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Customer Reviews for Remington 887 NITROMAG TAC 12 18.5 BLK


Remington 887 NITROMAG TAC 12 18.5 BLK Buy Now

48 Reviews. 4.1 out of 5 Stars!
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Jerry B on 02/05/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I'm not usually a shot gun type of person since I quit hunting many years ago, but always thought a shotgun with the right ammunition would possibly be the ultimate home defense weapon. This particular shotgun would be a deterrent simply because of its appearance. It certainly has the looks that would make someone think twice before attacking during a home break-in. I was surprised to receive a notice from Remington shortly after purchase that there might be a flaw in the firing mechanism on my weapon, so they sent me a return label and in short time, the weapon was back in its sentry position close to my bed. I love the fact that this pump gun is light and very easily swung left to right to acquire a target. It holds 7 rounds for home defense adding to its weight, but the extra weight is well worth it in peace of mind. Although there have been no need to test it for durability, the ArmorLokt technology gives a clear hint to the worthiness of this gun. I believe a shotgun may be the ultimate survival weapon and this one would be no exception and nearly indestructible under field conditions. I fired it with rounds of birdshot through high brass and even 3 1/2 in Express Super Magnum 12 gauge rounds and found none to be excessive in recoil with this lightweight gun. There has to be a reason the military bought so many Remington 870s for our military to use in close quarters tactical fighting. I carried one in Vietnam in trench gun configuration, and it served me well...this new Nitromag will most likely never see that kind of action, but I'm confident it would stand the test. Get one!

Craig H on 04/14/2021
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Powerful, cuts zombie body in half at the waist. Opens locked doors.

John G on 04/09/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Tacticool beast! Over 5000 rounds through this baby including steel slugs and buckshot not a single fail to function!

Austin B on 05/22/2019
Rating:   2 of 5 Stars!

Just buy an 870. If they would make this durable tactical oriented platform with an 870 action I would buy it in a heart beat! BUT, the action on this thing makes you feel like you are shooting $150 nock-off and not a Remington.

Shannon Q on 03/25/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This us my guard dog for my house. Love this gun. Short barrel for easy entry way passing. Will never part with

Douglas M on 02/21/2018
Rating:   1 of 5 Stars!

leave this one in the store. this is a pretty gun that just dont work well. stiff pump action and jams and refuses to eject. have to slam stock butt on ground while holding pump slide to eject after firing. traded this clunker back to store.

Jamie S on 06/18/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

LOVE THIS GUN ESPECIALLY THE BOLT RELEASE ON THE FRONT OF THE TRIGER GUARD AND HIGH VISIBILITY SIGHTS. BUDS SERVICE AND DELIVERY WAS GREAT AS USUAL.

Samir F on 05/18/2017
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

good shotgun but too much wobbling... if I only knew.

Troy A on 02/10/2017
Rating:   1 of 5 Stars!

I bought this shot gun 1 year ago today and it is the biggest piece of $%#t do not waste your money. 1. it jams all the time to the point you have to slam the guns butt stock down on the ground to get the empty shell out and half the time it ejects the loaded shell and keeps the spent shell. 2. I have sent it back to Remington and all they can do is blame the user or the way you cleaned it, I am no stranger to cleaning and handling guns. They refuse to fix the gun, AGAIN DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! If it was because of the way i cleaned the gun or the way i shoot it then this gun is not rugged enough to be a gun. I am still trying to get Remington to own up and replace or really fix the gun but as i said they dont want to fix it or they dont care they got there money right!!!!! NEVER WILL I BUY ANOTHER REMINGTON AGAIN.

Fred W on 09/05/2016
Rating:   1 of 5 Stars!

I have no complaints about Bud's. Excellent service but a little slow on the shipping. My overall experience with Bud's was just fine. I was really excited to get my awesome new shotgun. Just couldn't wait to shoot it. What a shocking disappointment!! The gun I received just simply doesn't function correctly at all. Sometimes it'll discharge the shell after being fired and sometimes it won't. Sometimes it'll only take two or three shells when being loaded and sometimes it'll take all of them. You just never know what you're going to get on any particular day. I simply don't trust this shotgun one bit for home defense. If I had it to do over again I'd choose a different home defense shotgun. Remington just plain missed with this one.

William F on 03/22/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Nice shotgun! Love the Armor Lokt coating too! I know Remington had a few problems with this particular shotgun earlier regarding feeding problems, but they obviously got all the bugs worked out. Before I fired the first round, I gave it a thorough cleaning...sprayed it down with Rem Oil...it functioned flawlessly! I believe the Armor Lokt coating on this shotgun will make it virtually indestructible and impervious to rust and corrosion. NICE! Buds also made sure this was an easy and pleasant transaction...couldn't be happier with my purchase.

Jason H on 02/22/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The shotgun is absolutely amazing. The build quality is top-notch and is now my go-to firearm for home defense. Thanks Bud's Gun Shop!

Ryan G on 01/06/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The 887 was better than I was expecting. I really like the polymer coating to protect the weapon from the elements. Easy to operate and clean. Great choice at a great price...100 bucks cheaper than Gander Mountain! Thank you guys at Buds!!!

