mossberg 500 purchased at the same time, with the same round count on it, are currently lightly salted and sitting in a field somewhere in Texas. Also cantilever and receiver-mounts for scopes [3] The Remington Model 870 is a pump-action shotgun manufactured by Remington Arms Company, LLC. Attaching a rail or optic isnt easy and might require a trip to a gunsmith to properly install. history, and the best selling pump-action shotgun in firearms Gotta say I love Travis's very old school bayonet lug. The two biggest problems they have been having are the guns rusting if you look at them wrong and the ejectors breaking (which requires a trip back to Remington to fix). Meh guns and calibers are like Pokemon to me. Also if u look at what shotgun most police departments are issuing u will find that the majority probably close to 70 percent of agencies that issue shotguns are issuing Remington 870s. Proper ammo selection goes a long way, and shotguns certainly give you many different ammo options. 81.169.134.104 and the Model 870 Express Synthetic Deer Gun (with Oh and a new extractor runs $17.99. HiViz fiber-optic sight. I put three boxes of military buckshot and a whole box of cheap #8 birdshot without any issues. Much better quality than my Remington 870 Express. It now has pitting in the barrel and the extractor needs to be replaced but it still functions and is my baby Its been used as a paddle to the duck blind. Loved my Remington 870 16-gauge. And there the only brand that I know of that builds gun parts out of plastic. 2,534 would stocks (no pistol grip) and 21-inch ventilated rib barrels in Weve built dozens of ARs and well cover all the best AR-15 upgrades such as handguards, triggers, BCGs, gas blocks, and more. A raised bead corrects that issue and makes sure your buckshot hits where your bead sits. I had bought every single choke trying to get it to shoot and it was never as good as my 50 year old + Remington Wing master pump that I was given when I was 10 years old. The roughness of the finish on mine soaked it up without any issues, even after using it in the rain. Heck, its outlasted Remingtons own attempts to release a newer pump-action shotgun. No matter how good something is, it can still break. Remington didnt enter as they couldnt compete on cost. Good to see cerberus didnt screw up the 870 yet. Kudos to Remington. Barrel:18 @Evan I dont think Mossbergs are crap, I just preffer an 870. pair. Thanks! Remington designed the 870 to compete with the Winchester Model 12, which was considered the king of shotguns in 1950. My 28 barrel is my all around shotty, and i want to keep it that way. Cheap, DIY and cool (as are all bullpups, IMHO). The ATI extension is about a quarter inch shorter than the 18.5 barrrel. Lemons come from anywhere. Learn the 3 most popular shooting stances & more. I got the military model with the useless but interesting bayonet mount, because I wanted a shotgun you could safely leave with the chamber loaded but without a cocked hammer, none of which you can do with a hammerless gun (if you have a hammerless with a loaded mag but with no round chambered, it rattles and the slide is not locked down; I admit it could well be an alternate way to proceed.) No Machine Guns, no modern SBS/SBRs, no suppressors. The Win 12 feels as much between the hands as any double gun. So I have fond memories of the 870, which my 93 y.o. It was fixed by bending the load gate. They replaced the barrel. field models with custom checkering That strange slotted lifter design on the 500 that you dont like stays out of the way unless the bolt is open, meaning you can reload it with it mounted to your shoulder and keep all your fingernails. 870 Mk-1 military-style, 12 gauge Model 870 shotgun In We'll send you the latest guides and training tips geared Gauge, and the Model 870 Express Youth Gun. advertising it as the finest pump-action shotgun weve ever made, Choate Tool Remington 870 20 Ga Side Folding Stock for 20Ga. 870 150th Ergonomics: * ** * The Remington 870 Express is the quintessential shotgun. After getting those repaired it was still running like junk so he just replaced it with a bottom ejecting browning shotgun. I now own a mossberg but Im still not sure it would go through everything my 870 has been through without a trip to the gunsmith but Ive got 9 more years to try and make it to the same point. 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