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Budget Upgrades for Remington 870 This is article which was requested by many Remington 870 owners and finally I have found time to write it. This post is about budget upgrades for Remington 870, you are not going to find Ghost Ring sights for $200+ or forend with flashlight for…
Magpul SGA Stock and MOE Forend (Flat Dark Earth) for Remington 870 This is updated review of Magpul SGA Stock and MOE Forend for Remington 870. It has better photos, important information about Magpul forend and installation video. Magpul SGA Stock and Magpul MOE Forend quickly became one of the…
7 Remington 870 Upgrade Ideas for Less Than $20 Here is the list of the most affordable yet really important upgrades for your Remington 870 shotgun. 1. Carrier Latch Spring ($4.84) Carrier elevates the shell and it will be held there until the bolt can push it into the chamber….
5 Best Aftermarket Stocks for Remington 870 The more choices we have the better. But it becomes more difficult to choose the best option out of the available ones. I have chosen 5 best aftermarket stocks for Remington 870. Let’s see what advantages they give you. Hogue Overmolded Stock for…
Remington 870 Non-MIM (Machined) Extractor Machined extractor is one of the must-have upgrades for your Remington 870. It insures reliable extraction of fired shells. Police version of the Remington 870 utilizes non-MIM extractor too because it is more reliable. If your Remington 870 has problems with extraction – changing extractor…
Ok, Remington 870 Police is very cool, it is the top level Remington 870 shotgun but it is also more expensive. Also, if you are not in US, it could be difficult to find the Remington 870 Police version. Remington 870 Police is believed to be more reliable and sturdy…
Why you need to change the factory magazine follower ASAP I receive many complaints about factory magazine follower from Remington 870 owners. It is cheap and easy to brake. This is number one cause for feeding problems. First Remington 870s had metal followers which were strong and reliable. Changing factory…
Remington 870 Safety, Wilson Combat (Scattergun Technologies), S&J Hardware, Vang Comp Systems A lot of shotgun owners prefer to replace the standard factory Remington 870 safety because it is rather small and in a stress (combat, self-defense) situation it maybe difficult to quickly disengage it. Some people like it as…
This is updated post about Remington 870 Disassembly. I have finally recorded a video which shows how to take down Remington 870. Remington 870 Disassembly Instructions Video: Remington 870 Disassembly Instructions with photos: How to disassemble and reassemble Remington 870 shotgun. Never forget about the safety rules when disassembling shotgun….
Remington 870 Sear Springs (Light Pull, Standard, Police (Heavy)) There are three types of sear springs for Remington 870 shotguns: -standard (4 to 5 lbs) -competition (light pull, 3 pound) -police (heavy, trigger pull between 5 and 8 lbs) Remington 870 Standard Sear Spring Let’s start with a standard sear…
Remington 870 Carrier Latch Spring Upgrade You can improve reliability of your Remington 870 easily and for just $5. Remington 870 Police shotguns have different Carrier Latch Spring(Carrier Dog Follower Spring). It is from model 1100, the Remington part number F16966. Standard Carrier Dog Follower Spring is silver, Remington 870…
Choke is a constriction Many shooters are puzzled with shotgun chokes. Choke is a tapered constriction of the gun barrel’s bore at the muzzle end. Some of the shotguns has fixed chokes, some of them can be equipped with a choke. The exit end of the choke is smaller by…
Light on a is one of the critical upgrades that are required for a home-defense or tactical shotgun. Adding a flashlight on a shotgun – is one of the first advices that all firearm instructors give. They may have different opinions about other things but this is one of the…
Chris Costa on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Official.Chris.Costa Costa Ludus training company: http://www.costaludus.com/ Interview: Vitaly Pedchenko (Rem870.com) Editor: Denise Loar Special thanks to Chris for making this interview possible. Rem870.com: The Rem870.com blog is all about the Remington 870; Chris, what do you think about this shotgun? Chris Costa: I like the versatility…
Mesa Tactical Urbino Stock for Remington 870 Review Theodore from Greece has sent me very good review of the Mesa Tactical Urbino Stock for Remington 870 with fantastic photos (as always): Hi Vitaly, This is Theodore from Greece. Just thought I would share some new upgrades on my Rem 870…
Overview of the Sidesaddles for Shotguns: TacStar, Mesa Tactical, S&J Hardware This overview of the most common sidesaddles available on the market today. I have tested several the most popular sidesaddles for Remington 870 shotgun: TacStar 4-Round Sidesaddle Mesa Tactical 6-Round Sidesaddle S&J Hardware 6-Round Sidesaddle These sidesaddles are well…
My friend which lives in Greece has sent me interesting information and photos of the FAB DEFENSE Remington 870 M4 Folding Shock Absorbing Collapsible Buttstock and Forend Rail System. I have received many questions about these stock and forend and I am happy to share photos and info with you….
