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Remington Model 887
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Combat Shotguns · United States · 2009
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RemingtonModel887

Remington Model 887
Remington Model 887 Photo: Americanknowledge96 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Close-Range Lethality
75
Ammunition Versatility
65
Capacity
60
Reliability
80
Handling
70
Breaching Capability
75
Pattern Control
60
Ergonomics
75
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
ManufacturerRemington Arms
CategoryCombat Shotguns
EraPost-Cold War
In service2009–2015
Operators2 countries
Quantity22
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
70
Combat Shotguns MASS Rating
14/35
Post-Cold War
40/107
All-Time
Combat Shotguns · 10 axes scored
Close-Range Lethality
75
Ammunition Versatility
65
Capacity
60
Reliability
80
Handling
70
Breaching Capability
75
Pattern Control
60
Ergonomics
75
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
Remington Model 887
Prime contractor
Production
2009–2015
Quantity
22
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · POST-COLD WAR
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
70
combat shotguns category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Production Year2009
  • Weight (Empty)3.34 kg
  • Notable UsersSerbian Gendarmerie
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Cartridge12 Gauge (2 ¾, 3, and 3 ½-inch)
  • Calibre18.5 mm
  • Calibre Class12 Gauge
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length711.2 mm
  • Sight TypeHi-Viz LitePipe front bead, polymer mid-bead
  • Threaded BarrelYes
◆Construction1MOD.1
  • Receiver Materialsteel core with polymer ArmorLokt coating
▤Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start2009
  • Variants4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2009Production started
  2. 2015Production ended
17
years in service
6
years in production
22
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Firearm mechanism where a sliding fore-end (foregrip) is moved back and forth to eject spent casings and chamber a new round.
A firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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