The Ultimate Home Defense Shotgun: Remington 870 Police Magnum 

This is the 3rd time i have watched the entire video. That's how good it is!

Sweet set up thanks for sharing!

It is totally "tacticool" but I like it. I have the 870 magpul tactical express. I've had the mesa tactical side saddle but I haven't been happy with the retention, each slot seems to have a different level of tightness. Plus it's a pain when I want to clean out and oil the trigger assembly. Just ordered the esstac 6 round velcro card and adhesive backing. I'm going to cut out spaces for the trigger pins. My model is 6+1. Has the magpul sga stock and moe sl foreend, picatinny rail, xs ghost sites, Remington tactical choke. All black, cerakoated. I put in the qd mount on the stock and got a magazine tube cap with qd mount. Wilson combat extended power mag spring, Wilson combat large safety. I have the heavier duty dog carrier spring but my gunsmith told me if I'm not having problems, which I'm not, it could end up causing issues so I haven't installed it. Also have a magpul ms4 gen 2 sling. Also a non-mim extractor. Bought it in 2014. Been seeing alot of videos about quality issues with the express model, especially the last few years. People needing to polish the bore specifically. Don't know if I just got lucky or Remington's quality was still good, but the inside of my bore feels smooth as glass, and I don't see any imperfections. The one thing I've found that very important for the gun to run smoothly, is keeping the forend rails lubed. Makes a huge difference if you've been running it dry. Started using MPro7 gun lube and really like it. Oh, I've also got a Streamlight tlr-1 mounted on the left side of the forend. I've gone back and forth between which I think is the best for home defense, the 870 or ar-15. Settled on the 870 loaded with #4 buck. Less chance of over penetration but still quite devastating.

That is a very nice job. Free stuff always costs a lot

I have been trying to decide on the magpul and this video made me make a decision. I'm ordering it

Great looking gun

wow thats a beautiful shotgun. although you meant to match the furniture, i think the contrast of the tones look great !

I always find having two or 3 different shades of fde always looks really cool. This is no exception

I love that you say your not going for tacticool but that exactly what you did. Over all looks really nice. Its all about fitting the gun to you and what you want and need it for. Mine is almost set up exactly the same except for the pistol grip adjustable stock but that was only in mind if my wife needed to ever use it. Nice video helps people see what they might really want or need and shows whats available for these guns. Over all a shotgun is the most practical for home defense or shtf with a bugget in mind.

one of the best shotgun setups i've seen. well done man. it has some really fun bells and whistles but it's all functional.

Sweet and Well Done.

That's the most badass shotgun that I've ever seen. Great-looking build, buddy. Excellent work.

I love the multiple tone tan/FDE look, similar to the Scar rifle.

Nice rig! Two-tone a great look.

Very nice. The two tone on the FDE does work well. Makes for a stylish look. Like that stock much better than the one on the M500 vid. I understand also what you were saying about the dura coat. It would drive me crazy too seeing where I messed up. But again, nice work putting it together.

Lot of STUFF on it, Heavy. I have Magpul Furniture,sling mounts, six shot side saddle on my 870 and it’s heavy. I do have a small Red Dot, Nikon Spur ..

Slap a MOE shotgun card on there instead of those extra 2 rounds. I love finished gun projects...so satisfying

It's perfectly awesome.

thats one of the nicest remington project;s iv'e ever seen as a completed set up// the duracoat job is really nice... the sling mount points, the iron sights.. the sure fire light with pressure pad etc.. very nice set up..

Bravo Co makes a good M-Lok mount for your light. I prefer the push button light cap instead of a tape switch. Cleaner look.

two notes you may be interested in. the light: a mini maglight pro plus with a red lens works better. at night white light lights up the smoke and you can't see. The brighter the white light = the worse the proble. Red light cuts through the smoke and you can see just fine. The 2nd point. red dots just own everythig on a shotgun. I use a vortex strike fire 2 and I will never go back. I LOVE shooting with both eyes open. I can "kill" 15 small cheap plastic flowerpots with my shotgun in 16-18 secounds. Just takes a secound to switch magazine tubes and reload the chamber. getting on target with a red dot is like pointing your finger. You just do it. both eyes wide open. 3rd, not a suggestion but shotgunning is just plain fun. 100 rounds of 7 shot for $20 at wall mart and you get magnum performance for your money.

Well done.

You have inspired me. I just finished my ksg project n this is a great idea for another 12, awesome color, awesome stock. I like the idea of throwing a black black aces rail over that tan duracoat tho, n keeping the light switch slightly above the charging handle as opposed to on it. So i wont totally bite your style lol. If you think about it, try to respond with some feedback on how it all worked out n if you changed anything around since '13. But seriously, you said it was just a cheap thrown together project... n it looks great. Thanks for posting!!!!

