In every gun we examined, Remington supplied the appropriate magazine plug. We looked at the specific issues our initial test gun displayed and sum up our findings here: We also got access to additional 887s in Houston and shot three of them over the last 18 months. We returned the gun to Remington and got a new serial-numbered gun in less than two weeks. We recognize that in high-volume manufacturing, mistakes can occur, but if Remington resolved the test gun’s problems under warranty-a replacement gun was the right answer, we thought-then we’d look at it again. We noted that the problems we detailed should be covered under the manufacturer’s warranty, and that we planned to return the gun to the factory. The company said this 887 is “our softest shooting pump gun ever,” and it produces “54% less recoil.” When we shot the 10% lighter 887 alongside the SuperNova, we thought the 7.25-pound Remington kicks just like any other 7.25-pound pump-gun with a decent recoil pad. We recorded a litany of problems with the gun: On the other side was the Remington Model 887. We don’t think the 8-pound weight is excessive for a heavy-duty duck gun the extra weight pays dividends in its smoother swing and softer shooting.” Accordingly, we awarded it an A grade. The Benelli was the hands-down winner, with our recommendation being, “It’s built right, shoots right, and does everything we could hope for from a shotgun of this type. 82500 12 Gauge, $399, pitted it against a Benelli SuperNova No. The September 2009 comparison that included the new-for-2009 Remington M887 Nitro Mag No.
Can you give me an update on where that 887 stands? Thanks!” I am considering buying an 887, but look to you folks for expert guidance. Gun Tests reader Cecil Elmore emailed us in December 2010 with this in the subject line: “Remington 887.” In his note, he said, “I am a subscriber, and I saw your 2009 evaluation of the Remington 887 shotgun, which was not pretty.