Table of contents<\/h2>- Buyer’s Guide: How To Choose The Best Remington 870 Upgrades In 2026<\/a>
- A Light Comes First<\/a><\/li>
- Fix The Length Of Pull<\/a><\/li>
- Carry More Shells<\/a><\/li>
- Sights And Optics<\/a><\/li>
- Ammo Is An Upgrade Too<\/a><\/li>
- Know What Model You Have<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Best Remington 870 Upgrades Ranked: 2026 Product Roundup<\/a>
- SureFire DSF Forend Light: Best Premium Weapon Light (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Streamlight TL Racker: Best Value Forend Light (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Magpul SGA Stock: Best Stock Upgrade (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Blackhawk SpecOps Gen III Stock: Best Recoil-Reducing Stock (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Wilson Combat +2 Magazine Extension: Best Capacity Upgrade (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Aridus QD-C Side Saddle: Best Detachable Side Saddle (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- ESSTAC Shotgun Card: Best Simple Shell Carrier (2026)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Final Thoughts On The Best Remington 870 Upgrades Of 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Buyer’s Guide: How To Choose The Best Remington 870 Upgrades In 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Choosing the best Remington 870 upgrades starts with what you will use the gun for. A home defense 870, a duck gun, and a 3-gun shotgun need different things. Here is what matters for a defensive setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Light Comes First<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You cannot shoot what you cannot identify. Our ultimate home defense 870 build put it bluntly: if you attach only one accessory to a home defense 870, make it a weapon light. Forend lights like the SureFire DSF and Streamlight TL Racker replace the factory pump and put the switch under your fingers, which is far easier to run than a clamp-on light on a pump gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fix The Length Of Pull<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Most factory shotgun stocks are too long for the way people actually stand and shoot today, especially with body armor or heavy clothing. A shorter length of pull lets you square up, control recoil, and run the pump hard. Stocks with spacers, like the Magpul SGA, let you tune the fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carry More Shells<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A stock 870 Express usually holds four rounds in the tube. A quality +2 extension takes it to six rounds of 2.75 inch shells. Pair that with a side saddle or shell card and you have meaningful reloads on the gun. Avoid cheap extensions, which can cause feeding problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sights And Optics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A factory bead works, but it is small and hard to see in bad light. Our original guide picked XS Big Dot tritium sights, which fit over the bead with epoxy. A rifle-sight barrel or a receiver-mounted rail opens the door to ghost rings or a red dot, which makes slugs far more precise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ammo Is An Upgrade Too<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The best accessory in the world will not fix a bad buckshot load. Our ultimate home defense 870 build recommends Federal Flitecontrol buckshot, which throws extremely tight patterns at home defense distances. Pattern your load before you trust it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Know What Model You Have<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Remington made 870s in many versions, from Wingmasters to Express and Tactical models, and parts generally interchange, but check fit. Some Express guns have magazine tube dimples that must be removed before an extension can go on, which is why some kits include a detent swage tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best Remington 870 Upgrades Ranked: 2026 Product Roundup<\/h2>\n\n\n\nSureFire DSF Forend Light: Best Premium Weapon Light (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Our ultimate home defense 870 build called the SureFire DSF the most important addition to the gun. It replaces the factory pump with a forend that has a weapon light built in, with ambidextrous controls you can work while running the action. The DSF has two modes, 600 lumens and 200 lumens, and on high it puts out 13,000 candela, enough to light up a room and positively identify a threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full ultimate home defense 870 build<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe DSF also leads our roundup of The Best Shotgun Upgrades Out There<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIts reflector throws a broad beam that fills your peripheral vision, which is what you want inside a house. It is professional-grade and tough as nails. Our TL Racker review noted the Streamlight is about 5 ounces lighter and roughly half the price of SureFire’s lights, so the DSF is the premium choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Output: 600 lumens high, 200 lumens low<\/li>\n
- Intensity: 13,000 candela on high<\/li>\n
- Controls: Ambidextrous<\/li>\n
- Mount: Replaces factory forend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Professional-grade durability<\/li>\n
- Switches under your fingers<\/li>\n
- Wide, room-filling beam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Expensive<\/li>\n
- Heavier than the Streamlight<\/li>\n
- Build coverage, not a standalone review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for SureFire DSF on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Remington](\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/home-defense-870-weapon-light-scaled-e1727705883306-1024x771.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStreamlight TL Racker: Best Value Forend Light (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The TL Racker gives you a forend light without bulk, pressure switches, or a complicated mount. Our reviewer found it delivers 1,000 lumens backed by 20,000 candela, which is more output than the DSF on paper. It weighs 12.1 ounces, a fair bit more than a polymer pump, but he said it did not make the shotgun feel unbalanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full Streamlight TL Racker review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStreamlight makes versions for the Remington 870, Mossberg 500 and 590, Maverick 88, and shorter Shockwave guns. It was retailing for around $150 at the time of the 2021 review, roughly half the price of SureFire’s forend lights, which makes it the best Remington 870 upgrade for most people on a budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Output: 1,000 lumens<\/li>\n
- Intensity: 20,000 candela<\/li>\n
- Weight: 12.1 oz<\/li>\n
- Fits: Remington 870 model available<\/li>\n
- Price: About $150 at time of review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Very bright<\/li>\n
- Half the price of SureFire<\/li>\n
- Simple install<\/li>\n
- About 5 oz lighter than SureFire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Heavier than a factory pump<\/li>\n