Armando D on 12/08/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I am thrilled with my first shotgun. Ordered it one night , it was shipped the next day! wow!! Very Impressed with your service. The gun is awesome !!!

Marvin W on 09/15/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Very happy with mine.I've had a little over 100 rounds through it with no problem.bad ass shotgun

Thomas M on 05/30/2015
Rating:   2 of 5 Stars!

I really wanted to love this gun - it had the look, the feel and the attitude. But after one day at the range, I put it up for sale. Two problems - the cross-bolt safety was mush - push too hard and it slid out the other side. The detent just was not secure enough. Bigger problem - if you try to cycle the pump too quickly after a shot, the pump action would lock up. I also had a problem with the gun not fully ejecting the shells, but that may have been due to the action snagging when I tried to cycle it. Admittedly, I am no gunsmith, but when I studied the trigger and slide assembly, it appeared to me that the squared ends of the rail assembly would catch on the trigger release mechanism, preventing the action from cycling properly. When the action locked, I had to push the pump action forward then back again to get the shell to eject. Out of curiosity, I purchased a new trigger assembly from Remington to see if both the problem with the safety and the trigger release mechanism would go away, but the replacement part from the manufacturer was exactly the same as what was in the gun. I was not willing to take a chance that my home defense gun was going to give me problems, so off to the market it went. Bought a Winchester SXP and have not been happier!

Bruce H on 04/01/2015
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

I've had this shotgun now for 3 years and have put approximately 50 rounds of buckshot through it. No issues with pump action except some short shucks by me when rapid firing. I keep it in my bedroom and I am confident I could fend off any would be intruder. The muzzle is a weapon in itself and is almost as good as a bayonet! Recoil pad is nice which softens the buckshot and slugs, and this shotgun is also easily fired from the hip which makes the pump action easier for me for some reason. There are very few accessories produced for this gun as I am looking for a pistol grip for use in the home. Overall this is a good shotgun and a great value.

Charles H on 12/08/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Exceeded my expectations on every level. Crazy light weight, but solidly built. Feeds easily. First 100 rounds from 2 3/4" bird to 3 1/2" 54 pellet #4, all fed easily and fired with zero problems. As a sidenote, after shooting the 3 1/2 shells a couple of times, I had to actually psych myself up to pull the trigger again! Talk about incredible destructive power! Shoulder pays the admission price though. Can't imagine what it would be without the badass buttpad and brake. Genius in the replacement of the foreend release, on the trigger guard. Awesome. In short, this is the Darth Vader of shotguns. Come on over to the dark side. You will not be disappointed. Buds website awesome. Layaway plan effortless to use and convenient. Shipping was fast. I can say with certainty that after shopping around, Buds is the best team in the game! Thanks Buds!

Mark D on 09/30/2014
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Got my Remington 887. Buds was great getting it to my FFL. I have run 500 round threw it most of it is the Winchester Gov buckshot with nice tight pattern at 50 yrs. The only issue that I found was with 3in Fiocchi steel shot the shell would expand and you would have to wait for the barrel to cool down before you could eject the shell but other than that it shoots great.

Justin S on 07/23/2014
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

I waited a long time to write this review because I read some bad things about them when they first came out. With that said, mine is an absolute blast and I love it. Whatever problems they had in the beginning must have gotten fixed because mine runs flawlessly. I have ran numerous brands and types of 2 3/4, 3 and 31/2 inch shells and haven't had any malfunctions. You do need to make sure that you cycle the pump fully or you will go click instead of bang. The only negative I have is a small one for Remington and not Buds.. The shotgun came new in box without the front sight inserts. I called and they mailed me the wrong one again! They were sending the ones that did not fit the tactical model. I called again... This time I asked them for a hat too... They sent the hat and the wrong sights AGAIN!! I called corporate and talked to a VP of something and what do you know, a few days later I received a few of the correct inserts!! Haha otherwise it has been awesome

Michael F on 07/17/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

OMG what a beast! Picked it up yesterday from my FLL and absolutely love it. Can't wait to shoot it. Quality, fit, and finish are incredible. Highly recommend it. Plus it looks bad ass!!

Adam B on 05/02/2014
Rating:   1 of 5 Stars!

I had this firearm home and the first time out it was jamming,double feeding,and had multiple FTES. I sent it back to Remington and they polished some parts and cleaned off excess plastic. ,I did receive the return back in 1 week , but when it came back now it won't pull a shell from the tube and when it does the shell only comes out 3/4 of the way jamming the shotgun. I love buds and they have been great but this shotgun is junk. Listen to the reviews on the Internet unlike me.

William J on 02/23/2014
Rating:   1 of 5 Stars!

I was seduced by the "tacti-cool" look of this shotgun, and the mistaken belief it was based on the 870. It is not! A plethora of problems: slide locked shut, FTE's, double feeds.

Khamter Y on 02/12/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This weapon came exactly like how it was described "Factory New". I love it. Thanks Buds(Just wish my other two weapons from buds was this good of course this one was ship with insurance and the other two wasn't maybe if you ship with insurance buds will pick out a nice one).

David M on 12/17/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is the finest shotgun I have ever used. As a deputy Sheriff starting in 1972. I have shot about every firearm you can imagine. This is Remingtons best pump ever. That's hard to believe that I like it more than any of my 870s, but I do.

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