Madison, N.C. – For nearly sixty years, whether serving duty with the nation’s military, law enforcement or with millions of hunters in the field, the Model 870 has stood the test of time with absolute reliability and rugged durability. New for 2008, Remington is excited to announce the Model 870 Tactical Desert Recon.

The Tactical Desert Recon comes “ready for action”, straight out of the box. This Model 870 series is equipped with Tiger Stripe Products® Digital Tiger™ TSP Desert camo stocks and fore-ends in both SPEEDFEED® I (shell holding) or SPEEDFEED IV (pistol grip) configurations. For a distinctive, functional appearance, both versions feature durable military-style olive drab powder-coated barrels and receivers.

To round out this unique tactical package, the Desert Recon Series provides a choice of 18 or 20-inch barrels and two- or three-shot magazine-tube extensions. To reduce muzzle jump and recoil, both Desert Recon models are fitted with our new ported Tactical Extended Rem® Choke tube.

Offerings for 2008 are as follows:
Remington Model 870™
Model	Model 870 Tactical Desert Recon
Gauge	12 ga
Mag. Capacity	6 (2 3/4 and 3-inch) 18 inch 7 (2 3/4 and 3-inch) 20 inch
BBL Length	18 inches 20 inches
Barrel Type	RemChoke (“tactical extended ported” CYL)
Sights	Bead Sight
Metal Finish	Olive Drab Powder-coat
Overall Length	38 inches (18 inch) 40 inches (20 inch)
Length of Pull	13 3/4 inches
Stock Material	Synthetic Stock
Stock Finish	Digital Tiger TSP Desert Camo
Average Weight	7 1/2 lbs. (18 inch) 7 5/8 lbs. (20 inch)