I have always had good results when utilizing my Remingon 870. It's use for simple crowd control is unmatched. When people hear the shotgun rack, they know you mean business. You don't get that with a patrol rifle.....

Very easy weapon to utilize with neat accessories. It's a good deterrent weapon. :)

First, to correct a clerical error: It is a 'Scattergun'. We use them less the light with slugs. Wonderful weapon and as accurate as the shooter. You might consider going low recoil slugs to build confidence in the new people or the old flinchers. One ounce of lead going downrange is intimidating. "There are no naturally occurring metallic sounds in the jungle". This weapon provides the univeral sound that everyone understands: Rack-rack! Stand back.....

My department just went to the 870 after years of using th Mossberg 500. I find the 870 superior in every way. It is more accurate, easier to handle, less recoil. Just a joy to shoot.

This is the patrol officer's shotgun!

I use this shotgun while at the range. It can get the job done, but I like other shot guns out there.

By far the single best deterrent an Officer can carry. The simply sound of a round being racked has cleared many an alley for me while on patrol. While a pistol round is just as likely and frankly even more likely to cause death by gunfire, a suspect seems willing to sometimes take a chance. When you rack a round in the 870 they believe it is all over and immediately surrender helping to keep down the officer involved shootings. Always reliable and easy to clear any jam. A tough weapon that should always be within your reach. A five star rating the website will not allow me to rate this 5 stars, only 2, not right

A very good shotgun. My definate 1st choice for a shotgun.

The 870 is by far a simple, no nonsense, get the job done weapon. It's as versitile as the rounds you put in it or the accessaries you put on it. I have never had any major problems with the 870. It's a staple. I however have stepped down to the 870 express magnum in 20 gauge due to neck surgery. The 12 just plain puts a hurt on me now. I load with rifled slugs and have replaced the choke to allow the slugs with no problem. Only thing is, I'm hurting in the accessary department. The big brother (12) has all the fun and my little brother (20) just sits there and looks pretty. Oh well, love my 870, big or little, gets the job done. Stay Safe

This is my tried and true weapon of choice. My 870 is a retired Memphis Police Dept. gun that I have upgraded and retired about 98324873 more times. It is a great weapon just like the day it was built. Can't go wrong with the 870!

Good patrol officer's gun. I have found no other shotgun that in my opinon matches the quality and you know it has to be a humbeling experience for the bad guy to hear the sound of a chambering round.

NOTHING BEAT THE REMINGTON TO BAD MOSSBURG BEAT THEM TO THE PUNCH ON THE TAC SHOTGUN

Had this protector with me and felt safe and confident. Extremelly durable and reliable. Intimidating too. It's a little heavy, but nice shot.

Great Gun, Very stable during shooting multi-shots!!! Also I enjoyed the stability during Transition drills. Great Buy!!!

My department uses these guns and I enjoy taking it out on patrol. Simple to use and very accurate. We have ghost ring sights and they are very easy, fast and accurate. We also have pistol grip stocks for added comfort. I highly recommend this shot gun.

We've carried the Remington 870 at the LAPD for years now, but they have just authorized us to purchase our own for onduty carry. I have this same weapon pictured, with one exception, I have the speedfeed 2 short stock. Great weapon, reliable and a great deterent! Good all around boom stick!

The 870 is the true work horse of LEO's and military. Its functional qualities make it easy to use, and reliable when needed.

Although there are nicer shotguns to fire, when you know you may need to use a shotgun to defend someone you love, or your life, you can't beat the 870. Remington has made a very reliable shotgun which I have complete confidence in while carrying it on duty.

I also love this shotgun I also carry this one in my police unit along with the Rifle that I carry this is the second extra gun I carry in my unit and I am very happy with this Remington and agian Remington did a great job

This is an outstanding weapon system. I have 2 of them. One is outfitted with a tac light and side saddle with sling. All black parkarized and the other is for hunting. both shoot well and the name is dependable.

the 870 and the 1100 are my favorite shotguns, you just can't beat a Remington shotgun.