Love reading the comments; nice gun. There may be a few better shotguns than the 870 but I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Very nice...just what I have.

That two tone fde looks cool

I appreciate how you elaborated on all aspects of your build. I see a variation of opinions regarding black vs tan furniture, but the owner gets home field advantage. My opinion, for what it's worth, I like the "all tan" look that you did. I really like those sights too. Bottom line... that's a sharp scatter gun. Good job! Enjoy shooting it.

Awesome build man very clean and versatile shot gun!!!

Perfect setup.. Looks awesome

Nice setup

Heh, thanks. I saw an all-FDE 870 on a website somewhere and that was the inspiration. I agree that it's a very sharp look.

I think if you get the mount and put your flashlight on the barrel and mag extension it will have a smoother rack and lighter rack! Looks Great

Multiple FDE colors look good! Think SCAR.

Thanks for the tip on the Supercell. Not the first time I've heard positive things about that, so I'll keep it in mind. You made some good observations. Yeah, the forward shell carrier gets in the way in the current configuration so it's been removed for now. When I install an AFG I'll re-evaluate; the AFG may lower the support hand far enough that the shell carrier doesn't get in the way. Not sure I understand the second question? The sling attach pount is on the right side. No issue.

Muy buenos accesorios tiene la 870, felicitaciones.-

Very cool setup!

@guns guns guns. very nice, congratulations of a superb upgrade project. your firearm is beautiful.

Thanks, man. Glad you like it.

NICE 870!

Magpul makes a tactical 2-wheel dolly now for hauling a fully dressed firearm around

Hello fellow 870 maniac! Awesome build! Love that 2-shell carrier on the forend! I had the same set up too, due to the magpul video hype! (I can't remember the company who made it, but they used to sell on amazon and on their own website). The hardest thing to accept, was that the 2-shell carrier (although very well made, made like a tank, & looked badass!) would rather injure you rather than help you out with two additional rounds on the firearm. I went through several classes and during the heat of the moment, that thing chewed through my fingers every time I racked the forend. I ended up taking it off both my 870s and selling them on ebay. Saved my finger. Made back my money's, as it was rare item to find nowadays. Maybe on an auto 12ga, it would work - but with pumps, forget it. Just my experience though and yours might be different.

You will find fiber optics look good for a while but they break when you need them the most.Just my one cent.

That a great looking gun

Gosh that is gorgeous.....

Having a heck of a time finding the best way to mount my pressure switch on my 870 for end. The adhesive on the velcro does not want to stay attached really bad on the rubber backing of the remote switch.

It is over the top however I like over the top.

Looks like it's ready for Sunday Mass

I just got my 870 and was definitely going to go with the magpul stock and grip.. but now you just made my list of needs longer! Well done on the color!! Hope you dont mind but your gun is going to have a twin!! Lol great video!

That fore end is going to torture your hand during a shotgun class. I had vaguely a similar light set-up and my hand was smacked so many times, it was bruised. That's not to mention, my remote was trying to fall off even though it was properly mounted.

That is a good looking shotgun

i like the gun, just one thing. the shotgun shells are upside down on the side. its made to go brass up that way they don't fall out, and you can go up and over through the ejection port for quick speed reloads.

Awesome video

I tried handling the gun off hand and it didn't seem to bother me, but I'll try shooting it that way next time and let you know. Thanks for the thought.

Nice work

badass shotgun!

Beautiful

The comb height seems kinda high for iron sights, but would work great behind a red dot. Other than that, yeah it's dolled up pretty wild & crazy but I bet it works great for its intended application. Cool build, and fun vid -- thanks for sharing :)

kickass shotty bro!

Have your shells brass up so they don’t fall out while shooting or running the boom stick they do fall out brass down at times

that is a good lookin' weapon.

Gorgeous

Thanks, Chris.

awesome gun.

Wow very nice

Very nice gun. I really like your sight setup and I'm a big fan of the magpul stock. I do think that you have too much on your fore end. That's how the gun is fed. All that crap may get in the way of the function of the gun. Also if you don't plan on using the rail on top of the gun, get rid of it. All-in-all nice gun.

Because of this video I'm doing the exact same thing. Except I'm going all black with a Mesa Tactical stock. Awesome job man. Video is solid too. What did you use to press the sights?

Su-weet!

I de put a red -dot scope on that bad boy now, then ur good to go ! Mine is camo- flaged with the green fiber-optic front sight and it too is a Remington 870 mag. special purpose 12 ga. with the 21 in. barrel. and sling ofcourse. Later ill probably add a tac light and maybe a red dot scope . All this man stuff is simply cool but costly as well but we cant take money with us to the grave now can we and midas well enjoy it.

Cool shotgun aft.

Never understood why they call that color 'dark earth' more like light earth.

