Comments on: New Remington 870 Express Tactical http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:19:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Big D. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/comment-page-1/#comment-81505 Big D. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:22:00 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-81505 Remington fit and finish is nothing like it was 15 years ago. Quality control is one of the worst or USA gun companies. Remington is all i owned for many many tears but when quality started to go down and i started having trouble with my weapons i started looking else were. Now i own only one Remington with no more to follow. It is a shame that a company that had such a reputation has sunk so low, when they use to be on top. Management is the big problem, all they see is $$$ so corners are cut, people laid off and materials are not what they use to be. There is no more pride in being American made. Remington fit and finish is nothing like it was 15 years ago. Quality control is one of the worst or USA gun companies. Remington is all i owned for many many tears but when quality started to go down and i started having trouble with my weapons i started looking else were. Now i own only one Remington with no more to follow. It is a shame that a company that had such a reputation has sunk so low, when they use to be on top. Management is the big problem, all they see is $$$ so corners are cut, people laid off and materials are not what they use to be. There is no more pride in being American made.

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]]> By: Beckwith http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/comment-page-1/#comment-65747 Beckwith Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:26:08 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-65747 I own a Remington 870 Express Tactical Gray. Purchased 5/2010. I was under the impression (from the manufacturer) the magazine held 6 shells. I own a Remington 870 Express Tactical Gray. Purchased 5/2010.

I was under the impression (from the manufacturer) the magazine held 6 shells.

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]]> By: Blue http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/comment-page-1/#comment-61183 Blue Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:24:59 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-61183 @beckwith.... There is a groove cut into the magazine extension tube about two inches from the end. The swivel screw must line up with this groove in order to screw it into the threaded side of the swivel mount. @beckwith….

There is a groove cut into the magazine extension tube about two inches from the end. The swivel screw must line up with this groove in order to screw it into the threaded side of the swivel mount.

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]]> By: ash http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/comment-page-1/#comment-55571 ash Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:45:04 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-55571 Too bad the finish on 870s is so bad these days. The new Wing Masters have a crappy finish compared to how Wing Masters used to be made. Anything with "Express" in the name has a VERY poorly applied powder finish that nobody is happy with. I would even bet their Marine Magnum's coating doesn't have the same one it used to have back in the day. All the new 870s have very poor finishes, shame on Remington. It's practically a scam these days, most of the 870s have finishes no better than cheap spray paint. If you want a GOOD 870, it seems you have to seek out an out of production Police Magnum or something. Mossberg's shotguns all have an extremely tough parkerized finish that is known for great durability and strength...I have no idea why Remington is dropping the ball on their new 870s these days. I've seen tons of people both online and in real life who have had to have their 870s (both the new Wing Masters and anything from the "Express" line) refinished professionally just to get a good looking shotgun with a good finish. The Wing Master bluing rubs off easily and the Express "powder coat" flakes off like cheap paint. Just a word of warning to anyone considering buying Remington shotguns these days...their quality has drastically gone downhill in various aspects. Before anyone accused me of being Mossberg biased...I'm not, I always liked Remington shotguns and grew up with them, but after looking to buy my own and I see nothing but disappointment with their new 870s. I will go with Mossberg because I know they don't skimp on build quality like Remington is lately. Remington USED to be a very good name in shotguns. Spend a little more and get a Mossberg 590A1, at least you know the finish is tough and the reliability is excellent.

Too bad the finish on 870s is so bad these days. The new Wing Masters have a crappy finish compared to how Wing Masters used to be made. Anything with “Express” in the name has a VERY poorly applied powder finish that nobody is happy with. I would even bet their Marine Magnum’s coating doesn’t have the same one it used to have back in the day.

All the new 870s have very poor finishes, shame on Remington. It’s practically a scam these days, most of the 870s have finishes no better than cheap spray paint. If you want a GOOD 870, it seems you have to seek out an out of production Police Magnum or something.

