Archive for March, 2010


The No Country For Old Men suppressed shotgun

The actual gun used in the movies.

I have seen a couple of suppressed shotguns up close. They were pretty bulky and I wondered how effective the suppression would be with such a big caliber. For comparison: the area of the cross section of a 12 gauge bore is almost twice as large as .50 caliber bore!

Posted by Steve on Mar 2nd 2010 | Filed in shotguns, Suppressors | Comments (25)

Remington Model 887 Nitro Mag Tactical

This pump action shotgun is a BEAST. I was scared just looking at it! Its large magnum receiver is made even larger with the so called Armorlokt plastic coating which covers the entire gun.

Model 887 Nitro Mag Tactical (Top) makes the Model 870 (bottom) look tiny.

It features an 18.5" barrel with a Rem Tactical Choke (and integrated muzzle brake). A magazine extension increases capacity to 6+1 rounds.1 The gun has two side picatinny rails hear the muzzle to attach lights, lasers or bayonets 2 .

The business end.

I asked my friendly booth guide if the gun could rust under the plastic Armorlokt coating. He assured me it would not.

My friendly Freedom Group guide.

The MSRP on this shotgun is $498. I think it is a bargain!


  1. Remingtons new website says it has a 4 round capacity, but I think that is a typo. 

  2. PLEASE, I beg of you, do not attach a bayonet to your shotgun. 

Posted by Steve on Mar 2nd 2010 | Filed in shotguns | Comments (37)

Remington Model 870 Tactical Express A-TACS

The new Model 870 Tactical Express with the A-TACS camo finish is a nice looking shotgun. It features a 18 1/2" barrel, tactical choke, extended magazine (bringing capacity up to 7+1) and picatinny rail.

Remington Model 870 Tactical Express A-TACS (bottom)

It chambers 2 3/4" or 3" 12-gauge rounds. MSRP is $665.

Posted by Steve on Mar 2nd 2010 | Filed in shotguns | Comments (8)

Remington 597 VTR: Quad rail, A-TACS and A2 Stock

Remington has introduced three new Model 597 VTR rifles.

The Quad rail makes it look much more AR like.

Model 597 VTR Quad Rail

The Model 597 VTR Quad Rail features a free floating quad rail. MSRP is $590.

597 VTR A-TACS

The Model 597 VTR A-TACS is a standard VTR but with a A-TACS camo finish. MSRP is also $590.

Not pictured is the Model 597 VTR A2 model which, as the name suggests, features a standard AR-15 A2-style fixed stock. This has an MSRP os $445.

Posted by Steve on Mar 2nd 2010 | Filed in rifles, rimfire | Comments (26)