Does anyone know which is the correct barrel for this shotgun? I would have thought the Rem rep would have know especially since he asked for my serial number, to be sure
Thank you
Barrels for Express Tactical Magpul?
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Michael_Js
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Barrels for Express Tactical Magpul?
Hi, not sure this is the correct area, but I also have a MODEL 870™ EXPRESS® TACTICAL MAGPUL®, with an 18.5" barrel, and just ordered and received a new Remington 26" barrel, per the recommendation of a Remington tech - through e-mail. The Ring goes too far down on the magazine tube and the new barrel cannot be locked in place. The model on the new barrel is: #26312.
Does anyone know which is the correct barrel for this shotgun? I would have thought the Rem rep would have know especially since he asked for my serial number, to be sure
Thank you
Does anyone know which is the correct barrel for this shotgun? I would have thought the Rem rep would have know especially since he asked for my serial number, to be sure
Thank you
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Re: Barrels for Express Tactical Magpul?
Moved into a new thread. Search through existing threads first, but don't be shy about starting a new topic for your questions.
The 870 Express Tactical Magpul model is one of a handful of specialized 870s that are dedicated tactical/HD guns. They're built on a receiver with a nonstandard-length mag tube that simplifies construction, but requires the barrel guide ring to be in a different location. Currently, the only barrels offered for those guns are 18.5" Express barrels, no other 870 barrels will fit without custom work.
I would get a hold of Remington. Normally their customer service department is pretty good, but the fellow you spoke with obviously dropped the ball. You should be able to get a refund for that barrel if you want.
As for the gun, if you wanted a multi-role 870, you would have been better off buying an Express Tactical model based on the standard 870 receiver, and installing the Magpul furniture on that. If it's a brand-new gun that you haven't fired yet, you may be able to return or exchange it at the place that sold it to you.
The 870 Express Tactical Magpul model is one of a handful of specialized 870s that are dedicated tactical/HD guns. They're built on a receiver with a nonstandard-length mag tube that simplifies construction, but requires the barrel guide ring to be in a different location. Currently, the only barrels offered for those guns are 18.5" Express barrels, no other 870 barrels will fit without custom work.
I would get a hold of Remington. Normally their customer service department is pretty good, but the fellow you spoke with obviously dropped the ball. You should be able to get a refund for that barrel if you want.
As for the gun, if you wanted a multi-role 870, you would have been better off buying an Express Tactical model based on the standard 870 receiver, and installing the Magpul furniture on that. If it's a brand-new gun that you haven't fired yet, you may be able to return or exchange it at the place that sold it to you.