The new Remington M887 tactical

[DickWanner]

Can't wait for mine to come in

 

[CRSIII]

OK there studly, we need some specs on this!
A certain singer was asking!

 

[DickWanner]

OK there studly, we need some specs on this!
A certain singer was asking!

It's got an 18.5" barrel, that's for sure

 

[DickWanner]

For 2010, our new Model 887 Nitro Mag Tactical combines supreme toughness and dependability with a handy 18 1/2" barrel, a 2-shot magazine extension and a barrel clamp with integral Picatinny rails for mounting your flashlight or other accessories. It also includes a ported, extended tactical Rem™ Choke and receiver mounted on Picatinny rail.

Key Features:

• Action design based on the venerable Model 870 - ultra-smooth and reliable
• Rugged ArmorLokt™ coating totally prevents rust on all exterior surfaces
• SuperCell recoil pad reduces the felt recoil up to 54%
• Our softest-shooting pump gun ever
• Awesome balance and natural pointing characteristics
• Handles 12-gauge 2 3/4", 3", 3 1/2" loads interchangeably
• 2-shot magazine extension
• Barrel clamp with integral Picatinny rails
• Rugged synthetic stock and fore-end with specially contoure grip panels
• 18 1/2" barrel with solid rib and HiViz® front sight
• Sling swivel studs built-in
• Includes ported, extended tactical Rem Choke

The 887 differs from the 870 in that it has the Armor-Lokt coating, the slide release is on the front of the trigger guard, and it has a rotating/locking bolt.

 

[CRSIII]

For 2010, our new Model 887 Nitro Mag Tactical combines supreme toughness and dependability with a handy 18 1/2" barrel, a 2-shot magazine extension and a barrel clamp with integral Picatinny rails for mounting your flashlight or other accessories. It also includes a ported, extended tactical Rem™ Choke and receiver mounted on Picatinny rail.

Key Features:

• Action design based on the venerable Model 870 - ultra-smooth and reliable Check
• Rugged ArmorLokt™ coating totally prevents rust on all exterior surfaces Big plus!
• SuperCell recoil pad reduces the felt recoil up to 54% -5
• Our softest-shooting pump gun ever -10!
• Awesome balance and natural pointing characteristics +10
• Handles 12-gauge 2 3/4", 3", 3 1/2" loads interchangeably no comment?
• 2-shot magazine extension always a plus!
• Barrel clamp with integral Picatinny rails she was confused.
• Rugged synthetic stock and fore-end with specially contoure grip panels much appreciated!
• 18 1/2" barrel with solid rib and HiViz® front sight good for her poor night viz.
• Sling swivel studs built-inDUH?
• Includes ported, extended tactical Rem Choke just in case.

The 887 differs from the 870 in that it has the Armor-Lokt coating, the slide release is on the front of the trigger guard, and it has a rotating/locking bolt.

I ran this by our girl and here is her eval!

 

[rwl1955]

Can't wait for mine to come in

How much?

 

[DickWanner]

How much?

MSRP is $500, but expect to pay about $425-450.

 

[DickWanner]

I ran this by our girl and here is her eval!

You crack me up Carl

 

[nanerclip]

I like the forearm... I always wondered why someone hadn't used a similar set up on a "tactical" shotgun.

The receiver is interesting? Plastic over steel?

 

[BillyBoy]

Highly interested in this since I was looking at the Remington 870 Express Tactical. Seems like this one is a much better model. I'm assuming it holds 8 rounds?

 

[Dtess17]

I'm interested in this gun. I already own a 870, but I left it stock. Of the few things I'd like to do to mine, this model seems to come with it already.

 

[DickWanner]

I like the forearm... I always wondered why someone hadn't used a similar set up on a "tactical" shotgun.

The receiver is interesting? Plastic over steel?

You'll find a similar setup with the Benelli Supernova Tactical, which it's believed this shotgun was created to compete against. I would worry about the plastic receiver though, it keeps the weight down and the ArmorLokt coating makes it stronger.

 

[DickWanner]

Highly interested in this since I was looking at the Remington 870 Express Tactical. Seems like this one is a much better model. I'm assuming it holds 8 rounds?

The website/catalog claims the regular model as having a 4 shot capacity and the with +2 that would make it 6, but I would expect it to hold 7 2-3/4" shells.

 

[DickWanner]

I'm interested in this gun. I already own a 870, but I left it stock. Of the few things I'd like to do to mine, this model seems to come with it already.

You should try and put down a deposit at your dealer if you want it anytime soon. I put mine on order at the Camfour show the second weekend of January and show orders get priority over back orders and I still haven't got mine yet. Camfour just lists it as 'backordered'.

 

[Shooter McGavin]

+1 For Remington expanding on their tactical shotgun offerings. I think this will be a hot ticket item for them, and for many of us haha.

 

[crazymjb]

What was wrong with the 870 that it really needed all this to be a better tactical shotgun? My understanding was that the existing design was pretty much untouchable in terms of reliability and durability. For a primary defensive shotgun I think I would be less likely to jump on this over an 870. After it's out for a while with no problems I may change my mind.

Mike

 

[DickWanner]

What was wrong with the 870 that it really needed all this to be a better tactical shotgun? My understanding was that the existing design was pretty much untouchable in terms of reliability and durability. For a primary defensive shotgun I think I would be less likely to jump on this over an 870. After it's out for a while with no problems I may change my mind.

Mike

Well for starters I like shotguns chambered for 3-1/2" shells and the 870 Supermag underperforms compared to the Supernova or even the Mossberg 835 for that matter. I also liked the way the 28" waterfowl M887 felt when I fondled it at the Camfour show.

 

[cekim]

12 months and that queer little plastic extension on the pump will be gone if they plan on selling it in the LE arena.

Cause it won't fit in the locks or because Moe and Curly pinched their fingers in the loaderator hole?

 

[Shark_Cage]

Any opinions on what would be more durable, the M887 tactical vs. Marine Magnum. I have been leaning to the MM but this may be a better choice.

 

[DickWanner]

I just found out that only the 28" VR and the 26" Water Fowl models have shipped, we won't be seeing the Tactical or Hunting Combo models shipped until April/May [sad2]