Comments on: New Remington 870 Express Tactical http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/ Firearms not Politics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:38:33 +1300 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Mr. Smith http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-16935 Mr. Smith Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:55:42 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-16935 I have an older 870tac. I have a streamlight strion rechargeable weapon light, Hogue rubberized stock and forend and a spec-0ps tactical shell holder. I've never had any problems with my 870. I buy all of my weapons with durability in mind, and i have to say... the 870 hasn't let me down yet. Speaking of durability, I just go a GP100 with the Hogue grips and I ordered a ghost ring blade rear sight for it. It's absolutely rock solid. Anyone ever had a bad experience with a GP??? And can we post pics?? I have an older 870tac. I have a streamlight strion rechargeable weapon light, Hogue rubberized stock and forend and a spec-0ps tactical shell holder. I’ve never had any problems with my 870. I buy all of my weapons with durability in mind, and i have to say… the 870 hasn’t let me down yet. Speaking of durability, I just go a GP100 with the Hogue grips and I ordered a ghost ring blade rear sight for it. It’s absolutely rock solid. Anyone ever had a bad experience with a GP??? And can we post pics??

]]> By: Brad http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-14885 Brad Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:01:03 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-14885 I recently bought mine, and i love it. its a sweet gun. I now have a b square mount, sight mark red dot, and a wrap around the butt for 5 more rounds. the red dot is not bad, especially considering most reputable brands offer lifetime warrenties I recently bought mine, and i love it. its a sweet gun. I now have a b square mount, sight mark red dot, and a wrap around the butt for 5 more rounds. the red dot is not bad, especially considering most reputable brands offer lifetime warrenties

]]> By: Edward http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-14490 Edward Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:03:44 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-14490 As a Marine Gulf War Vet and Law Enforcement Officer, I can appreciate the need of a reliable weapons system and after careful consideration, I elected to add the Stealth Tactical Optics System by BSA. The system provided me a Red Dot Scope with removeable Laser and Flashlight attachments that can be worked with the optional remote switches. I have not had any problems with recoil concerns and the cost was ok at $119.00. Granted, the system is no EOTech and frankly, I was not about to pay more for the optics than what the weapon cost me. I also replaced the stock with a collapsable one that included a five shotshell saddle. My sling choice is a single point system that hooks to a universal loop attached to the stock. Recoil is minimal with the use of rifled slugs. This setup suits me fine for home defense and the occassional off-duty gigs guarding cargo ships at our port. Only problem I am currently dealing with is the Grey finish that suddenly started to bubble up and peel. No, the weapon did not go for a swim. This defect occurred within the first week after purchase. The Manufacturer was quick to take care of this minor cosmetic issue and sent me the mailing packet to allow me to send the weapon to them for corrective action. As a Marine Gulf War Vet and Law Enforcement Officer, I can appreciate the need of a reliable weapons system and after careful consideration, I elected to add the Stealth Tactical Optics System by BSA. The system provided me a Red Dot Scope with removeable Laser and Flashlight attachments that can be worked with the optional remote switches. I have not had any problems with recoil concerns and the cost was ok at $119.00. Granted, the system is no EOTech and frankly, I was not about to pay more for the optics than what the weapon cost me. I also replaced the stock with a collapsable one that included a five shotshell saddle. My sling choice is a single point system that hooks to a universal loop attached to the stock. Recoil is minimal with the use of rifled slugs. This setup suits me fine for home defense and the occassional off-duty gigs guarding cargo ships at our port. Only problem I am currently dealing with is the Grey finish that suddenly started to bubble up and peel. No, the weapon did not go for a swim. This defect occurred within the first week after purchase. The Manufacturer was quick to take care of this minor cosmetic issue and sent me the mailing packet to allow me to send the weapon to them for corrective action.

