Remington 870

The **Remington 870** is a pump-action 12-gauge (and 20-gauge) shotgun that has been in continuous production since 1950. Over 11 million have been made, making it the most-produced shotgun in American history. The 870 has been the baseline duty and home-defense shotgun for U.S. police departments, the U.S. military, and civilians for most of the last 75 years. It is simple, durable, easy to service, and available in enough configurations (hunting, defensive, trap, slug) to fit nearly any shotgun use case. Quality has fluctuated across ownership changes in the last decade, and buyers of brand-new 870s today should inspect carefully. A used 870 Police or Wingmaster in good condition remains one of the best shotgun deals in American firearms.