REMINGTON'S NEW HOME DEFENSE 870 WITH WALNUT - GREAT PRICE TOO!

[chief38]

I just watched this video and thought I'd post it. Apparently, Remington (the company that acquired them) has come out with their new 870, 18.5" barrel for Home Defense. It sports a Walnut stock and traditional finish. According to the review here it's flawless and the list price is only $459. That means it can be gotten for close to $400 after they hit the stores and are generally in stock.

My 870 was bought new about 20 some odd years ago and I didn't pay a whole lot less. Mine has the black synthetic stock which is not nearly as costly as the Walnut. I thought this was worth posting if anyone is in the market.

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[6518John]

Nothing says “get off my lawn” better than a good 12 gauge riot gun!

 

[mauser9]

Nice! About to pull the trigger on one myself but picked out the 26 inch barrel in 12 or 20 gauge for Upland hunting. Checked them out recently. looks nicer in fit and finish than the Express. Nice having walnut back too. Bass Pro Shop had em for $500. Nice to see the steel receiver and smoother action bars. Good luck with yours.

 

[1sailor]

I was just checking them out on GB. You can pick one up in the mid $400's range. I had been thinking about a Maverick but I honestly prefer a wood stock. I do wish it had the corncob forend though.

 

[flintsghost]

This guy doing the video who works in a gun shop, alledgedly, didn't know that a Remington 870 without the plus 2 mag extension only holds 4 rounds in the magazine. That's been the way that 870's have been since they started. None of them hold 5 rounds with the standard magazine and screw on cap. Plus 2 adds that to a magazine for 6 rds total. That is a surprise for the narrator. Obviously not very knowledgable about the guns. If he has one that holds 5 in the magazine, then it has a 1 rd extension on the magazine as a cap. The other thing he omits is that the trigger guard is plastic. One still has to go to the Police version to get the aluminum trigger housing with no MIM parts in that housing or MIM extractor on the bolt. The price point is nice.

 

[Valmet]

I sure hope they don’t use the “Insta-rust” finish the orig Remington started using in 2006 when FG acquired them. Have owned multiple 870s from that era with rust issues. It was like a Parker ovation but apparently wasn’t.

 

[mauser9]

Hopefully the newer finish being applied to the 870 Fieldmaster version will be much more resistant to rusting. Heard they are also producing the 870 Wingmaster but cost will be around $800 or more.

 

[1sailor]

I was pretty enthusiastic when I first looked into them. Just now realized they're not using walnut. Probably beech or something. Anyone know what country they're made in?

 

[AJ]

Dusting off an old design and a small update. The picture below is a copy of a USMC Remington Model 870 MK.1 The Corps adopted these in 1969. These held 8 rounds and had rifle sights, and also a bayonet lug. I used this one teaching a Combat Shotgun Course to the Sailors at Naval Station Long Beach, Ca. Found the barrel, extension and the adapter at a gunshow and bought an 870 Express. An original USMC M870 Mk.1 was sold by Morphy at auction about a year ago for $16,000.00.

 

[lihpster]

I need another shotgun like I need a third nipple, but......

 

[DWalt]

I'll keep my Stevens 77E. I have always considered all pump shotguns to be more or less equivalent regardless of the name on the barrel.

 

[rockquarry]

This guy doing the video who works in a gun shop, alledgedly, didn't know that a Remington 870 without the plus 2 mag extension only holds 4 rounds in the magazine. That's been the way that 870's have been since they started. None of them hold 5 rounds with the standard magazine and screw on cap. Plus 2 adds that to a magazine for 6 rds total. That is a surprise for the narrator. Obviously not very knowledgable about the guns. If he has one that holds 5 in the magazine, then it has a 1 rd extension on the magazine as a cap. The other thing he omits is that the trigger guard is plastic. One still has to go to the Police version to get the aluminum trigger housing with no MIM parts in that housing or MIM extractor on the bolt. The price point is nice.

Seldom are YouTube videos edited for accuracy or content. There are often better ways to get good information.

 

[JohnRippert]

I need another shotgun like I need a third nipple, but......

We'll call you Scaramanga.

 

[alwslate]

Various models of the new 870 on sale right now at your local Rural King

 

[DWalt]

I was inside a Rural King store (in Ohio) for the very first time about two months ago and was impressed. I wish we had one here in San Antonio.

 

[AJ]

I was inside a Rural King store (in Ohio) for the very first time about two months ago and was impressed. I wish we had one here in San Antonio.

They have them in Pa. also. Their prices there were higher than in the LGS's. Lots of stuff (guns & ammo), but a bit pricer.

 

[DWalt]

They have them in Pa. also. Their prices there were higher than in the LGS's. Lots of stuff (guns & ammo), but a bit pricer.

My wife was much impressed by all of the different types of candy they stocked. She bought $50 worth to take back to Texas. We didn't buy any chicks or bunnies.

 

[AJ]

My wife was much impressed by all of the different types of candy they stocked. She bought $50 worth to take back to Texas. We didn't buy any chicks or bunnies.

You are right they do carry a bit of everything. My Daughter gets her chicks from Tractor Supply here, glad they are at her house. I believe there is a Rural King towards Orlando.

 

[brendonjames65]

Love a wood stocked 870. I would usually select a wood stocked 870 from the equipment room, every substation had one. We had a mismatch of wood and plastic Speed Feed stocked 870’s. Had an 870 in my patrol car my entire career (supplemented with an AR15) even as a Lt watch commander.

 

[Glenn R. McMannly]

Remington quality is a shadow of what it once was.

I will pass and keep my 1970s Police Wingmaster thank you.