]]> By: Charles http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-14090 Charles Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:54:04 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-14090 Has someone so far customized his Remington 870 Express Tactical? Please provide us with what you have done to your gun, the accessories added, and which brands you used? I am thinking about adding stuff, esp. the fore-end picatinny rail, like someone mentioned in the foregoing, the Surefire M69 mount. So after you put on the M69, which or what type of lights do you use? Surefire also supplies an integrated fore-end with light, anyone has any experience? I would also like to know the optics or scope if any, that is best for this shotgun. Thanks a lot. Has someone so far customized his Remington 870 Express Tactical? Please provide us with what you have done to your gun, the accessories added, and which brands you used?

I am thinking about adding stuff, esp. the fore-end picatinny rail, like someone mentioned in the foregoing, the Surefire M69 mount. So after you put on the M69, which or what type of lights do you use? Surefire also supplies an integrated fore-end with light, anyone has any experience?

I would also like to know the optics or scope if any, that is best for this shotgun.

Thanks a lot.

]]> By: Erik http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-14069 Erik Sun, 06 Sep 2009 04:45:27 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-14069 Brian, 1) the barrel can be changed in under 5 minutes. You can probably get a used barrel for $100 2) the extension comes off, you will need a cap for the tube, maybe a shorter spring, and a plug if you are hunting birds to limit the tube to 2 rounds Brian,

1) the barrel can be changed in under 5 minutes. You can probably get a used barrel for $100

2) the extension comes off, you will need a cap for the tube, maybe a shorter spring, and a plug if you are hunting birds to limit the tube to 2 rounds

]]> By: Brian http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-14006 Brian Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:11:33 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-14006 This might be a really stupid question, so please humor me. I am very seriously considering this shotgun for my home defence weapon, but I cannot seem to fine two answers: 1) Can barrel be interchanged? Say, if I wanted to go duck hunting. Could I just buy a compatable extended barrel and swap it out for the hunt? 2) Can the 2 round factory magazine extention either be removed temporarily or interchanged with a standard 5 + 1 magazine? Same senario as above. Just wondering if I can cheaply convert this to an occasional hunting shotgun, or I would have to buy another one. Thanks! Brian This might be a really stupid question, so please humor me. I am very seriously considering this shotgun for my home defence weapon, but I cannot seem to fine two answers:

1) Can barrel be interchanged? Say, if I wanted to go duck hunting. Could I just buy a compatable extended barrel and swap it out for the hunt?

2) Can the 2 round factory magazine extention either be removed temporarily or interchanged with a standard 5 + 1 magazine? Same senario as above. Just wondering if I can cheaply convert this to an occasional hunting shotgun, or I would have to buy another one.

Thanks!

Brian

]]> By: Brian http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-13966 Brian Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:21:25 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-13966 The breaching choke is used to blow a lock out of the door. It's used with a compressed powder shot... The teeth are so it doesn't slip off the lock, and the holes vent the gasses so ur barrel doesn't bulge. It can also be used as a "compliance device"... The breaching choke is used to blow a lock out of the door. It’s used with a compressed powder shot… The teeth are so it doesn’t slip off the lock, and the holes vent the gasses so ur barrel doesn’t bulge. It can also be used as a “compliance device”…

]]> By: Scott http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-13798 Scott Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:36:39 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-13798 Hey Mike... Don't know which PD you are formerly from, but the breach choke IS used to breach a door, etc. Not break glass, scare a dem, or adversary! Place against lock, hinge, and go boom! That is what they are for! Scott Hey Mike…

Don’t know which PD you are formerly from, but the breach choke IS used to breach a door, etc. Not break glass, scare a dem, or adversary!

Place against lock, hinge, and go boom!

That is what they are for!

Scott

]]> By: ChrisC http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-13261 ChrisC Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:57:55 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-13261 The TacStar side saddle was so easy to install; you insert the mounting bolts at the same time you are backing out the trigger pins (on the 870)I was surprised at how clean and easy the installation was. The TacStar side saddle was so easy to install; you insert the mounting bolts at the same time you are backing out the trigger pins (on the 870)I was surprised at how clean and easy the installation was.