I have my 870 outfitted with a surefire light and a 3 point tactical sling. I am about to add a side saddle ammo holder and magazine extender. I love my 870 and I have found that nothing in the world will make a crowd disperse better than the sound of racking a round. This weapon is dependable, easy to operate, and easy to clean.

I dont have this shotgun set up for tactical or police work I have it as a back up duck shooting machine but a 100% great shotgun.

remington... as reliable as ever. smoooooth action, soft to the touch...treat her right she'll treat you right!!! never had a problem with the 870 Recomend pistol grip, barrel shroud depnding on environment must stick with the ghost ring sights for all levels of shooting

A true workhorse. The 870 was my shotgun of choice before I purchased my Benelli M1. I have carried both raised bead & rifled sight models in 18 & 20 inch. Never had one with ghost rings but I think rings would be the preferred sight for a combat shotgun. I prefer the 18 inch gun for car carry...you will be surprised the difference 2 inches makes dragging it in and out of your cruiser.

Scattergun Technology has some excellent upgrades for the stock gun, and while they might seem pricey they aren' t much more than what it would cost to piece all the upgrades together. Even if you don't use the company, their product list could give you some neat ideas. That said a bone-stock 870 with a sling is something I would have full confidence in.

Only shotgun I'll even consider using.

After years of riding around with one next to me, it's an old friend, ready to go to Hell and back. I love my personal one, no frills and dependable in the worst conditions.

I really can't think of anything bad to say. I carry the 870 on duty and use one in personal shooting. Very versatile.

Reliable plain and simply.

If you want a shotgun that wont fail, get this one.

Outstanding shotgun! I have been using these weapons for 22 years in the United States Army, and now in my new career as a police officer. It is reliable, and can take a beating in all environments. It is also a very easy weapon to use and very easy to maintain.

One of the best shotguns ever built.

My Department recently bought shotguns for the patrol units. Qualified yesterday with the Remington 870P. Loved it.

There's no other sound like it!

I love my shotgun

R870 with barrel sawed down the 14.5 inches, sidesaddle, rifle sites, composite pistol grip shoulder stock and tactical sling and I'm in heaven. This a great all-purpose gun. Still my choice in the world of big scary guns that make a familiar noise when you rack it. Ghost rings are cool too! Never used one with a light built on.

I've been using and owning the 870 Police Magnum for almost 19 years and consider it to be one of the most durable shotguns on the market. It's very user friendly and easy on maintenance.

My department switched from an autoloader (Beretta 1200FP) to the 870 Marine Magnum 5 years ago. IMO, a step backwards. It gets the job done, but the auto could lay down some serious firepower. Ghost ring or rifle sights a must have- bead sight iffy at best.

The tried and true 870 remington pump action shotgun. My department has several in use with 18" barrels, speed feed stocks and mag extensions. Reliable with all types of ammo, including less than lethal. If it wasn't for the need to shoot low-recoil rounds that don't reliably cycle semi-autos, I'd rather go for a Benelli, but this is a great shotgun either way.

Great shotgun, very easy to operate

Best all around shotgun out of the box. I've had mine for years and absolutely love it. I consisently shoot better than the rest of the department on the shotgun course. The city issues winchester shotguns and they just don't do as well.

The Remington 870 is the standard by which all other police duty shotguns are judged. As long as the user keeps up their end the gun keeps going. Very versatile shotgun.

Great shotgun! I've added a ton of accessories, probably overkill for a home defense weapon, but it's fun to 'play' with out on the range. I have absolutely NO complaints about the 870!

My department has used this shotgun for years. A shotgun is the only weapon out there with a unviersal sound that everyone understands.

This a great shotgun. I carried one in my patrol car before I became a motorman. Very light weight and accurate. I wish I could find a way to carry one on my bike.

i never used the remington till i came to this department. i mostly have dealt with mossbergs. i love the remington but i prefer the ergonomics of the mossberg (safety and A.L.L)

I love thins gun i have two at home best shotguns i have ever owned. I wish i could exchange the mossberg that the army issued me for an 870 !

Great gun! Carried one for my career and own one for hunting. Very nice and durable gun.

