Is the Remington 887 a good shotgun?

Contoured grip panels along the fore-end give me a good grip on the well-balanced Remington 887. Between the low recoil and the comfortable handling, there is easy accuracy time and time again. Built as an improvement on the Remington Model 870, the reliability of the 887 Nitro action has proven to be excellent.

How many shells does the Remington 887 hold?

Remington Model 887

Remington 887 Nitro Mag
Cartridge	12 Gauge (2 ¾, 3, and 3 ½-inch)
Action	pump-action
Feed system	4+1 rounds (7+1 for the tactical model), internal tube magazine
Sights	Hi-Viz LitePipe front bead, polymer mid-bead

Are Remington 870s still being made?

Richmond Italia said the first firearm to return to production will be the Model 870 shotgun. The company founded by Eliphalet Remington back in 1816, the oldest gun manufacturer in the USA, will resume the production of rifles, shotguns and pistols for hunting, sports and concealed carry, to the delight of its fans.

What year is my Remington serial number?

Remington Year of Manufacture Codes maybe found on the barrel of your Remington rifle [or shotgun] on the left side, just forward of the receiver; the first letter of the Code is the month of manufacture, followed by one or two letters which are the year of manufacture.

Can the Remington 887 shoot slugs?

Your shotgun will shoot slugs just fine at close range. It will not blow up in your face. Try it at the range just like it is first and then reevaluate.

Who makes Nitro shotguns?

Remington
Description. With its rust preventing Armorlokt™ coating on all exterior surfaces, the Remington® 887 Nitro Mag 12 Gauge Shotgun delivers proven performance built to last a lifetime.

Who makes Remington rifles now?

The Roundhill Group LLC
An investment company called The Roundhill Group LLC purchased the Remington firearms factories last fall for $13 million. The deal included Remington’s main factory in Ilion, New York, and its handgun barrel factory in Lenoir City, Tennessee. The sale included all the firearms side of the business except Marlin.

Is Remington making guns again?

The firearms side of Remington is now officially known as RemArms. Back in May of this year, there were reports that Remington was gearing up to reopen its Ilion plant. RemArms hired back 230 workers, with plans for starting production with the Model 870 shotgun line.

Did Ruger buy Remington?

Sturm, Ruger to Acquire Remington’s Marlin Firearms for $30 Million | The Motley Fool. What is the Full Retirement Age?

Why did Remington take the 887 off the market?

Plus, there were a lot of people posting up complaints about the Remington 887 on the internet. This likely led the company ultimately take it off the market. The only possible way you can purchase the shotgun now is from someone else who already owns the shotgun. There are companies that still sells the Remington 887.

Is the Remington 887 similar to the Benelli Nova shotgun?

Many features of the Remington 887 are very similar to Benelli Supernova shotgun. Polymer finish, rotating bolt locks, long forend. But unfortunately, it looks like that 887 hasn’t become as popular as Benelli Nova/Supernova and was discontinued.

What kind of shotgun is the Remington 887 Nitro Mag?

The Remington 887 Nitro Mag Shotgun was one of the most durable shotguns ever created. It was a 12-gauge pump action shotgun with an armored exterior not found in most other shotguns. This exterior was a polymer finish which went by the name of ArmorLokt.

Is the Remington 887 a good shotgun for home defense?

Now, the Remington 887 happens to be a popular home-defense shotgun (unsurprisingly – this is a pump-action shotgun we’re talking about). Given this, it’s clear that night sights or sights that illuminate and make for fast target acquisition are where it’s at.

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