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.
It chambers 2 3/4" or 3" 12-gauge rounds. MSRP is $665.
By now you have probably heard about the news that the IRS is buying Remington 870 shotguns. Why? Who knows. I have never heard of a government tax collection agency arming themselves. Regardless of the social issues associated with arming tax collectors, you must give those accountants some credit: they know how to choose a decent gun. The IRS Shotgun (as it shall know be known on TFB) is pimped-out 14" short barreled Remington 870. It is similar to the Remington MCS Tactical Entry/CQB Shotgun (pictured below).
When cutting down the barrel length of a shotgun, or tube magazine fed rifle, you lose magazine capacity as you shorten it. The 14" length is a good compromise length and in an 870 can accommodate 5+1 capacity.
The IRS Shotty specifications also calls for a Wilson Combat Ghost Ring rear sight, XS4 Contour Bead front sight, Knoxx Reduced Recoil Adjustable Stock and and Speedfeed ribbed black forend.
[ Many thanks to all the readers who for emailed me the link. ]
I guess this is for competition shooters.
Designed to work with all Model 870 shotguns, the Trigger Fix allows the user to have a clean, smooth, fully adjustable trigger pull. Every Timney 870 Trigger Fix is packaged with a sear, 3 pull weight springs and a hex head wrench. Simply choose a spring (light, medium, or heavy) and then fine tune the pull weight with the hex head wrench for a precise setting.
Price is $89.95.
*[ Many thanks to the reader who email me the info. ]
UPDATE:
Shooting Illustrated has reviewed the trigger upgrade ...
Similarly, the 870 platform is just as versatile for law enforcement, those interested in home defense and three-gun competitors. Whether you employ your 870 for one or all these tasks, and no matter how your 870 is configured, Timney’s new drop-in unit will fit and eliminate the weak link of an otherwise exceptional firearm.
The above shotgun is currently being auctioned at Guns America.
This year, the Remington Arms Company stands honored to roll out the 10,000,000th Model 870 shotgun, and would like to thank the millions of shooters and hunters, and great men and women who serve our country in military and law enforcement for making this proud moment possible. For the past 51+ years, you and the industry we serve have helped make the Model 870 the most trusted shotgun ever produced.
You can register to win one of ten commemorative edition shotguns over at Remington's "10,000,000" website.
Command Arms Accessories have developed a new Remington 870 and Mossberg 500 stock and forend.
The stock features a collapsible M4-style stock, pistol grip, aluminum buffer tube and picatinny rails for optics. There also appears to be a rail on the side of the stock, although I am not sure what could be attached there.
On a Mossberg 500
The new forend features a lower rail, which could be used to mount a forward handgrip, and side rails for lights or lasers. I like the grip design.
CAA are selling the stock for $199.99 and the forend for $59.99. Mossberg kit here, Remington kit here.
Hat Tip: Tactical Life
Remington are now offering a 20 gauge shotgun for young ladies. It comes with a length of pull kit with spacers to increase the length of pull of the as the shooter grows up.
The shotgun has a 21″ barrel (with VR-BS Rem-Choke system), weights in at 6 lbs and features a Mossy Oak Pink Camo stock. The MSRP is $439.
Hat Tip: Ammoland
In 2009 Remington will launch the new 12 gauge Model 870 Express Tactical pump action shotgun.
The shotgun will be available in two models. The ghost ring model will include a weaver rail mounted rear XS Ghost Sight and XS Blade foresight. The standard model has a front bead sight and no rail.
Both models have a 2 round magazine extension (7+1 magazine capacity), black synthetic stocks, 18.5″ barrel, forward sling swivel and Tactical Extended Remington Choke.
Tactical Extended Rem Choke
As you can see above the tactical choke includes a muzzle break, which should decrease recoil, and breach teeth.
The shotgun will be marketed to both law enforcement and to civilians as a home defense shotgun.
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