Mossberg’s shotguns all have an extremely tough parkerized finish that is known for great durability and strength…I have no idea why Remington is dropping the ball on their new 870s these days. I’ve seen tons of people both online and in real life who have had to have their 870s (both the new Wing Masters and anything from the “Express” line) refinished professionally just to get a good looking shotgun with a good finish. The Wing Master bluing rubs off easily and the Express “powder coat” flakes off like cheap paint.

Just a word of warning to anyone considering buying Remington shotguns these days…their quality has drastically gone downhill in various aspects. Before anyone accused me of being Mossberg biased…I’m not, I always liked Remington shotguns and grew up with them, but after looking to buy my own and I see nothing but disappointment with their new 870s. I will go with Mossberg because I know they don’t skimp on build quality like Remington is lately. Remington USED to be a very good name in shotguns. Spend a little more and get a Mossberg 590A1, at least you know the finish is tough and the reliability is excellent.

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]]> By: Armor http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/comment-page-1/#comment-53810 Armor Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:44:23 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-53810 You can see a very detailed review of this shotgun at this link: http://www.gunsumerreports.com/review_remington_870_express_tactical_p1.php You can see a very detailed review of this shotgun at this link:

http://www.gunsumerreports.com/review_remington_870_express_tactical_p1.php

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]]> By: SinCityJoe http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/comment-page-1/#comment-46440 SinCityJoe Sat, 06 Nov 2010 12:31:30 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-46440 I don't care what anybody says I think the breaching tube looks bad ass!!! It makes for a mean looking gun. I was going to buy the grey powder coated 870 but I'm not now. Gonna get the black one. Thanks Mark123 I don’t care what anybody says I think the breaching tube looks bad ass!!! It makes for a mean looking gun. I was going to buy the grey powder coated 870 but I’m not now. Gonna get the black one. Thanks Mark123

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]]> By: MAC http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/comment-page-1/#comment-46203 MAC Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:33:16 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-46203 Funny how people who don't know what they are talking about love to spread misinformation. fortunately VIGGEN got it right- the breaching tube IS for breaching doors, locks, hinges, etc., and IS used by law enforcement Special Operations teams and the military. The crenulated design helps the breacher get a "grip" on whatever object needs to be breached, and helps keep steady above locks on doors and door knobs. It's not for pushing the barrel through a door, like some have mentioned. Thanks VIGGEN. Funny how people who don’t know what they are talking about love to spread misinformation. fortunately VIGGEN got it right- the breaching tube IS for breaching doors, locks, hinges, etc., and IS used by law enforcement Special Operations teams and the military. The crenulated design helps the breacher get a “grip” on whatever object needs to be breached, and helps keep steady above locks on doors and door knobs. It’s not for pushing the barrel through a door, like some have mentioned. Thanks VIGGEN.

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]]> By: Mark123 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/comment-page-1/#comment-38968 Mark123 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:57:50 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-38968 My 870 Express has a powder coat finish.... 1st time out the finish is pealing off near the insertion port.... not happy My 870 Express has a powder coat finish…. 1st time out the finish is pealing off near the insertion port…. not happy

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]]> By: beckwith http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/comment-page-1/#comment-38684 beckwith Sat, 17 Jul 2010 22:43:56 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-38684 Well, I purchased the Model 870™ Express Tactical Grey 12 guage and took it for a test ride. I love it. I encountered a problem on cleaning it though. Broke it down and assembled, no problem ... except! The magazine extension swivel assembly screw does not go through the magazine extension swivel assembly to the screw hole on the non-"X" side. The screw is being offset by the magazine tube extension assembly so that it does not match up with the screw hole on the non-"X" side of the swivel assembly. I tried everything to screw that little sucker in -- to no avail. I then purchased a 12 X 24 machine screw (bolt) and had it cut to so that I could screw it through both sides of the swivel assembly, thinking I could insert the screw then slide the swivel assembly over the barrel and extension. No go. The screw hits up against the extension and the assembly won't slide on. I spent four hours struggling with this and finally gave up and put my weapon in the safe without the swivel assembly. Does anyone know what the trick is to get the swivel assembly on my brand new gun without destroying its finish? And I'm pretty good at this stuff. Well, I purchased the Model 870™ Express Tactical Grey 12 guage and took it for a test ride. I love it.

