And the sleek receiver design, awesome balance and natural pointing characteristics spell trouble for any bird within reach of its 12-gauge 3 1/2″ Super Magnum capability. I was scared just looking at it Its large magnum receiver is made even larger with the so called Armorlokt plastic coating which covers the entire gun.The Model 887 Nitro Mag Tactical was named 2010s Shotgun of the year and given the Golden Bullseye Award by the NRA. Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I did do research before purchasing this gun and found lots of good reviews and some bad ones that mainly focused on the 'ugly' looks of the design. This is an excellent general purpose gun built for everything from deer to dove.This gun is available in both the 12 and the 20 gauge. Twin steel action bars ensure smooth, positive chambering and ejection. I recently purchased a Remington 887 tactical shotgun 18.5' nitro mag. The Remington 11-87 Sportsman Camo is an overall good gun. Description: NIB, AN ALL WEATHER, GUARENTEED FROM FACTORY 3.5' MAGNUM CHAMBER, DOOR BREACKER, TACT. Similar to the Model 870, it’s receiver is crafted of solid steel and the barrel is hammer forged to last a lifetime. It also includes a ported, extended tactical Rem Choke and receiver mounted on Picatinny rail. Our exclusive ArmorLokt process seals the receiver and barrel in a vault of weather-impervious synthetic armor that’s both completely rustproof and tough as nails. The new Model 887 Nitro Mag Tactical combines supreme toughness and dependability with a handy 18 1/2 barrel, a 2-shot magazine extension and a barrel clamp with integral Picatinny rails for mounting your flashlight or other accessories. I have seen a lot of bad reviews about the nitro mag. I am looking for a reliable shotgun but really have no preference over whether its semi or pump.
Born of the gunmaking expertise that brought you the best-selling, most trusted shotgun of all time, the Model 870, the Model 887 Nitro Mag is an armor-clad warrior here to carry the torch of our great pump-gun legacy through the most extreme conditions on earth. ninjaflood said: I saw a new 887 nitro mag for sale at a nearby store for 250 with rebates and I am wondering whether or not I should get one.