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Remington 870 Tactical Shotguns

The Remington 870 Tactical is a rugged, dedicated defense shotgun. It is designed to standup and perform when your life—or the lives of your loved ones—require the utmost in dependability, accuracy and peformance. It's the gold standard for high-risk defense applications.

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Popular Remington 870 Tactical Models



The Model 870 Tactical was developed with the singular goal of developing a high performance gun for defense of home and person. It's built on the legendary and ultra-dependable Remington 870 pump action and comes standard with a 18 1/2" barrel with Tactical Rem Choke. It has 6+1 capacity for 2 3/4" or 3" 12-gauge shells and comes with a standard 2-shot extension.

The receiver on the 870 tactical is milled of solid steel and tapped to support the addition of an optics rail. While not standard with all models, the addition of XS Ghost Rings and XS blade sights allow for rapid target acquistion and precision shot placement. Twin-action bars help to prevent binding and twisting during operation.

Remington 870 Tactical Key Features:

Remington 870 tactical shotguns are manufactured to meet the highest standard for accuracy, reliability and durability.

  • Receiver milled from solid steel billet
  • Twin action bars to prevent binding and twisting during pump operation
  • 18 1/2" tactical barrel with optional XS front blade sight
  • Fully adjustable sight to account for windage and elevation
  • 2-shot magazine extension (add-on)
  • Drilled and tapped receive for mounting optics and sight systems
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Remington 870 Express Tactical Shotguns

The 870 Express Tactical is the most popular tactical shotgun manufactured by Remington. The Express Tactical comes with just about all the bells and whistles you'd want from a technical defense shotgun. These include ghost ring sights and XS Sight Systems. Together these provide a streamlined sight picture with an uninterrupted peripheral that provides better target acquisition and accuracy.

The 870 Express Tactical comes standard with an extended choke tube with teeth and ample circular vents—which may assist with the discharge of breacher rounds. Having an extended choke with is vented may also help to reduce recoil. An extended magazine tube that holds six rounds of 2 3/4" or 3" 12-guage shells ensure agressive firepower.

Without the exteneded muzzle device the 870 Express Tactical comes with a standard 18.5" barrel. To adjust shot pattern standard Remington choke tubes will thread into the barrel. Instead of the usual plastic followers included with most magazines, the 870 Express Tactical has an aftermarket stainless steel follower that provides exceptional operability and durability.

Even with all the extras that come standard on the Remington 870 Express Tactical, there are a number of aftermarket modification that can still be made to enhance operability and perform. The 870 Express Tactical was built for utility and as a tactical shotgun it delivers.

Below are some of the more popular 870 Express Tactical models.


Remington 870 Express Tactical Magpul Matte Blue 12 Gauge 3in Pump Action Shotgun - 18.5in

remington 870 express tactical magpul

Specs:

Attribute Spec
Gauge: 12 Gauge
Chamber: 3 inch
Capacity: 6+1
Barrel Length: 18.5 inches
LOP: 14 inches
Finish: Matte Black
Choke: FC
Weight: 7.5 lbs
Action: Pump
Color: Black
Hand: Right
Overall length: 38.5 inches
Product line: Model 870 Express Tactical
Sights: Single Bead
Stock: Magpul
Application: Hunting, Tactical, Skeet Shooting

Remington 870 Express Tactical 6-Position Stock Matte Blue 12 Gauge 3in Pump Action Shotgun - 18.5in

remington 870 express tactical 6 position

Specs:

Attribute Spec
Gauge: 12 Gauge
Chamber: 3 inch
Capacity: 6+1
Barrel Length: 18.5 inches
LOP: 14 inches
Finish: Matte Blue
Choke: C
Weight: 7.5 lbs
Action: Pump
Color: Black
Hand: Right
Overall length: 36-39 inches
Stock: Magpul CTR 6-Position

Remington 870 Tactical Matte Black 12 Gauge 3in Pump Action Shotgun - 18.5in, Pistol Grip

remington 870 tactical shotgun with pistor grip

Specs:

Attribute Spec
Gauge: 12 Gauge
Chamber: 3 inch
Capacity: 6+1
Barrel Length: 18.5
Finish: Matte
Weight: 7.5 lbs
Action: Pump
Color: Black
Hand: Right
Product line: Model 870
Stock: Composite
Application: Tactical, Hunting, Skeet