]]> By: Mark http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-11617 Mark Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:46:22 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-11617 On the 7 shot issue.... I called Remington customer service... The Rep told me the Express Tactical is a 6+1 (not 7+1) gun and it was a clerical misunderstanding when the literature was created... I can stuff 6- 3" shells and 6 1/2 -2 3/4" shells in mine, so it looks like that's the explanation.... On the 7 shot issue…. I called Remington customer service… The Rep told me the Express Tactical is a 6+1 (not 7+1) gun and it was a clerical misunderstanding when the literature was created… I can stuff 6- 3″ shells and 6 1/2 -2 3/4″ shells in mine, so it looks like that’s the explanation….

]]> By: Chris http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-11271 Chris Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:34:21 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-11271 The tacstar side saddle fits this gun like a glove, no modification necessary. The fore end does not overlap the receiver. The tacstar side saddle fits this gun like a glove, no modification necessary. The fore end does not overlap the receiver.

]]> By: TruckStop http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-11143 TruckStop Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:50:24 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-11143 This is my first shotgun and I just picked mine up yesterday!!! I've got a question in response to chris' post from Nov. 7, 2008. "I also added something called a “Side Saddle” made by TacStar, to the receiver (opposite the ejection port). This carries six additional shells." i wanted to ask, to chris or anyone who added the tacstar six shot saddle, did you have to modify or cut the factory forend to get the saddle to fit? from my understanding, as long as the forend is not covering any part of the receiver (which the factory forend doesnt?) the saddle should fit on without having to cut the forend? is this correct? any help would be appreciated. thanks This is my first shotgun and I just picked mine up yesterday!!!

I’ve got a question in response to chris’ post from Nov. 7, 2008.

“I also added something called a “Side Saddle” made by TacStar, to the receiver (opposite the ejection port). This carries six additional shells.”

i wanted to ask, to chris or anyone who added the tacstar six shot saddle, did you have to modify or cut the factory forend to get the saddle to fit?

from my understanding, as long as the forend is not covering any part of the receiver (which the factory forend doesnt?) the saddle should fit on without having to cut the forend? is this correct?

any help would be appreciated. thanks

]]> By: jeff stevens http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-10190 jeff stevens Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:07:15 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-10190 Does anybody know if the model 870 autoloader comes with a pistol grip and available to place a pressure pad for a surefire light......just curious Jeff Does anybody know if the model 870 autoloader comes with a pistol grip and available to place a pressure pad for a surefire light……just curious

Jeff

]]> By: Sonny http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-9925 Sonny Tue, 26 May 2009 17:53:01 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-9925 I've got an 870(81198) on the way..maybe in a couple of days. Got a few boxes of 00's, 2's,4's, and 4 buck so I'll have some fun when it comes in. Probably will get a tactical sling and some attached shell holders for it, maybe a HWP for aiming. I personally like the idea of the breach teeth on the choke. Sometimes while out hunting, I lose my house keys.......can help me punch through my door so I can get in. I also think that the sound it makes while loading a round is quite intimidating....I love it! I’ve got an 870(81198) on the way..maybe in a couple of days. Got a few boxes of 00’s, 2’s,4’s, and 4 buck so I’ll have some fun when it comes in. Probably will get a tactical sling and some attached shell holders for it, maybe a HWP for aiming. I personally like the idea of the breach teeth on the choke. Sometimes while out hunting, I lose my house keys…….can help me punch through my door so I can get in. I also think that the sound it makes while loading a round is quite intimidating….I love it!

