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Technosavant · May 11, 2011, 04:41 PM

I don't know why you'd need to build up a tactical shotgun. There's several of them on the market- given your list of desires, I'd recommend an 870 Express Tac Camo. Sounds like it's what you want right out of the box with a full warranty.

As far as what one MUST have, I'd prob. just say a basic pump gun with a mag extension and a shorter barrel for handling is plenty. IMO, the PG/full stock combos are unnecessary (but are a preference deal), and this is coming from a guy who has a Knoxx SpecOps on his 870 Tactical (hey, it came with it, but if it breaks again it's getting replaced by a regular stock). Beyond that, experience with the weapon is the key.

Probably the most customizable pump gun is the 870, mostly due to the size of the aftermarket. The Mossberg 500 isn't far behind. But Remington makes several tactical models, and you might as well just get one ready to go out of the box.

May 11, 2011, 04:41 PM	#3
Technosavant Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO area Posts: 4,040	I don't know why you'd need to build up a tactical shotgun. There's several of them on the market- given your list of desires, I'd recommend an 870 Express Tac Camo. Sounds like it's what you want right out of the box with a full warranty. As far as what one MUST have, I'd prob. just say a basic pump gun with a mag extension and a shorter barrel for handling is plenty. IMO, the PG/full stock combos are unnecessary (but are a preference deal), and this is coming from a guy who has a Knoxx SpecOps on his 870 Tactical (hey, it came with it, but if it breaks again it's getting replaced by a regular stock). Beyond that, experience with the weapon is the key. Probably the most customizable pump gun is the 870, mostly due to the size of the aftermarket. The Mossberg 500 isn't far behind. But Remington makes several tactical models, and you might as well just get one ready to go out of the box.