Not knocking what you have done with your shotgun. But, I kinda like mine lean and mean.

Where did u get this sights from they look awesome gonna have to try those out and ive been look I at the primary arms compact weapons light. Do u have any experience with that light if so how is it? Would u recommend it?? Thanks and good videos.

Looks good. They say work a little modification that magpul set will fit on a savage Stevens 320 security 12g pump. Would you happen to know anything about that being true or false?

Dude, I'm so jealous. This must be the most beautiful 870 on RU-vid.

That is an awesome looking shotgun. You put a lot of work into it and it shows. Do you still own this shotgun? I only ask because it has been a while since you posted this video. I myself just purchased a Remington 870 Police Magnum Shotgun off of GunBroker. It was a Law Enforcement trade in and it is being shipped to me. I am researching a good set up for it and yours is super nice.

Where do find the "Side-armor" two shell carrier?

Does the light jump around a lot being mounted on the forgrip? I can't decide between grip or mag tube mounted. I like that the mag tube mounted is more stable and will throw less of a shadow. But it is harder to turn on and off.

Hey awesome build. Keep up the good work but I do have a question. I want to put a fiber optic sight on the tip of the barrel like yours. How did you go about doing that? On my 870, the bead sight looks like it screws out but its screwed into a tiny plate that looks welded onto the barrel. Did you have the same situation or was your barrel different. Thanks!

Prettiest shotgun I've seen yet. Do you really need all that malarkey? I mean the gun looks pretty but tactically incificiant. My opinion.

What do ya'll think of this setup? -Mossberg 590a1 20'' barrel -Ati halo 9 shot sidesaddle -Magpul SGA buttstock and forend -Streamlight Protac H1 mounted on magpul forend -Burris fastfire III 8 MOA red dot -Magpul MS1 sling Thank you!

Maybe you know? When I dry fire my 870 police mag the slid releases just a bit. Maybe three eighth of an in.

I'm confused as to why you wouldn't mount an rds on that shotty, especially since you already have a rail on it that's obscuring your sight picture on your irons.

Sweet 870! Good job; cool video. Don’t you think it’s to much stuff/ weight with the extra 2 on the fore end? Nice 870 again!

Lol my 870 has a tacticool m4 stock I loved the look. You taste a little blood in your mouth it hits so hard but damn it looks cool. Maybe I need to look into a magpul

The Mesa Tactical SureShell have a internal rubber rod witch get stressed and the shells going to fall if you plan leave em 24/7, this is not a permanent damage if you remove the shells and let the thing rest it recover the shape. I know is a fuckup thing but it is what it is.

How did the Duracoat hold up? Looks great

Bro! You've got Z-Max in your side saddle..... It's ok, tacticool is still cool.

My "870 Tactical" came from the factory holding 7 rounds and the magazine tube and barrel are almost the same length without it actually being an extension....is that really an option? I have about 4-5 friends with an 870 and theirs all held maybe 4+1. And another friend with an 870, which also says, tactical, but came with a magazine extension on it. What?! What even are the options available from Remington and what gives?

Where did you get those sights getting ready to duracoat my 870 police magnum.

Should have done black Magpul furniture. Otherwise nice build.

Love this set up... I have the SGA stock and MOE Forend on my 870 as well. I am having the same question on the Surefire Scout and the Magpul light mount kit... I have seen one actually strung through the handguard between the tube and the barrel, but it was just for pictures, and the practicality of running the pressure switch through the hand guard looks iffy. Friction/clearance of the magtube and barrel heat on that wire? I'm opting to run it under as well, but that's the mounting kit and light I've had on my amazon wish list for a while... How have you liked the set up that way and is there a place to find that fore grip block? I'm not the biggest fan of it, but I also wouldn't want the wire just hanging under loose even if it was a tight fit. Great video and thanks for sharing your set up!

I'm looking for the sidearmor forward shell holder I can't find it anywhere.

Howd you mount the pressure pad? And can I do the same with a stream light protac pressure pad ?

Did you duracoat the inside of the receiver as well? Would it be bad to do that; with the tolerances and all? Or it hasn't given you any problems

Great Job on that 870! How did your Duracoat held up over the time? Scratches and all? Thank you!

Nice

I loved that Remington !. is good for home defense ?

I like slide shell holder. I just added some magpul to my short shotgun and love the functionality. Check it out if you have a minute. I'm waiting for the sling kit for a one point sling.

Have you tried threading the pressure pad and wire through the slot in the forend on the light's side, between the barrel and mag tube, and out the other end of the forend?

I realize that this is an older video, but I am building an 870 and have a question that you may be able to answer. If you were to mount a red dot sight, like a Burris fastfire or RMR, to the rail on the Mesa side saddle/rail, would it co-witness with the rifle sights? Great looking shotgun, btw!