Remington 870 Tac-14

[TMW Trav]

I have a lot of time with the 870 and when the TAC 14 came out I looked at it as just another pistol grip shotgun. I do not care for the pistol grip shotgun as most who have tried them have found them to be pretty worthless. The TAC 14 and the Mossberg version aren't that. The angle and length of the grip places your wrist in the same position as if you were holding a shotgun with a normal stock. Your arms work in concert to absorb and re-direct the recoil and you will find the configuration is very comfortable and handy to use.

I do recommend adding a set of slug sites to help with aiming, when shooting fast, I have a tendency to aim a little high. I have worked through that with shooting practice.

As to the idea that a 14 inch barrel has a dangerous effect on patter spread, I doubt it. Within the ranges commonly used for defensive shotguns the pattern seems to be the same. I really haven't noticed a difference. I will try to do some comparisons on my next training day.

If you have a TAC 14 you didn't make the big mistake that some online would have you believe.

 

[mnrivrat]

OK - From a little different perspective. I just recently purchased a Tac-14 in 20 gauge. I was able to get out to my brothers farm site three days ago to do the first test firing of this little beast.

First the reason I purchased this was I thought it might be ideal for me as I ;live in an efficiency apartment and consider a shotgun as a good home defense choice ,particularly when you don't want projectiles swimming through walls into other apartments. Secondly I am disabled in ways that make a long gun a less than desirable choice.
I am in a wheelchair, and I also have issues effecting my upper back and right shoulder.

So back to my test firing. I decided to start with just some target loads. Did not want heavy recoil during the start up check out. Well, I first was surprised by the amount of recoil . It felt harsh for target load 20 gauge. Once during the first magazine full I nearly lost the gun from my hands . I let my brother shoot the next loading and although he recognized the recoil was a bit strong he had no trouble dealing with it.
I have not in my lifetime been bothered by recoil so time to evaluate what was going on. I loaded up another magazine full and fired them off paying attention to the details of how I positioned the gun, and how I gripped the gun. My conclusion was that the major issue was in position and grip as it related to being in a wheelchair. I simply could not get a proper hold on the tac-14 while seated.

I came home and ordered a retaining strap for the Magpul forearm , and an SB brace. Results will be forthcoming.

I noticed on the video posted earlier that they had also ported the barrel. Might be something I consider ?

At this time however I will give my current opinion . If you are able - use a stocked gun when looking at shotguns. I sold both my 18 inch barreled stocked HD guns because I can no longer shoot them. If the modifications to the Tac-14 do not work out I will simply stick with a handgun.

Again - this is from a wheelchair restricted and handicaped perspective.

PS: If I could afford it I would love to have the chance to shoot a Remington Model 11- 87 Tac-13.

 

[paulsj]

Not too long ago, it seemed like there was a lot of hubbub around the Mossberg Shockwave. I do not have one, nor do I foresee getting one, but I did wonder how long it would take for competitors to appear on the market. Enter the Remington 870 Tac-14. I saw them at yesterday's gun show in Little Rock and initially thought they were Shockwaves, until I saw that they were sitting on Remington boxes.

They even make self-loader version. I would say it's a little better because one is less likely to blow off a finger or two. The one I handled was 12 ga for $800+. It might go the way of the bump stock, no thanks.

 

[entropy]

If I could afford it I would love to have the chance to shoot a Remington Model 11- 87 Tac-13.

It's a V3, not an 11-87. I too, thought about one when they came out, but I had just built an AR pistol, which I can have loaded legally in my vehicle in WI (with CCW), something I can't do with the TAC-14 or Shockwave. (while it is not an SBS, it is also not a pistol) The brace version is intriguing, but I have an 1100 Competition and a Ruger or Taurus Commander 1911 to get first.

 

[Trey Veston]

Now with detachable magazine...

 

[BlueHeelerFl]

It's a V3, not an 11-87. I too, thought about one when they came out, but I had just built an AR pistol, which I can have loaded legally in my vehicle in WI (with CCW), something I can't do with the TAC-14 or Shockwave. (while it is not an SBS, it is also not a pistol) The brace version is intriguing, but I have an 1100 Competition and a Ruger or Taurus Commander 1911 to get first.

The detachable magazine version might be a good choice for a vehicle gun

 

[mnrivrat]

entropy wrote : "It's a V3, not an 11-87"

Your point is somewhat semantics and somewhat positive correction. The " V3 Tac-13" as it is called by Remington seems to have been built off the Versa Max action and not the 11-87. So then I will call it a variation of the Versa Max identified by the "V3-Tac-13" . This would mean I would call the "Tac-14" a variation of the Model 870 . Hope this makes everyone happy , but I also suspect most readers here also knew which firearm I was referring to. Thanks for pointing out my error.

 

[kozak6]

Porting is controversial on full length shotguns. I suspect increased noise and flash might be an issue, and especially for an indoor firearm.

There aren't a lot of reduced recoil 20 gauge loads out there. It looks like Remington makes one in #3 buck. That would be worth a try.