Remington Defense Sends 12 Duty Firearms To Civilian Market

*NOTE: We were given a special sneak peek at some of the upcoming commercial releases from Remington Defense. However, not every firearm in the above video is currently available to civilians. Those included in the first civilian release are listed below. We will release an update on all firearms featured in the above video when we get more details.*

Certain firearms grab our attention and hold it close, like a high school crush. Typically this happens when a firearm is rare, or offered only in limited numbers. Another way manufacturers ensure massive amounts of attention is to designate it as military or LE use only. This immediately angers the general gun buyer while, at the same time, holding their gaze and desire for long periods of time. A prime example of such a brand is Remington Defense. It’s elusive on the best day and completely shrouded in secrecy on the worst. It makes you wonder what they’re actually doing back behind the big green curtain, because they’re only guns, and guns can’t be that classified. Can they?

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Civilian Dream Come True

I too have lusted over Remington Defense products if for no other reason than, well, they’re defense products, and must be far superior to the offerings for us mere mortals. Even if it’s only slight in the way of upgraded parts or pieces, or for the simple reason that a “special” customer specifically requested certain features, I’ve been bothered by Remington’s lack of empathy for the rest of us. But change is on the horizon.

Remington is now launching several of its Defense-labeled products to the rest of us. And yes, they’re the real Defense products and not watered down versions that will still leave us jealous of the service men and women and first responders that have them issued to them. Not all products will be available as you might expect and details on exactly which ones will be available are still spotty. Nonetheless, we received three of the aforementioned goods and were also able to test drive others in the high-desert of Utah at the Barnes Ammunition range. Watch above to see the fun.

Current Availability

Read more about the confirmed releases below. All of them, with the exception of the R4 16-Inch Enhanced Carbine, are currently available. Remington confirmed that model will be available either late summer or early fall.

For even more exclusive details (not seen here) on the new Remington Defense offerings, pick up the August/September 2019 issue of Tactical Life magazine, on sale July 16 at OutdoorGroupStore.com.

Remington Defense Shotguns

870 Police Shotgun Bead Sight (Walnut)

Caliber: 12 Ga. 3″ (76mm)
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 18 inches
Choke: Improved Cylinder
Stock: Walnut
Stock Dimensions: Length of Pull: 14″; Drop at Comb: 1.5″; Drop at Heel: 2.5″
Forend: Walnut
Sights: Single Bead Steel
Magazine: 6+1
Weight: 7.5 pounds
Length: 38.5 inches
MSRP: $764
Status: Available now

870 Police Shotgun Bead Sight (Synthetic)

Caliber: 12 Ga. 3″ (76mm)
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 18 inches
Choke: Improved Cylinder
Stock: Synthetic
Stock Dimensions: Length of Pull: 14″; Drop at Comb: 1.5″; Drop at Heel: 2.5″
Forend: Synthetic
Sights: Single Bead Steel
Magazine: 6+1
Weight: 7.5 pounds
Length: 38.5 inches
MSRP: $659
Status: Available now

870 Police Shotgun Rifle Sight (Synthetic Pistol Grip)

Caliber: 12 Ga. 3″ (76mm)
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 18 inches
Choke: Improved Cylinder
Stock: Synthetic Pistol Grip
Stock Dimensions: Length of Pull: 13″; Drop at Comb: 1.5″; Drop at Heel: 2.5″
Forend: Synthetic
Sights: Rifle Sights
Magazine: 6+1
Weight: 7.5 pounds
Length: 37.5 inches
MSRP: $777
Status: Available now

870 Police Shotgun Ghost Ring (Pistol Grip)

Caliber: 12 Ga. 3″ (76mm)
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 18 inches
Choke: Improved Cylinder
Stock: Pistol Grip
Stock Dimensions: Length of Pull: 13″; Drop at Comb: 1.5″; Drop at Heel: 2.5″
Forend: Synthetic
Sights: Ghost Ring
Magazine: 6+1
Weight: 7.5 pounds
Length: 37.5 inches
MSRP: $921
Status: Available now

870 Police Shotgun Ghost Ring (Improved Cylinder Collapsible)

Caliber: 12 Ga. 3″ (76mm)
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 18 inches
Choke: Improved Cylinder
Stock: Collapsible Recoil Reducing
Stock Dimensions: Length of Pull: 11.25″; Drop at Comb: N/A; Drop at Heel: N/A
Forend: Synthetic
Sights: Single Bead Steel
Magazine: 6+1
Weight: 7.8 pounds
Length: 35.75 inches
MSRP: $1,027
Status: Available now