]]> By: Timai http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-9416 Timai Sun, 10 May 2009 04:09:39 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-9416 When I purchased my 870, I had to assemble the rail and sight, which is Ok. I had it sighted in that same day. The action is very smooth. But, I'm on two blood thinners because of a heart attack a year ago, and the recoil has an 'interesting' affect on my shoulder. I intend to use this a lot up here in the Northern forest. Has anyone ever had one of these Magna-ported? If so, how is it? The other alternative, does anyone make a screw in muzzle break to replace the breacher? When I purchased my 870, I had to assemble the rail and sight, which is Ok. I had it sighted in that same day. The action is very smooth.
But, I’m on two blood thinners because of a heart attack a year ago, and the recoil has an ‘interesting’ affect on my shoulder. I intend to use this a lot up here in the Northern forest. Has anyone ever had one of these Magna-ported? If so, how is it? The other alternative, does anyone make a screw in muzzle break to replace the breacher?

]]> By: Vidal http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-9349 Vidal Fri, 08 May 2009 06:36:35 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-9349 Dean, I assure you that my sight came inside the box in a plastic cylinder including the rail, screws, and glue. I'm beginning to wonder if the info. Remington gave me about the 6+1 after the extension is correct. How many shells can you fit in yours? Anyway, my email is vidal1313 [ at] hotmail d ot com. If you want send me an e-mail and I'll send you pictures of the installation instructions so that you can prove to Remington they are wrong. Good Luck, Vidal Dean,
I assure you that my sight came inside the box in a plastic cylinder including the rail, screws, and glue. I’m beginning to wonder if the info. Remington gave me about the 6+1 after the extension is correct. How many shells can you fit in yours?
Anyway, my email is vidal1313 [ at] hotmail d ot com. If you want send me an e-mail and I’ll send you pictures of the installation instructions so that you can prove to Remington they are wrong.
Good Luck,
Vidal

]]> By: Dean http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-9309 Dean Thu, 07 May 2009 15:13:45 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-9309 Well I contacted Remington directly by phone on two occasions; both times the representatives confidently stated that the rear rail is pre-installed at the factory and not separately placed in the box for installation... I don't know what to say about this - Either the support reps have no clue about the contents of what they are selling OR the Remington factory has some SERIOUS Quality-control issues if something so noticeable slipped by them. I shudder to think what other things could be missing internally... Well I contacted Remington directly by phone on two occasions; both times the representatives confidently stated that the rear rail is pre-installed at the factory and not separately placed in the box for installation… I don’t know what to say about this – Either the support reps have no clue about the contents of what they are selling OR the Remington factory has some SERIOUS Quality-control issues if something so noticeable slipped by them. I shudder to think what other things could be missing internally…

]]> By: Dean http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-9251 Dean Wed, 06 May 2009 04:32:48 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-9251 Vidal, Unfortunately, the Ghost Ring rail sight was not included in my box. I got the firearm in the mail and the store rep told me to send it back and they'll give me a whole new gun and refund the shipping cost. I don't think the rep knows that the rail is supposed to be uninstalled and in the box. I'm going to ask if they could just send me the missing part in the mail rather than having to ship this back to them. I'm glad you're enjoying the shotgun. Vidal,
Unfortunately, the Ghost Ring rail sight was not included in my box. I got the firearm in the mail and the store rep told me to send it back and they’ll give me a whole new gun and refund the shipping cost. I don’t think the rep knows that the rail is supposed to be uninstalled and in the box. I’m going to ask if they could just send me the missing part in the mail rather than having to ship this back to them.

I’m glad you’re enjoying the shotgun.

]]> By: Vidal http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-9247 Vidal Wed, 06 May 2009 03:22:31 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-9247 Hey Dean, The box just said mag extension. It turns out that it is 6+1 with the extension as I called Remington and verified. The sight should be included inside the box with glue and instructions. It takes 5 minutes to install. I hope they included it in yours. By the way, I'm liking this weapon more and more every day. Hey Dean,
The box just said mag extension. It turns out that it is 6+1 with the extension as I called Remington and verified. The sight should be included inside the box with glue and instructions. It takes 5 minutes to install. I hope they included it in yours. By the way, I’m liking this weapon more and more every day.

