Remington 870 Express Home Defense 12GA 18.5in
Purpose-built home defense shotgun with 18.5in barrel for close-quarters handling. 12GA with 3in chamber, 6+1 capacity, fixed cylinder choke, and satin hardwood furniture. 38.5in overall length, 7.5 lbs.
The Remington 870 Express Home Defense Shotgun
The Remington 870 remains one of America's most trusted shotgun designs, and this Express model brings that proven reliability directly to the home defense mission.
Key Features
- Barrel & Chambering: 18.5-inch barrel in 12-gauge with 3-inch chamber for maximum versatility with standard shotgun ammunition
- Capacity: 6-round magazine tube plus one in the chamber for immediate defensive capability
- Choke: Fixed cylinder choke optimized for defensive patterns at typical home defense distances
- Stock & Furniture: Satin-finished hardwood stock and foregrip with non-reflective metalwork
- Sights: Front bead sight for quick target acquisition
- Dimensions: 38.5 inches overall length, 7.5 pounds
Why the 870 for Home Defense
The 870's shorter barrel provides superior maneuverability in confined spaces while maintaining the stopping power shotguns are known for. The proven pump-action design cycles reliably under stress, and the straightforward controls are intuitive for shooters of any experience level.
Versatility Built In
One of the 870's greatest strengths is its modularity. This home defense model accepts all standard Remington 870 replacement barrels, allowing you to adapt the shotgun for hunting or sport shooting simply by changing barrels.
A no-nonsense choice for serious home defense.
Features
- 18.5" barrel with fixed cylinder bore choke
- accepts standard 870 replacement barrels
- single bead sight
- dark stained hardwood stock with satin finish
- 6 shell capacity
- extended magazine tube
- twin action bars
