870 Tactical Jam-a-matic

[Xander]

Really disappointed with the 870 I just bought. Jams like crazy (shell gets hung up before getting into chamber) and the receiver was filled with metal chips. Honestly wish I'd just gotten an old one and had the bbl chopped.

 

[dapefley]

Really?? Never had anything but great things with my 870... Its not a "Tactical" but mine functions beautifully.

 

[Xander]

That's what I expected, but apparently the new Express and Tactical models have been trouble. Should have done some research.

 

[Second Amendment]

You're not alone. A few years back I bought a plain jane matte black 870 and I had the same problem. I sent it back to Remington, (It wasn't even Remington, but some contractor for them) and they polished it. Still did the same thing. The old "they don't make em like they used to" saying applies here. I have owned some of the older model 870's and NEVER had a problem with them.

 

[Alea Jacta Est]

Three words for you

P T I

Police trade in

Bonus word

Parkerized

Lots of Remington 870s have been shite since they started that whole Express deal.

Regret your bad luck

 

[Xander]

Any ideas on a local Baltimore gunsmith?

 

[Second Amendment]

Any ideas on a local Baltimore gunsmith?

Where are you located?

 

[TxAggie]

I must have gotten a good one. I bought the Express Tactical with Knoxx Stock and have had zero issues with it.

May I suggest FrogLube?

 

[Blackstar65]

Contact remington

 

[spclopr8tr]

Even Mercedes craps out a lemon car every now and then. I have express tactical and have had zero issues with it. Remington needs to make this right for you.

 

[boss66tcode]

What kind of shells? Some 870's have been finicky with the winchester short aluminum case top shells. Switch ammo and see if you get the same jam. When I fired other brands of #7 or #8 shot, it worked fine, I just never bought the winchester shells anymore

 

[mopar92]

Read this thread for my brothers adventures

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=118442

I've had good results with Mossberg brand shotguns.

 

[Xander]

Where are you located?

Baltimore

 

[Xander]

Even Mercedes craps out a lemon car every now and then. I have express tactical and have had zero issues with it. Remington needs to make this right for you.

I hear you, but returning it to Remington is a PITA. I am never home and shipping is a nightmare. I am not anti-Remington, but the workmanship on this gun is pretty sad. I have a cheap Chinese 870 copy that is at least as nice. My first shotgun was an 1100 LT20, and what I bought is no where close to that level.

 

[Xander]

Read this thread for my brothers adventures

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=118442

I've had good results with Mossberg brand shotguns.

I have a police trade Mossy 500 but it kicks the crap out of me. Try Phoenix distributors in Feasterville PA if you are looking for a beat up Remmy. They get them all the time.

 

[mopar92]

Speedfeed stock. The rubber is super soft on the recoil pad and the weight of 4 extra shells helps dampen recoil too.

 

[TyFromMD]

No problems with my express tactical.

 

[A1Uni]

Have qualified gunsmith inspect it before you bother sending it back to Remington. It may be a minor issue he can correct in short order, and if not, he can tell you what repairs you will demand if it is warranty issue.

I've sold literally hundreds of these an not a one has come back with any sort of QC issue.

 

[spclopr8tr]

I hear you, but returning it to Remington is a PITA. I am never home and shipping is a nightmare. I am not anti-Remington, but the workmanship on this gun is pretty sad. I have a cheap Chinese 870 copy that is at least as nice. My first shotgun was an 1100 LT20, and what I bought is no where to that level.

My riding mower broke with grass 8 inches high. That is a PITA. My wife's car has the ABS light glowing on the dash. It is in the shop for a scan. That is a PITA. I've been waiting on my DC for 8 weeks. That is a PITA. I have a dead tree in the front yard that I have to cut down. That is a PITA.

You see the trend, life is one PITA after another. You just have to learn to deal with it. When life hands you a bunch of lemons, you just have to make lemonade.

Yeah, I know, that is a Hallmark moment, but you can't let the little things get you down. Your 870 may be a PITA at the moment, and you may never buy another Remington, but this too will pass.

 

[mward]

What kind of shells? Some 870's have been finicky with the winchester short aluminum case top shells. Switch ammo and see if you get the same jam. When I fired other brands of #7 or #8 shot, it worked fine, I just never bought the winchester shells anymore

Yep. Winchester does not go well with mine. Doesn't extract!