Updated “How to Change a Forend on a Remington 870″ Video Unload your shotgun making sure that there are no shells in the magazine tube and chamber. 1. Disassemble your Remington 870 shotgun and take out the old forend. 2. There is a nut on the front of the forend….
This is review of a very good tactical upgrade for Remington 870 shotgun: Streamlight TLR-2 Flashlight/Laser combo. I have installed it using CDM Gear BMT clamp with picatinny rail. I think this is the best way to attach Streamlight TLR-2 or Streamlight TLR-1 to Remington 870. I really like this…
I decided to make a video to show you the most common mistake made by new Remington 870 (or different pump-action shotgun) owners. The most common mistake new shotgunners do is waiting 0.5-1 second before pumping a shotgun after the shot.
This is updated review of the Hogue stock and forend for Remington 870. I use ShortStock with 12″ LOP which makes shotgun compact and increases mobility in close quarters. Hogue shortstock is a shorter version of the standard stock and makes your shotgun compact and easier to handle. Short LOP…
This is new review of the Knoxx SpecOps Stock, Forend and PowerPak. It has completely new photos and video. This stock is one of the best choices for shooters which just bought their shotgun. This stock compensates recoil and you can spend more time on the range. Later when you…
This interview is a must read for any shooter or person interested in self defense. I have learned so many useful things from Peyton Quinn from Rocky Mountain Combat Applications Training.
This information is from my ebook about Remington 870: Zeroing is one of the first procedures you need to make to use your Remington 870 efficiently. The best ammunition for zeroing is slugs. Zeroing should be performed with a shotgun on a gun rest; this will enable you to hold…
This is review of the new MOD-C Light Clamp from CDM Gear. This clamp now fits Remington 870, 1100, 11-87, Benelli M1/M2/M4/M104, Mossberg 500C/930, Winchester 1300.
New CDM Gear MOD-C Light Clamp is an enhanced version of the good old MOD-C Clamp which I used for a year and a half. It was with me during all the competitions and tests.
I have one more surprise for readers of the Rem870.com blog! Here is interview with Massad Ayoob, top firearms and self-defense instructor. Rem870.com: What do you think about Remington 870 shotgun? Massad Ayoob: Excellent gun, time-proven for some 60 years. The most popular shotgun in the American police armory. At…
My friend has broken ejector spring on his Remington 870 recently. That is why we have recorded a video to show how to replace broken ejector spring on Remington 870. Also, you will find instructions and photos below. First of all, you will need the right tools. The easiest way…
Polishing a chamber on your Remington 870 is a good idea if you want to make it even more reliable. This simple one-time procedure will make chamber as smooth as possible and will guarantee that you will not have problems with extraction of fired shells. You will need: polishing compound…
I have fantastic surprise for readers of the Rem870.com Blog! I am starting series of interviews with top firearms and self-defense instructors. Today, I am happy to introduce you Brian D. Hoffner, Director of the Hoffners Training Academy. Brian has over 30 years of military and law enforcement experience which…
I have posted an instruction on How to Change a Safety on a Remington 870 Shotgun some time ago: Remington 870 Safety Replacement. Here is video on How to Change a Safety on a Remington 870 Shotgun: Warning: Make sure that shotgun is unloaded and safety is engaged. 1. First…
UPDATE: How to change a forend using forend removal tool I had a post about forend replacement some time ago: How to change a forend on a Remington 870 But after several questions about forend replacement on Remington 870 I decided to create a small video about this. How to…
One of the simplest ways to improve your shotgun’s performance is to change a standard MIM (Metal injection molded) extractor with non-MIM (solid steel) extractor. Steel extractors are used on the Remington 870 Police shotguns because they are more durable and allow heavy use of a shotgun. Changing the extractor…
This is new version of the review of Magazine Extensions for Remignton 870 shotgun. This time I added new information about the extensions I reviewed earlier and review about the new one. Magazine extension is one of the first upgrades shotgun owners usually buy and install. This is understandable because…
Rich Lynch was very kind to write a how-to article about restoration of a Remington 870 Wingmaster shotgun. I am more than happy to share it with you: “Brilliant. I’ve just bought 3 kilograms of rust, with a lump of wood on the end” I said to myself as I…
I have received a letter from Rich Lynch from New Zealand. He has done a fantastic work restoring his Remington 870 Wingmaster made in 1954. From Rich: I’ve spent the last few weeks doing up a very rusty 870 Wingmaster made in 1954. I went for more of a classic…