I carried very similar to the one pictured on patrol, and transitioned to a Benellli Semi auto while in K-9. Although the Benelli was a SMOOTH weapon, I missed the durability of the 870. The Benelli was finicky, especially when adding accessories (i.e sidesaddle). I now have another 870 which has performed flawlessly. I would not hesitate to use it in any life and death situation.

As many others will tell you when a Rem racks up..Its like E.F.Hutton...when it speaks,everybody listens.Now as a recently discharged U.S. Marine, I can say whith certainty that this workhorse can git'er done! I belive that the old addage is true in most repects."If it aint broke,dont fix it!" A definite patrol companion.Not bad for home defense either.

If your making holes or breaking heads this gun rocks.

I have had this shotgun since 1997 and in 2001 we switched to Mossburg. We had problems with the Mossburg's and I went back with the old reliable 870. Great weapon and my personal choice for on duty and home defense...

Very simple, effective tool. I've used it on every felony stop. It has always been reliable and easy to shoot. Even though ours have been beat to shit, they still function well - great tool!

We use the 870 Law enforcement model for grizzly bear management and personal defense; carrying aversive rounds like bean bags and rubber slugs, as well as 1oz lead slugs for lethal backup, Overall a very reliable and easy to maintain firearm in my experience. If I trust it staring down a grizzly, I'd be just as confident to use it for defense against a person. Carrying it also gets respect and compliance when asking people to behave and keep their distance from bears.

A good firearm for the corrections/transport officer. I feel sorry for anyone in it's way.

great weapon and most reliable shotgun for duty use

MY FIRST AND ONLY SHOT GUN,.A VERY GOOD GUN,.I CAN DRESS IT UP ANY WAY I WANT TO!

great shotgun. only one I have ever used in law enforcement

Good Gun extra safety feture is a little suspect though. We carry the Marine version and have had a few that just would not fire after boucing around in a truck for a few months

I love this gun. Best shotgun weapons platform of all time!

I love this gun. As a Firearms Instructor for my Dept. I get to shoot it whenever. It sounds like a hillbilly love song. Music to my ears.

I own the 870 Express Magnum with a slug barrel, and it is definatly in my fave 5 for shotguns. I've never had any problems what so ever with this weapon. Easy breakdown for cleaning, and quick assembly.

I don't have the light or side saddle shell holder. My shell holder is on my sling. I've never gotten out of my car with the 12 guage and had the disturbance continue. Something about racking that pump that squashes a disturbance.

My baby is as plain as they get - no sling, no light...just au naturale. I hunted with the .20 ga version of this growng up (rifle barrell and open sights) so maybe I'm biased...but nothing else feels quite right. And besides, you rack one in - she still gets their attention - flair or no flair.

This is a tried and true workhorse of our arsenal. There nothing more intimiating than dark silence being broken by the noise of the 870's action.

This is our dept issued shotgun but I also own one myself. It is a very dependable and easy to handle shotgun.

Excellent! Good all around!

the remington 870 is a great weapon

Got this puppy in my trunk, I love it!!!!

This is a dependable firearm, just racking a round gets peoples attention!

Dependable, whar more can you say! Want to clear a building, this is the grandad of them all

A classic, and possibly the #1 choice in law enforcement. I have the basic Express model in the home defense configuration, black synthetic furniture and extended magazine, I've added a sling to it but it needs little else. Totally reliable, great home defense weapon.

I mean come on…. You have to have one of these.

870 is a grate firearms. I have use one for 20 yr. on job and off the job.

Admit it ...... There's nothin gets your attention quicker then the sound of a round being racked into a model 870 Remington. Do I need to say More !

love this shot gun. have the sure fire light on the end of it. right on the money. w.c.

Great weapon, definitely my first choice for a shotgun.

I give it five stars because it is an all around work horse. I've used my 870 for years and have had no problems and I don't think I will ever have any. It is an awesome gun! It may not have all the bells and whistles but if you want a good, accurate, and reliable gun the 870 is for you.

smooth shooting shotgun

awesome shotgun! looks great in the rack next to the AR-15.

I have found it to be a very reliable shotgun. It is fairly versitile as far as add-ons, although mine is currently stock. I'd really like to get the Ghost Sights, though.

