right - and yes, some 870s are tactical configuration for police. This article makes it sound like ALL 870s are tactical weapons.
The Remington 870 is one of the most, if not the most, popular shotgun for duck and bird hunting. From the brief look I had at a picture of the weapon, it looked more bird hunting than tactical - but I can’t say that for certain.
A Mossberg 500 is probably more evil, but only if in black drag. Let’s fact it. If it goes `bang’ they hate it.
Yeah, I used to hunt dove with a guy who had a Remington 870 and I had an 1100. He razzed me for paying more for semi-auto.
Many an 870 is used for deer hunting in congested areas. I have an 870 Wingmaster with an extra barrel, 20’ imp cyl with rifle sights. I’ve never deer hunted with it I deer hunt with a 30/06 or a 45/70 govt.