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Remington 870


The Remington 870 was introduced in 1950 and has since become the top selling pump action shotgun in the world.

Articles on the Remington 870

Ultra-Tech 870

Combining the latest, most sophisticated technology available for combat weaponry in 2001 on an “old fashioned” Remington pump shotgun may seem like putting a turbocharger on a Model T, but the tried-and-tine Model 870 is so fundamentally sound that it easily adapts to these ultra-modern enhancements.

Remington 870P MAX

To me the test of time is one of the most important measures of the success or failure of any firearm. When we work within a field where the technology is very mature, truly new stuff is hard to find. Often we see the same basic action adapted to fill different roles. That is how it is with the Remington 870 pump. Since it has been in continuous production since 1950, I guess we’d have to call it a success. More than 7 million sold removes the guesswork.

The social 870’s newest best buddy: the LaserMax LMS-1202 tactical light & laser sight

If you’ve been waiting for a dedicated, “purpose-built” light and laser unit for the Remington 870 12 gauge, send a thank you note to LaserMax. Their new LMS-1202 combo is light, tough, effective and very user friendly.

Remington 870 Manuals

Remington 870

Official Web Sites for the Remington 870

Remington.com – Model 870 Shotguns

Remington Law Enforcement – Shotguns – Model 870 Shotguns

RemingtonMilitary.com – Model 870 Shotguns

RemingtonMilitary.com – 870 MCS (Modular Combat Shotgun)

DVD Videos on the Remington 870

Complete Remington 870 Shotgun: Disassembly/Reassembly
Complete Remington 870 Shotgun: Disassembly/Reassembly

This DVD video shows you complete disassembly of the Remington 870 to the very last part. Master gunsmith Larry Crow shows you everything you want to know about taking this shotgun apart and putting it back together again. Over 90 minutes of video!