UPDATE: Remington 870 Safety, Wilson Combat (Scattergun Technologies), S&J Hardware, Vang Comp Systems This is new post about Remington 870 safety and alternatives. I have tested most of the Remington safety buttons available on the market and want to share my experience with you. Factory Remington 870 Safety Standard Remington…
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Command Arms CAA Pistol Grip with Buttstock One of the shooters had Remington 870 Command Arms CAA Pistol Grip stock on the training today. Looks like very nice stock with many features: More information on Brownells
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Angle Opening Seeing Around Corners To hit a target you have to acquire that target, which is typically called target acquisition. Shooting blindly or fanning a weapon only wastes ammunition and can cause collateral damage. Firefights are not typically staged unless they are in Hollywood. Once in a firefight you have to deal with the situation, and that usually means…
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The Most Popular Upgrade for Remington 870 I receive a lot of letters from readers of the blog. So, the most popular question is about Magpul furniture for Remington 870. Please read following review, it will answer many of your questions: Magpul SGA Stock and MOE Forend for Remington 870 Review – UPDATED
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Common Shotgun Shooting Mistakes Small but very useful video with the most common shotgun shooting mistakes:
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Drilling out Dimples (Tabs) to install Magazine Extension on Remington 870
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Tactical Shotgun Training Today Some photos from tactical shotgun training today.
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Drilling out Dimples (Tabs) to install Magazine Extension on Remington 870 My friend decided to drill out the dimples inside the magazine tube of Remington 870. It was a good chance to make photos and record video of this process. Video will be available soon. As you know, Remington 870 Express shotguns now have two dimples in the end of…
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Elzetta Tactical Flashlight and Mount Review Reliabe and powerful flashlight is a must have upgrade for any home defense shotgun. You must identify a target before you shoot. Elzetta is well known manufacturer of flashlights and flashlight mounts for shotguns and rifles. This is review of Elzetta tactical flashlight and shotgun mount. ZSM Elzetta Tactical Shotgun Mount ZSM Elzetta Tactical…
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Ukrainian Patches for Donors! Thank you for Donations! I decided to send small gifts to all donors who sent me donations. You will receive velcro patch with Ukrainian flag and coat of arms soon: Your donations help to keep blog and forum running, to buy new upgrades and accessories for reviews. Thank you so much in advance! Please donate to…
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How to Load Shotgun for Home Defense Interesting discussion on Remington 870 Forum: How to Load Shotgun for Home Defense
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Remington 870, ATI Stock, FAB Defense Forend, TacStar Sidesaddle Remington 870 with ATI Stock, FAB Defense Forend and TacStar Sidesaddle from 12GAfun from Remington 870 Forum:
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FREE Preview of the Remington 870 Guide Now you can download Remington 870 Guide preview: http://www.rem870.com/preview.pdf PREVIEW (10 pages out of 270) More details about ebook and ordering: Remington 870 Guide
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GG&G Shotgun Sling Mount Review The mount is especially designed for tactical operations. The mount places the rear sling attachment in front of the user. This allows shooters to shoulder their weapons quickly without becoming tangled. The mount also allows a single point attachment, or it can be used with a front sling mount for a two-point sling installation. The…
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Fun Shooting Today Recorded several videos (will be available later) today. Also, tried shooting my brother’s SVD (Dragunov sniper rifle):
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My Photos in two Magazines and Article About Remington 870 Was pretty busy recently. My photo appeared in two magazines during last several days Also, published an article about Remington 870 in magazine of the main Remington dealer in Ukraine.
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Body Armor for Home Defense Body Armor in Ukraine is out of stock. It happened because Law Enforcement was weak and demoralized after the revolution, this caused higher crime rate because Ukrainians don’t own firearms in big amounts as in some other countries. Well, now they also bought all they could, the price of an AK-47 was $550, now $1000….
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