OFFICIAL Remington 870 thread

tyhuck · June 22, 2012

What model do you have? What do you use it for? And what mods?

I have a synthetic 870 Express with a 26" barrel. It shoots 2 3/4" and 3" shells.

I have the same gun but with a wood stock and in 20g.

Use it for hunting hogs and scaring off kids that try to wrap my house with TP.

It was the first gun that my dad gave me.

illmac77 · June 23, 2012

I shopped around for the best prices and just doing searches for 870 mods. Purchased most through amazon though

doverarjim · June 23, 2012

Guys if you shoot a lot of light load ammo with the 870 or1187 simi auto's sooner or later you will need to replace the O-ring that retains the gas to get the shells to eject. On my kids shooting sports teams, almost everyone used those guns for shooting sporting clays and after a while the O-rings just wear out. At first you could pick them up for about 0.75 each, so we would just replace them before a competion but the last year my daughter shot they were like $3.50 each so I did not carry a pocket full of them any more just got one when we had to have it.

Nitro375 · July 2, 2012

Would you believe my old mans first year production Rem. 1100 works without any o-ring at all? It should be impossible and it is the only one I have ever seen function without it but it does.

sab316 · July 3, 2012

Got a 870 Super Mag that shoots 2 3/4" - 3 1/2". Used is religiously duck hunting over the years in some nasty conditions. Its never let me down. Patterns absolutely perfectly, and I got it from my dad years ago.

I've always shot 3" or 3 1/2" ( 3 1/2 mostly lately) and while it leaves my cheek dotted and shoulder sore on those long days I love the gun. I bought a Beretta Xtrema 2, 26" barrel, with the Kick-Off system on a smoking deal, and I'm going to sell it to continue shooting the 870.

Only problem I have with it is that after this year I'll probably have to get it re-dipped because of wear and tear. One of the best guns ever made...

RCP · September 3, 2012

Plain jane with the exception of a side saddle I've added since the pictures. I plan on putting a regular choke tube in it too as I'm not a fan of the wierd holesaw looking one that came on it.

Here's a pic of my most modded 870 Express. I'd like to get a Mesa Tactical Urbino pistol grip stock, but I would really miss the extra shell capacity of the Speedfeed.

I REALLY like this! I would ultimately like to make mine like this. What kind of forearm is that with the rails on it?

Major_Kong · September 12, 2012

Plain jane with the exception of a side saddle I've added since the pictures. I plan on putting a regular choke tube in it too as I'm not a fan of the wierd holesaw looking one that came on it.

Here's a pic of my most modded 870 Express. I'd like to get a Mesa Tactical Urbino pistol grip stock, but I would really miss the extra shell capacity of the Speedfeed.

I REALLY like this! I would ultimately like to make mine like this. What kind of forearm is that with the rails on it?

Thanks. The forearm is made my Mako. Having rails on the forearm is really nice, but the grip area is kind of small. If they would've moved the side rails an inch more forward, it would be perfect. Don't get me wrong, I really like the forearm a lot, but if you have large hands, it might be something to take into consideration.

FargoZ71 · October 25, 2012

Cheaperthandirt or midwayusa for add-ons

InertiaFaze · November 12, 2012

I've got 3 870's

1976 Wingmaster 870, like new.
2004 Synthetic Stock, well used
2005 Dale Earnhardt Commemorative, NIB

Major_Kong · November 27, 2012

Over a year ago I ordered an 870 bullpup kit from Bullpup Unlimited but due to production problems, they could not produce the kits until now. Well I finally got my kit and it's pretty sweet. The kit has some flaws, but it's something different than a plain jane 870 and it's easy to convert back.

kstruckcountry · November 27, 2012

I've been using the factory Modified choke in my 887, does anyone know of an extended choke that I can use with steel in 3, 3 1/2 shells? Are there any benefits in pattern to be gained with said choke?

BlackZ71Silverado · December 30, 2012

I have the same gun but with a wood stock and in 20g.

Use it for hunting hogs and scaring off kids that try to wrap my house with TP.

It was the first gun that my dad gave me.

LOL.....................funniest post I have seen in a long time!

wilsonz71 · December 31, 2012

It's too bad there's only one 870 for lefties like me, and it's a 3" shell max.

TimmyG · January 1, 2013

I've been using the factory Modified choke in my 887, does anyone know of an extended choke that I can use with steel in 3, 3 1/2 shells? Are there any benefits in pattern to be gained with said choke?

longer chokes are said to be more consistent

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brantjs · January 1, 2013

I've been using the factory Modified choke in my 887, does anyone know of an extended choke that I can use with steel in 3, 3 1/2 shells? Are there any benefits in pattern to be gained with said choke?

Briley and Carlson both make excellent chokes that are rated for steel. Look up the companies and take a look at their offerings, as you will likely have to mail order whatever you want. My only extended chokes are a Carlson turkey choke and a Briley skeet choke..well worth the additional cost.