]]> By: Dean http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-9228 Dean Tue, 05 May 2009 18:28:15 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-9228 I got an 870 Express Tactical with Ghost Rings but when I opened the box it didn't have the rear mounted rail installed. The store rep said that Remington must have forgot to install it in the factory.... That's some seriously bad QC - If they forgot something so obvious, I wonder what else could be left out. I got an 870 Express Tactical with Ghost Rings but when I opened the box it didn’t have the rear mounted rail installed. The store rep said that Remington must have forgot to install it in the factory…. That’s some seriously bad QC – If they forgot something so obvious, I wonder what else could be left out.

]]> By: Dean http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-9165 Dean Mon, 04 May 2009 07:10:15 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-9165 @Vidal If the box says 7+1 you should contact Remington and find out what's going on. Remington's official website says "It packs a full 7 rounds of 2 3/4" or 3" 12-gauge firepower with the factory installed 2-shot extension." @Vidal
If the box says 7+1 you should contact Remington and find out what’s going on. Remington’s official website says “It packs a full 7 rounds of 2 3/4″ or 3″ 12-gauge firepower with the factory installed 2-shot extension.”

]]> By: Vidal http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-9025 Vidal Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:10:22 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-9025 I purchased mine last week. I then realized the the it only holds 6+1 even though above it says that it should be 7+1 with the magazine extension. The box says that it is included. Anyway, I went back to the store that sold it to me and they "have not heard of it." They tested the other ones they had available in the store and they all were 6+1. Is the extension supposed to be already installed by the manufacturer? Are they all suppose to include it? The box say it has a magazine extension, but I can't find the where it would say the amount it holds. I thank you guys I advance for your help. Vidal Arizona I purchased mine last week. I then realized the the it only holds 6+1 even though above it says that it should be 7+1 with the magazine extension. The box says that it is included. Anyway, I went back to the store that sold it to me and they “have not heard of it.” They tested the other ones they had available in the store and they all were 6+1. Is the extension supposed to be already installed by the manufacturer? Are they all suppose to include it? The box say it has a magazine extension, but I can’t find the where it would say the amount it holds.
I thank you guys I advance for your help.
Vidal
Arizona

]]> By: Don http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-8658 Don Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:36:12 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-8658 go to www.xssights.com it is the company that made them for remington, it might be a wait because all their production is going to remington. but was told i could probably get one in a month. go to http://www.xssights.com it is the company that made them for remington, it might be a wait because all their production is going to remington. but was told i could probably get one in a month.

]]> By: Rob http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-8497 Rob Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:10:04 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-8497 Anyone know if you can purchase the weaver mounted xs sight by itself somewhere?? Anyone know if you can purchase the weaver mounted xs sight by itself somewhere??

]]> By: Steve Morse http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-7925 Steve Morse Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:55:24 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-7925 The Tactical choke on the 81198 model is closest to an Inproved Cylinder choke. This is confirmed by Remington Tech Support. I measeured mine and the constriction from one end to the other end of the choke is .013" which falls close to an Improved Cylinder Choke which is typically .010" constriction. Steve The Tactical choke on the 81198 model is closest to an Inproved Cylinder choke. This is confirmed by Remington Tech Support. I measeured mine and the constriction from one end to the other end of the choke is .013″ which falls close to an Improved Cylinder Choke which is typically .010″ constriction.

Steve

]]> By: Bob http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-7686 Bob Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:33:30 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-7686 WRONG! All of you. The breacher is not for doors, OR for stunning an adversary. It is for breaking glass. They work quite well. WRONG! All of you.
The breacher is not for doors, OR for stunning an adversary. It is for breaking glass. They work quite well.

