Remington 870 XCS

[ArtMajor21]

Does anyone own or know anything about this Remington 870 model?

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/premier_dealer_exclusives/model_870_XCS.asp

My main concerns are to make sure is a good gun, it accepts other 870 barrels and if the magazine tube contains the dimples that need to be removed before an extension can be installed (or is that just the "Express" models)

Thanks in advance

 

[Jorg Nysgerrig]

If you don't find the answer here, Remington is quite quick about answering emails about product questions, just be sure to specific.

 

[Avenger29]

Well, its a Super-magnum. Which means it is for the 3.5" shells. Which means that barrels for the standard 870 Magnum won't be any good, but the ones for the Super-magnum should.

Couldn't tell you about the dimples. But, they are not any trouble to remove anyway.

And, it is an 870. Nuff said in the quality/reliablility department.

However, I do regard the 3.5" chambering as useless. I rarely shoot 3" shells as it is. All I use my 870 for is defense.

 

[rino451]

Standard barrels are fine as long as you only use ammo approved for the barrel. I have a super mag and added an 18" barrel with no problems. Only issue is that I have to remember to only use up to 3" shells.

Funny, I got it new, unused for a discount specifically because the seller thought that he couldn't do just that. Oh, well...Live and learn.

 

[Leadhead]

You could just go for the marine magnum XCS model if you want a shorter barrel and the mag extension.