I encountered a problem on cleaning it though.

Broke it down and assembled, no problem … except!

The magazine extension swivel assembly screw does not go through the magazine extension swivel assembly to the screw hole on the non-”X” side.

The screw is being offset by the magazine tube extension assembly so that it does not match up with the screw hole on the non-”X” side of the swivel assembly.

I tried everything to screw that little sucker in — to no avail.

I then purchased a 12 X 24 machine screw (bolt) and had it cut to so that I could screw it through both sides of the swivel assembly, thinking I could insert the screw then slide the swivel assembly over the barrel and extension.

No go.

The screw hits up against the extension and the assembly won’t slide on.

I spent four hours struggling with this and finally gave up and put my weapon in the safe without the swivel assembly.

Does anyone know what the trick is to get the swivel assembly on my brand new gun without destroying its finish?

And I’m pretty good at this stuff.

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]]> By: mecusa3 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/comment-page-1/#comment-38623 mecusa3 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:47:43 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-38623 I bought this choke but it didn't fit my remington 12 guage 870 Express. Does anyone know why? I bought this choke but it didn’t fit my remington 12 guage 870 Express. Does anyone know why?

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]]> By: Mike http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/comment-page-1/#comment-36398 Mike Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:35:55 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-36398 Saw one at Dick's. Gonna buy it. I like the choke. I like to keep my shotguns (and rifles) standing on end - the end of the barrel that is. If nothing else, those teeth will keep it from slipping and falling. Saw one at Dick’s. Gonna buy it. I like the choke. I like to keep my shotguns (and rifles) standing on end – the end of the barrel that is. If nothing else, those teeth will keep it from slipping and falling.

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]]> By: beckwith http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/comment-page-1/#comment-34465 beckwith Sat, 22 May 2010 20:34:11 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-34465 I will be purchasing the Model 870™ Express® Tactical within the next few weeks, primarily for home defense. I am doing my due diligence now. I plan on adding a sling (any suggestions) and the Tacstar SideSaddle. I would appreciate any thoughts or caveats, and also any additional add-ons I might investigate. Thanks . . . I will be purchasing the Model 870™ Express® Tactical within the next few weeks, primarily for home defense. I am doing my due diligence now.

I plan on adding a sling (any suggestions) and the Tacstar SideSaddle.

I would appreciate any thoughts or caveats, and also any additional add-ons I might investigate.

Thanks . . .

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]]> By: Fritz http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/comment-page-1/#comment-28700 Fritz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:49:14 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-28700 I have the 870, not modified, but planning to add a strap, light, and side saddle. I like this gun a lot, but I would get a dedicated hunting shotgun instead of changing out the barrel. I know it is easy to change out the barrel, but the cost of a second barrel is not that much more than a dedicated unmodified long barrel 870. I think you could find a much more comfortable shotgun for hunting, but for home defense, I don't think you can beat the 870. I have the 870, not modified, but planning to add a strap, light, and side saddle. I like this gun a lot, but I would get a dedicated hunting shotgun instead of changing out the barrel. I know it is easy to change out the barrel, but the cost of a second barrel is not that much more than a dedicated unmodified long barrel 870. I think you could find a much more comfortable shotgun for hunting, but for home defense, I don’t think you can beat the 870.

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]]> By: Second Rate http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/comment-page-1/#comment-28436 Second Rate Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:34:23 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-28436 Greyhorse, I don't understand your comment "The funny crenelated choke makes little sense though, probably scare a Democrat right off the planet." As a democrat, I have to confess, I love shot guns and I know many others who are of similar political orientation that love firearms as well. Don't be so closed minded. Political orientation doesn't necessarily define who I am or what I believe in. I personally have two rifles a shotgun and a great compound bow. Second Rate Greyhorse,

I don’t understand your comment “The funny crenelated choke makes little sense though, probably scare a Democrat right off the planet.”