]]> By: chachee http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-7595 chachee Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:54:38 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-7595 which is better this or the mossberg 590a1 18.5 tactical? thanks which is better this or the mossberg 590a1 18.5 tactical? thanks

]]> By: Mike http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-7208 Mike Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:57:43 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-7208 The extended choke tube on the barrel has absolutely NOTHING to do with breaching doors as was previously said. The teeth on it are used as a impact device to stun an adversary without shooting them. You would NEVER jam your shotguns barrel into a door. I am a former police officer and many of the shotguns in our cruisers were equipped with very similar looking devices on the ends of the barrels. Ken, the model with the ghost ring sight should have the numbers 81198 on the end of the box as that's Remingtons order number for that model. Jon, it's safe to fire slugs through the extended tube. It is cylinder bored having no constriction to it. You can safely fire any 2-3/4" or 3" shell through that shotgun without harm. The extended choke tube on the barrel has absolutely NOTHING to do with breaching doors as was previously said. The teeth on it are used as a impact device to stun an adversary without shooting them. You would NEVER jam your shotguns barrel into a door. I am a former police officer and many of the shotguns in our cruisers were equipped with very similar looking devices on the ends of the barrels.

Ken, the model with the ghost ring sight should have the numbers 81198 on the end of the box as that’s Remingtons order number for that model.

Jon, it’s safe to fire slugs through the extended tube. It is cylinder bored having no constriction to it. You can safely fire any 2-3/4″ or 3″ shell through that shotgun without harm.

]]> By: Jon http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-7165 Jon Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:07:04 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-7165 Is it safe to fire slugs through the Tactical Extended Rem Choke? Are there any type of shells that would be unsafe? Is it safe to fire slugs through the Tactical Extended Rem Choke? Are there any type of shells that would be unsafe?

]]> By: Ken http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-7117 Ken Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:08:09 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-7117 This is strange. I thought I just found my Tactical ghost ring model, since it had the front blade sight and tapped holes for the ghost ring sight rail (although the rear sight rail was not installed). The guy behind the counter said it didn't come with a sight rail, which seemed odd (the tag on the gun also had "GR" next to the 870 numbers). I asked him to check the box and there wasn't one, although I'm not sure he had the right box to begin with. He was clearly annoyed with me, so I didn't pursue it any further. But it sounds like the one on display should have been the one in Dustin's box. I've been wanting one since I saw them, and I may get it anyway if the sight rail can be ordered at a reasonable price, but I don't see them on XS' site. Does anyone know if the part number would include everyhing needed (ghost ring sight, rail & screws)? This is strange. I thought I just found my Tactical ghost ring model, since it had the front blade sight and tapped holes for the ghost ring sight rail (although the rear sight rail was not installed). The guy behind the counter said it didn’t come with a sight rail, which seemed odd (the tag on the gun also had “GR” next to the 870 numbers). I asked him to check the box and there wasn’t one, although I’m not sure he had the right box to begin with. He was clearly annoyed with me, so I didn’t pursue it any further. But it sounds like the one on display should have been the one in Dustin’s box.

I’ve been wanting one since I saw them, and I may get it anyway if the sight rail can be ordered at a reasonable price, but I don’t see them on XS’ site. Does anyone know if the part number would include everyhing needed (ghost ring sight, rail & screws)?

]]> By: Dustin http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-7099 Dustin Thu, 05 Mar 2009 02:03:16 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-7099 I just bought a 870 tactical. It came with the rail to go on the reciever and the ghost ring sight to go onto the reciever, but it has a bead sight on the end of the barrel. Is this the correct sight combination? I put the rail and sight on and put the lock tite included on the threads before I noticed that some models have the blade sight. I just bought a 870 tactical. It came with the rail to go on the reciever and the ghost ring sight to go onto the reciever, but it has a bead sight on the end of the barrel. Is this the correct sight combination? I put the rail and sight on and put the lock tite included on the threads before I noticed that some models have the blade sight.

