What is a Remington 870 Police Magnum?

The Remington Model 870 is a pump-action shotgun manufactured by Remington Arms Company, LLC. It is widely used by the public for sport shooting, hunting, and self-defense and used by law enforcement and military organizations worldwide.

What is the difference between a Remington 870 and 870 Express Magnum?

The only real difference between the two shotguns is their cosmetic look and some of the internal parts. The Remington 870 Express contains synthetic fore-ends and stocks made of laminated wood. The Remington 870 Wingmaster will obviously be more expensive since it is made with walnut and polished metal surfaces.

Does Remington still make the 870 shotgun?

The fourth shotgun design made by Remington, the Model 870 debuted in 1950 and was used in the Vietnam and Iraq Wars. Nowadays, it’s fallen out of favor with the military, but it is still given hefty support by a civilian fanbase.

How many rounds does a Remington 870 Police Magnum hold?

An 870 will come standard with a 5 round Mag tube (4 in the mag, 1 in the chamber) using 2 3/4″ shells. You can get mag extensions to hold 7, 8 or 10 rounds.

Why Remington 870 is the best?

Today, the Remington Model 870 is considered the best selling shotgun in history. The success of this gun has a lot to do with its reliability and sturdy design. The 870 has a solid steel receiver, while most other pump-action shotguns have alloy receivers. That translates to lasting durability.

Can you shoot slugs out of a Remington 870 Express?

Re: Dumb rookie question: 870 Express Synthetic and slugs You absolutely can shoot slugs through your cylinder choke barrel. On the shelf at the store, you’re likely to see two varieties of slugs – rifled and sabot. A sabot slug is designed to be very accurate out of a rifled barrel.

Is Remington 870 express a good gun?

The Remington 870 range remains a super dependable and very capable pump action shotgun. It throws some very good patterns and here, with its synthetic stock in the Express format, is ideally suited for everyday shotgun duties.

How many 3 inch shells can a Remington 870 hold?

The standard 870 was designed for only 2 3/4″ shells, regardless if you replace the factory barrel with one designed for 3″ shells.

Can I shoot 3 inch shells in my Remington 870?

Short answer – yes. You can indeed put 3-inch shells in a Remington 870. In most cases, at least. Your shotgun needs to have been rifled correctly so that rounds that big can even fit inside the barrel.

Where can I buy a Remington 870 Magnum?

Shotguns serve a wide range of purposes, are fun to use, and can be customized with basic tools. Often you can find Remington 870s for a fraction of the cost of a new gun. These are among my favorite projects. I recently purchased four trade-in Remington 870 Magnums from Summit Gun Broker.

Is the Remington 870 a pump action shotgun?

If the Model 870™ were introduced today, it would be hailed as a major advance in pump-action shotgun design – the ultimate in strength, durability, silky-smooth bind-free action, and sleek classical lines.

How big is the choke on a Remington 870?

IN BOX FOR YOUR VIEWING IS A AS NEW IN BOX REMINGTON 870 28 GA. WITH A 26” MODIFIED CHOKE BARREL. THE SHOTGUN IS IN AS NEW CONDITION BUT HAS BEEN TEST FIRED ONLY.

What kind of solder does a Remington 870 use?

The solder Remington uses at the factory has a high melting point and the front and rear ramps each have two indexing pins that are blind drilled into the barrel. I’ve have better luck grinding down the front and rear bases than trying to heat them off. Closer inspection shows what I’ve found to be typical finishes on police trade-in guns.