As a democrat, I have to confess, I love shot guns and I know many others who are of similar political orientation that love firearms as well. Don’t be so closed minded. Political orientation doesn’t necessarily define who I am or what I believe in. I personally have two rifles a shotgun and a great compound bow.

Second Rate

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]]> By: hale http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/comment-page-1/#comment-24036 hale Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:36:50 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-24036 hey, I was looking at this gun for my first shotgun. it seems like a really nice gun and seems perfect for defense and hunting. but how is the maitnance and upkeep on this gun? hey,
I was looking at this gun for my first shotgun. it seems like a really nice gun and seems perfect for defense and hunting. but how is the maitnance and upkeep on this gun?

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]]> By: ryan http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/comment-page-1/#comment-20475 ryan Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:10:21 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-20475 in responce to TruckStopon This is my first shotgun and I just picked mine up yesterday!!! “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? if you have the older/classic style forend they overlap on the receiver and need to be cut but the tactical ones are already shortened for what i assume to be that purpose in responce to

TruckStopon

This is my first shotgun and I just picked mine up yesterday!!!

“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?

if you have the older/classic style forend they overlap on the receiver and need to be cut but the tactical ones are already shortened for what i assume to be that purpose

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]]> By: JIM KLUGE http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/comment-page-1/#comment-19797 JIM KLUGE Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:42:13 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-19797 Brian, Let me know if you are still looking for a "duck hunting barrel" for your 870 - I have at one (it's 26" or 28", I'd have to check) with a full choke, available for $90 + shipping. It's virtually brand new as it came with my 870 along with a rifled slug barrel and all ever used the gun for is Deer hunting. Jim jkluge [at] cox [dot] net Brian,
Let me know if you are still looking for a “duck hunting barrel” for your 870 – I have at one (it’s 26″ or 28″, I’d have to check) with a full choke, available for $90 + shipping. It’s virtually brand new as it came with my 870 along with a rifled slug barrel and all ever used the gun for is Deer hunting.

Jim
jkluge [at] cox [dot] net

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]]> By: Viggen http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/comment-page-1/#comment-19448 Viggen Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:47:44 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=3004#comment-19448 Breaching chokes and barrels ARE for breaching door locks, hinges, etc. They are ported for safety and MUST also be used with special breaching rounds when used in that fashion. Of course, they can also be used passively or actively as personnel stand-off devices as they are intimidating on sight and should induce the intended "on 2nd thought.." response on any party they are thrust into. Can they be used to break glass? Sure, but I think the previous poster may be thinking of "The GAT-Glass Assault Tool", from XS who also supplies the sight system. http://www.xssights.com/gat.html Additional information on breaching barrels, chokes and M-1030 breaching rounds http://www.pro-patria.us/ballistic_breaching http://www.murdoconline.net/archives/5394.html http://www.trulockchokes.com/cgi-bin/eShop/index.cgi?page=photos_descriptions.htm&cart_id=8364307.15795 http://www.wadwizard.com/fit4duty.htm Breaching chokes and barrels ARE for breaching door locks, hinges, etc. They are ported for safety and MUST also be used with special breaching rounds when used in that fashion. Of course, they can also be used passively or actively as personnel stand-off devices as they are intimidating on sight and should induce the intended “on 2nd thought..” response on any party they are thrust into.

Can they be used to break glass? Sure, but I think the previous poster may be thinking of “The GAT-Glass Assault Tool”, from XS who also supplies the sight system. http://www.xssights.com/gat.html

Additional information on breaching barrels, chokes and M-1030 breaching rounds

http://www.pro-patria.us/ballistic_breaching

http://www.murdoconline.net/archives/5394.html

http://www.trulockchokes.com/cgi-bin/eShop/index.cgi?page=photos_descriptions.htm&cart_id=8364307.15795

http://www.wadwizard.com/fit4duty.htm

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]]> By: Mr. Smith http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/comment-page-1/#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??

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]]> By: Brad http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/27/new-remington-870-express-tactical/comment-page-1/#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

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