]]> By: Mary Kay http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-7032 Mary Kay Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:24:24 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-7032 We just got 5 in at personalsecurityzone.com Mary Kay We just got 5 in at personalsecurityzone.com

Mary Kay

]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-6629 Steve Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:23:32 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-6629 Picked one up at onlinegundeals.com for 350.00 with the factory mag ext. It holds 6+1 out of the factory. Put about 20rds through it so far. Fires smooth and group is pretty tight at 25yrds with buckshot. Picked one up at onlinegundeals.com for 350.00 with the factory mag ext. It holds 6+1 out of the factory.

Put about 20rds through it so far. Fires smooth and group is pretty tight at 25yrds with buckshot.

]]> By: Gigan http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-6617 Gigan Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:06:41 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-6617 I just picked mine up at Big 5 Sporting Goods. On sale till the 21st of Feb. for $339.00. I think its a terrific price. I just picked mine up at Big 5 Sporting Goods. On sale till the 21st of Feb. for $339.00. I think its a terrific price.

]]> By: rodney http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-6495 rodney Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:28:56 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-6495 lasermax makes a light mount that affixes right on the extension tube. there are others also that mount the same way, its the best way to go. lasermax makes a light mount that affixes right on the extension tube. there are others also that mount the same way, its the best way to go.

]]> By: Don Flies http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-6452 Don Flies Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:39:01 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-6452 could you get me the number of the sight rail and the phone number? got mine the other day but the guys didn't know the number at cabela's could you get me the number of the sight rail and the phone number? got mine the other day but the guys didn’t know the number at cabela’s

]]> By: Jay http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-6319 Jay Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:58:02 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-6319 I just got mine from Tanners here in Pa. I shot it five times and it shoots great. Can anyone help me out with what a good type of mounted light to put on it? If you don't have one shame on you! HaHa I just got mine from Tanners here in Pa. I shot it five times and it shoots great. Can anyone help me out with what a good type of mounted light to put on it? If you don’t have one shame on you! HaHa

]]> By: Andy http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-6007 Andy Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:39:30 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-6007 Just picked one up at Cabela's for $399, nice gun. It was the standard model, no rail but it is drilled and tapped, they give a part # and 800 # to order the rail, not sure of the price. Just picked one up at Cabela’s for $399, nice gun. It was the standard model, no rail but it is drilled and tapped, they give a part # and 800 # to order the rail, not sure of the price.

]]> By: streamit http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-5427 streamit Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:22:48 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-5427 i need to know if it will be available in left hand i need to know if it will be available in left hand

]]> By: marine2541 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-4747 marine2541 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:46:43 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-4747 Load it up with #4 buck. This is a load preferred by many police departments. I saw a demonstration on one of the Wednesday evening gun shows. It seems a shotgun has less penetration through walls and beyond than all other options, i.e. handguns and a carbine. Seeing this, I took my M-1 carbine to a local gunsmith and put it up for consignment. A model 870 express tactical with Ghost Ring Sights seems to be all the gun I need for home defense or any hunting I might do in the future. The choke seems beneficial to me. It saves porting the barrel to reduce recoil and muzzle jump. Also, couldn't other chokes be inserted if desired? I wonder if I can get it in the wood stock however. Wood is preferable over the synthetic to me because of looks and convenience if any adjustments need to done to the stock. I have a 15 1/4 length of pull. Number 7 1/2 shot was also suggested for home defense, penetration considerations again. I dislike the pistol grip because shotguns don't pattern more then six inches in an enclosed space such as a house, even less in mine because my house is small. Off-hip shooting is definitely Hollywood. Anyway, I'm anxious to make one my own. Load it up with #4 buck. This is a load preferred by many police departments. I saw a demonstration on one of the Wednesday evening gun shows. It seems a shotgun has less penetration through walls and beyond than all other options, i.e. handguns and a carbine. Seeing this, I took my M-1 carbine to a local gunsmith and put it up for consignment. A model 870 express tactical with Ghost Ring Sights seems to be all the gun I need for home defense or any hunting I might do in the future. The choke seems beneficial to me. It saves porting the barrel to reduce recoil and muzzle jump. Also, couldn’t other chokes be inserted if desired? I wonder if I can get it in the wood stock however. Wood is preferable over the synthetic to me because of looks and convenience if any adjustments need to done to the stock. I have a 15 1/4 length of pull.
Number 7 1/2 shot was also suggested for home defense, penetration considerations again. I dislike the pistol grip because shotguns don’t pattern more then six inches in an enclosed space such as a house, even less in mine because my house is small. Off-hip shooting is definitely Hollywood. Anyway, I’m anxious to make one my own.