This is one of the best shotguns in the world. It is accurate and powerful, and holds just enough in the intimidation department so hopefully you won't have to use it.

I own two 870's one in twelve GA and the second in twenty GA. The twelve is for me and the twenty is for my lovely wife.

The 870 is the "ideal psychological weapon" as the "chink-chink" of a shell being loaded will cause even those on drugs to wet their pants and surrender rather than fight. In the off-chance you need to use the Remington 870, it will get the job done - and then some!

No gun collection would be complete without this five-star workhorse!

We finally went over the patrol rifles 2 yrs ago and I love them, but I find myself reaching for my Remington still. Thank god they decided to mount both of them in a our patrol units.

Every chance I get to take it to the range I do and like others have said here already, probably the most reliable shotgun out there.

In my experience I have used this shotgun for a duty shotgun. It has never given me problems and has been very reliable.

Love mine... I got mine all tricked out too... Old Trusty

A must have. Our department only allows us to fire slugs so the recoil is a real bitch. But it's super accurate and reliable. When required to carry, I grab the Rem 870 over the Benelli.

This shotgun is still one of the best and most reliable weapons on the market. You just can't beat it's dependability.

Reliable weapon

I LOVE MINE,RACK IT ONE TIME AND EVRYBODY KNOWS WHAT YOU JUST SAID!

I prefer the synthetic stock with the rubber pad on the end. Being female it really gets their attention when I step out and rack one in. Will send them scattering in the projects.

Remington 870s are a great shotgun and have been around for years. I grew up hunting with one. Very reliable and hold up to alot of abuse. Rifles have there place, but for the majority of the situations we face, give me a shotgun

The Remington 870 is the standard by which all other duty shotguns are measured!

Changed my stock to one that has a pistol grip and a R3 recoil pad. My accuracy with slugs increased dramatically. Old Reliable.

Rack a round where a scumbag can hear...talking about command presence!

We used to carry shotguns along with the .223. We stopped carrying them when we went to the Colt M4, but I sure miss the shotgun, just for the pucker factor it gave when a round was racked. Beautiful sound, truly.

Have the 870 Express Mag. and I love it! No issues with it and still haven't met anyone that isn't scared of the sound when racking a round!

if its a fist fight, bring a knife. if its a knife fight, bring a gun. if its a gun fight, bring a shot gun. i dont fight, i win.

Great gear to carry. I carry one now converted to less lethal. Its just got an orange stock and fore grip...

Great shotgun! Great to reach out and touch someone!

Great shotgun! Always reliable, never had a single problem with it ever.

Love my 870. It is great for crowd control. If you practice with it enough you can even get down range a good little distance with slugs. Better than just having a duty pistol.

This is the one and only true """COPS SHOTGUN""""

Very good weapon. Remington 870 is issued to all officer in my department.

The first shotgun I owned was a Rem 870, purchased it while in England serving with the USAF. It's the only one I use and was glad to see when out department purchased it for use for out department. Nothing beats the sound of "racking" in a round when in a crowd.

I was given one for my 12th b-day or was it christmas? It's an '870 EXPRESS' with a wooden stock fore-end and a long hunting barrel with a aight rib and a bead on the end. I've heard nothing but good things of it. I've seen nothing but good things from it. I've killed many-a-animal with it. I've heard stories of men 'soiling' thier pants upon hearing the charging of the weapon's action (rack-a-round). Upgradeable, versatile, reliable, durable.........all-able. Best pump shotgun available. The 870 is to shotguns, what the .98 Mauser is to rifles.

You absolutely cannot beat a 12guage shotgun, particularly the Remington 870, for overall versatility, firepower, and intimidation in any high risk situation. I carry a 'tricked out' version as my primary weapon on SWAT entries (with an Eotech optical sight) and consistently shoot groups as good as or better than the sub-gun guys (using 1oz. slugs, a 14 in bbl, at 75 yards). Granted, I am limited by the amount of rounds I can send down range, but only one counts!

the 870 is my favorite shotgun, you just can't beat a Remington sho