Who will be making 870's in the future

[CAJUNLAWYER]

If anybody knows,,,,,,,

 

[Muss Muggins]

Don’t care. Got a nice one, and I’m left handed, so ain’t no more coming my way. Switched to Mossberg a while back for the tang safety . . .

 

[PPS1980]

CDNN has a lot of parts for the 870 right now, if anyone needs to stock up.

 

[BigBill]

I went with the maverick 12 ga pump. The barrels interchange from the Winchester model 12, 120, 1300 I believe.

 

[Marshal Tom]

Used them for years in LE and they were fine but being a lefty, I went with a Browning BPS. Tang mounted safety and bottom eject.

 

[sigp220.45]

I guess anybody could - I’m sure the patents are all expired. Good question, I bet somebody does.

 

[oysterer]

Don’t care. ...

Get a Benelli Super Nova and be glad you did.

Think that old song: Anything Remington can make someone else can make...better.

 

[ken158]

Ah - Remington? Since everything Remington has now been bought, why would they not follow through with one of their best sellers?

 

[Golphin]

I have my dads 870 that was made in the 50's. I recently bought a 1982 Marlin 120 for $250. like new that is much like the 870 but heavier because it is made with a solid receiver. I have a number of Marlin rifles and could not pass the 12 gauge up for that price.

 

[Fiddler1537]

My dumb luck, I bought an 870 with a detachable mag from Wilson. Now I have one mag and nobody makes them....

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[Drm50]

I have a 870, the 1st brand new shotgun I bought. I didn’t know any better back in 1966. At that time period the only good pump shotgun still being made was Ithaca 37. I was stupid 16yr old that bought 870 because everyone else was. Never did warm up to it but still have it. Because of that it looks new. I won’t cry about the end of 870s. Mine is like a custom gun compared to the latest they made.

 

[Nevada Ed]

The old wood stock, now plastic stock guns are out................

Now every one wants a "Black Gun" with the phony stocks and the
"GI Joe" front grips with a lazer or red dot sight and empty 40 rounds into a target.

Ducks will be safe in ten years !!

 

[Echo40]

As far as I know, nobody has bought the rights to the Remington® brandname nor their designs, so until somebody does, the answer is nobody. (Unless you count the vast number of clones that are still in production which are for all intents and purposes the exact same gun, minus the brandname/model number.)

Personally, I hope that whoever picks up Remington will not only produce high quality Remington 870s, but will also improve the design by taking a few cues from the Mossberg 590, which is not only has a more intuitive layout when it comes to the controls, but is also easier to repair because parts such as the extractor are screwed in rather than riveted in place. Because honestly, the Remington 870 was behind the Mossberg 590A1 in practically every way, with it's only relevant niche being that the receiver was Steel rather than Aluminum, which really only appealed to folks who still don't believe that Aluminum is durable enough to withstand the test of time.

Someone reputable needs to secure the rights to the Remington brand then redesign the 870 so that all of its controls are arranged in such a fashion in which they can be worked without breaking the shooter's grip.
I would like to see Smith & Wesson buy Remington and resume production of their firearms, as I think that they could do the brand justice.

That being said, I wouldn't be surprised if one of the companies who builds custom/specialty 870s like Black Aces Tactical, Serbu Firearms, or Wilson Combat were to purchase the rights to the 870 for the sake of maintaining a profitable product line while simultaneously illuminating the competition.

 

[LostintheOzone]

There won't be anymore machined receiver 870's being made. My best advice is, if you have one, don't let it get away. That goes for the model 37 Ithaca's and model 12 Winchesters also.

The new stuff will all be made offshore and the quality will be gone.

Guaranteed.

Mossberg parts are made in Mexico and assembled in the US.

 

[Golphin]

I have a 870, the 1st brand new shotgun I bought. I didn’t know any better back in 1966. At that time period the only good pump shotgun still being made was Ithaca 37. I was stupid 16yr old that bought 870 because everyone else was. Never did warm up to it but still have it. Because of that it looks new. I won’t cry about the end of 870s. Mine is like a custom gun compared to the latest they made.

Not sure what you were wanting but the Remington 870 is probably the best pump shotgun ever made and I would bet it is the top seller all time or close. I do not believe they were made with a scope in mind though and I would not even consider scoping a shotgun myself.

 

[Valmet]

I hope someone does- they were arguably the finest pump gun available prior to 2006 when FG bought Remington. Would like someone to start making them again like Remington used to.

 

[mtime7]

I have 3 police trade in 870s and like them, but I prefer my police trade 1300 Defender for weight and handling reasons, but I think I would probably prefer my 37 or moss berg 500 if I had them in hand, but they have been stored at my Dads for years. Never can have too many riot shotguns, everyone in the household should have one.

 

[dusty3030]

So did the Roundhill Group deal fall through or something since announced in October? Have I missed something? They would be who owns the plant and of course the brand and products now and what they released is they would continue making Remington products under the Remington name.

 

[SLT223]

Round Hill Group LLC bought the Remington firearms line. I would assume they continue production, and have apparently vowed to make Remington great again.

From their press release:
“As is known, Roundhill Group LLC and a group of experienced firearms manufacturing and hunting industry professionals are in the process of purchasing Remington Firearms. Our intent with this acquisition is to return the company to its traditional place as an iconic American hunting brand. We intend to maintain, care for and nurture the brand and all of the dedicated employees who have crafted these products over the years for outdoorsmen and women both here in the USA and abroad. More than anything, we want to make Remington a household name that is spoken with pride.”

The old management laid off 585 employees and Roundhill does not intend to hire all them back. What does this mean for the 870? I have absolutely no clue, but I can’t imagine a Remington Firearms without a pump shotgun.

 

[LostintheOzone]

I have a 870, the 1st brand new shotgun I bought. I didn’t know any better back in 1966. At that time period the only good pump shotgun still being made was Ithaca 37. I was stupid 16yr old that bought 870 because everyone else was. Never did warm up to it but still have it. Because of that it looks new. I won’t cry about the end of 870s. Mine is like a custom gun compared to the latest they made.

Why do you still have it if you never used it? The popularity of the 870 has been consistent. Ithaca died for the same reason the model 12 did, too expensive to produce. The 870 is a far simpler design than both the 37 and 12.

I have a Wingmaster I bought in 1970. Never did find a thing wrong with that shotgun and used it many years on upland birds.