]]> By: Hellfish http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-4679 Hellfish Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:11:41 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-4679 Any news on when these things are going on sale? Any news on when these things are going on sale?

]]> By: Snapfire http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-4551 Snapfire Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:43:07 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-4551 Jim, the sling swivel is a piece included with the magazine extension kits. Jim, the sling swivel is a piece included with the magazine extension kits.

]]> By: Jim http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-4448 Jim Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:39:12 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-4448 I've got a question about the forward sling mount, I found the Tactical 870 for a great price at Big 5 Sporting Goods which didn't come with the sling swivel. This weekend I was in a Academy Sporting Goods in Texas and the sling swivel was on the gun, I have searched different websites and can't find this sling swivel. Need some assistance. Thanks I’ve got a question about the forward sling mount, I found the Tactical 870 for a great price at Big 5 Sporting Goods which didn’t come with the sling swivel. This weekend I was in a Academy Sporting Goods in Texas and the sling swivel was on the gun, I have searched different websites and can’t find this sling swivel. Need some assistance. Thanks

]]> By: Bagdadjoe http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-4082 Bagdadjoe Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:10:49 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-4082 Hmmm, doesn't scare this Dem at all. Why is it that way too many of you guys think that Republicans have a lock on gun ownership or being pro-gun? Remember, had a lot of Dems not voted for Dub in 2000, we would have had (shudder) Al to contend with the last 8 years. By the way, I voted for Obama (anybody but Hillary!) in the primary. Naturally, I voted for my vet bro, John in the general election and my state went with McCain. Maybe you guys ought to be friendly with as many Dems as possible and get them to vote for a pro-gun candidate next time. If we have a next time. I just bought my 2nd 870 at a (gasp) gunshow over the weekend....time to ditch the 25" barrel and get some goodies on it...don't think that will include a breacher....they're scary. Hmmm, doesn’t scare this Dem at all. Why is it that way too many of you guys think that Republicans have a lock on gun ownership or being pro-gun? Remember, had a lot of Dems not voted for Dub in 2000, we would have had (shudder) Al to contend with the last 8 years. By the way, I voted for Obama (anybody but Hillary!) in the primary. Naturally, I voted for my vet bro, John in the general election and my state went with McCain. Maybe you guys ought to be friendly with as many Dems as possible and get them to vote for a pro-gun candidate next time. If we have a next time.
I just bought my 2nd 870 at a (gasp) gunshow over the weekend….time to ditch the 25″ barrel and get some goodies on it…don’t think that will include a breacher….they’re scary.

]]> By: M.A. Martinez http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/#comment-3631 M.A. Martinez Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:40:27 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-3631 A very nice civilian defense weapon. I thought one simply fired slugs into the locking mechanisms in a door frame, though, rather than try to shove a barrel into a door! Well, whatever works, I guess... I prefer a pistol-grip stock if I were to be swinging that around a lot, though. I'd think it would come like that out of the box, but then again how would they sell any "tweak candy" if they gave us everything up front? A very nice civilian defense weapon. I thought one simply fired slugs into the locking mechanisms in a door frame, though, rather than try to shove a barrel into a door! Well, whatever works, I guess… I prefer a pistol-grip stock if I were to be swinging that around a lot, though. I’d think it would come like that out of the box, but then again how would they sell any “tweak candy” if they gave us everything up front?

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