Remington 887 Nitro Mag?

[Chameleon Loco]

I am looking into buying the tactical variant as I like the extended magazine and the way the gun looks. But I am wondering since the 18.5 barrel is almost no good for shooting skeet could I purchase a longer barrel to use it for skeet? Also owners of the gun how do you like it and are there alot of aftermarket parts for it?

[aippi]

Mistake. The weapon was built for the Sporting Market because Nova was cutting into Remington's share. It was a flop and even won a Dog of the Year award. So Remington said, " let's put some tacti-fool mess on it and call the 887 Tactical 'cause those guys will buy anything based on looks."

You will be better served with an 870 or 500.

[Chameleon Loco]

Ok thanks for the info on it

I dont really like the Mossberg 500 and the 870 is whatever, how is the nova?

[aippi]

The 870 is Whatever..........????????????

I would venture to say that if you see a shotgun in a police cursier there is over and 80% chance it is an 870. So whatever the 870 is, it is certainly the top choice of the people that put their life on the line with a shotgun.

You don't care for the 500 and the whatever 870 yet you are looking at a piece of crap 887. Hope you get what you want.

[Chameleon Loco]

The 870 is a good gun, there are others that I like too

I have looked at the 590 but it priced too high for me. Though I did go on remington's web site and the 870 express tactical caught my eye. If I get a longer barrel for trap shooting could I switch it with the 18.5 one?

[Dreaded Claymore]

I have looked at the 590 but it priced too high for me. Though I did go on remington's web site and the 870 express tactical caught my eye. If I get a longer barrel for trap shooting could I switch it with the 18.5 one?

Absolutely. That's easy to do. In fact, some 870s are even sold with alternate barrels, as a package.

[MUNCHIE]

I recently went through the same ordeal while looking for a good pump gun, I ended up with a nova tactical and could not be happier. If you are looking for a trap gun than I would not get a tactical without the barrel at least being threaded for chokes and even then it will leave a lot to be desired in that respect. Benelli barrels are very expensive so buying another barrel is not cost effective. What is the main purpose of the gun?

[Chameleon Loco]

Main Purpose

The main purpose of the gun would be a home defense gun and a shtf gun. Though I prefer a 20 gauge due to less recoil, 12 gauge is the most popular gauge in America and available at any sporting goods retailer. I want a shotgun to be durable and long lasting so that is why I considered the 887 but the 870 is also very reliable and durable.

[madland]

I dont really like the Mossberg 500 and the 870 is whatever, how is the nova?

Wait for it..wait for it..here it comes..

The 870 is Whatever..........????????????

I would venture to say that if you see a shotgun in a police cursier there is over and 80% chance it is an 870. So whatever the 870 is, it is certainly the top choice of the people that put their life on the line with a shotgun.

You don't care for the 500 and the whatever 870 yet you are looking at a piece of crap 887. Hope you get what you want.

And there it is..

Man I would've bet my salary for a year this was coming from JD.. Whatever brand you decide on is obviously your choice..but I'm gonna take a wild guess in that you haven't looked at AI&P's website to see what JD does with an 870. My first shotgun was a Mossberg500 mainly due to price. For my second one I'm definitely going to save up the money and get an 870 from AI&P Tactical. Just my .02

[MUNCHIE]

I liked the look of the 887 as well as the features but once I handled it that was the deal breaker, the action did not feel right and overall the gun had a very cheap feel. Some people attribute that to the polymer coating but after landing on a nova that feels incredibly well made that is also coated, that is not the problem. I like the 870, 500/590, and anything benelli, but I would not trust a 3 gun match to an 887 never mind mine or my family's safety in a home defense situation

[Chameleon Loco]

Yeah I have yet to handle either of the guns

Ill drive over to turner's this weekend and see if they have them in stock and see which one handles best, I will also take a look at the nova tactical model if they have it in stock.

[SublimeJJ99]

I have an 887. I bought it when it first came out. There are absolutely no accessories for it...bummer. It does have a cheap feel to it, but it's never let me down. Remington marketed the M887 as a waterfowl gun and I'm sure it would work well as one. I always have 3.5" Mags around just to watch my friends hurt themselves when they shoot them. If I could go back, I would have definitely got the 870. Live and learn I guess.

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