- Polymer body<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for Streamlight TL Racker on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Streamlight](\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/0921211745b-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMagpul SGA Stock: Best Stock Upgrade (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Our home defense build picked the Magpul SGA as the best stock for the 870. It blends the benefits of a traditional stock with the vertical grip of a pistol grip stock, so you get one-handed control and the speed of a standard stock. Built-in sling mounts make it easy to add a sling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full ultimate home defense 870 build<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRead our full Remington 870 DM Magpul review<\/a>, which covers the factory SGA stock, here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe SGA uses spacers to adjust the length of pull, and our build author pointed out that most shotguns come with a stock that is too long. A shorter length of pull keeps you squared up and in control. Our original 870 upgrades guide also picked the SGA, and it remains the stock we would put on almost any defensive 870.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Type: Fixed stock with near-vertical grip<\/li>\n
- Length of Pull: Adjustable with spacers<\/li>\n
- Sling Mounts: Built in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Better control than a standard stock<\/li>\n
- Adjustable length of pull<\/li>\n
- Easy sling attachment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Build coverage, not a standalone review<\/li>\n
- Fixed, not collapsible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for Magpul SGA on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Magpul](\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/home-defense-870-magpul-sga-1024x771.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBlackhawk SpecOps Gen III Stock: Best Recoil-Reducing Stock (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
An 870 is reliable, and it will also beat the taste out of your mouth with full-power slugs. Our reviewer calculated that a 7.5 pound 870 Express Tactical generates about 23.66 foot-pounds of recoil energy with a one-ounce slug at 1,600 fps, almost five times a standard .45 ACP load from a 1911. The Blackhawk SpecOps Gen III is built to fix that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full Blackhawk SpecOps Gen III review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt uses a top slide riding on a dual spring system inside the stock, which both reduces the force you feel and spreads it over a longer time. If you shoot lighter loads, you remove the inner spring to tune it. He called the result massively reduced felt recoil. It was priced at $159.95 at the time of the 2016 review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Type: Adjustable recoil-reducing stock<\/li>\n
- Recoil System: Dual springs, tunable<\/li>\n
- Grip: Pistol grip<\/li>\n
- Price: $159.95 at time of review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Massively reduced felt recoil<\/li>\n
- Tunable springs<\/li>\n
- Adjustable fit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Bulkier than a standard stock<\/li>\n
- 2016 review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for Blackhawk SpecOps stock on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Blackhawk](\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Blackhawk-Specops-Gen-III-Shotgun-Stock-5.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWilson Combat +2 Magazine Extension: Best Capacity Upgrade (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Most 870 Express models come with a four-round tube, and our home defense build added the Wilson Combat +2 extension to take capacity to six rounds of 2.75 inch buckshot. If your 870 already has a tactical tube, you can skip this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full ultimate home defense 870 build<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe author stressed being selective, because a poorly made extension can create reliability problems you do not want on a defensive gun, and said Wilson Combat cuts no corners. Our original guide also recommended the XS +2 extension kit, which includes a detent swage tool for Express tubes with dimples that block an extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Capacity Gain: +2 rounds (2.75 inch)<\/li>\n
- Total: Six in the tube on a standard Express<\/li>\n
- Alternative: XS +2 kit with detent swage tool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Quality build<\/li>\n
- Meaningful capacity gain<\/li>\n
- Proven reliability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Some Express tubes need the dimple removed<\/li>\n
- Build coverage, not a standalone review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for Wilson Combat +2 extension on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Magazine](\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mag-tube-extension-1024x771.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAridus QD-C Side Saddle: Best Detachable Side Saddle (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This one earned the slot with range work, not brochure copy. Our reviewer went in skeptical, since universal usually means junk in the gun world. Aridus first developed the QD-C for the Remington 870 and Mossberg 500, then built a universal version for 12 gauge pumps and semi-autos. The base bonds to the receiver with adhesive that needs 24 hours to cure, and after that he pulled and pulled and it stayed put.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full Aridus QD-C review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe detachable carrier is six aluminum rings with an internal stainless steel spring for positive retention, so you can swap loaded carriers. The trade-off is that shells are held tightly and do not slide out like a buttered ball bearing, so practice your reloads. He was so impressed he called it the only shell carrier worthy of his Benelli M4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Capacity: 6 shells<\/li>\n
- Mount: Adhesive base with detachable carrier<\/li>\n
- Retention: Stainless steel spring<\/li>\n
- Fits: 870 specific and universal versions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Detachable, swappable carriers<\/li>\n
- Positive retention<\/li>\n
- Stayed put in testing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Shells are tight to pull<\/li>\n
- 24 hour cure time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for Aridus QD-C on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Aridus](\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/0812211820-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nESSTAC Shotgun Card: Best Simple Shell Carrier (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Our home defense build author pointed out that you will probably never reload your shotgun in a home defense fight, but unlikely is not impossible, and a simple shell carrier is one of the cheapest, easiest upgrades you can make. The modern side saddle is a flexible card made from modern textiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full ultimate home defense 870 build<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe ESSTAC Shotgun Cards hold four to seven shells and use hook and loop material to attach to the receiver. He called them extremely well made, simple, cheap, and easy to use. If you do not want to bond hardware to your receiver, start here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Capacity: 4 to 7 shells<\/li>\n
- Mount: Hook and loop<\/li>\n
- Material: Textile card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Cheap and simple<\/li>\n
- No permanent hardware<\/li>\n
- Well made<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Hook and loop panel stays on the gun<\/li>\n
- Build coverage, not a standalone review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for ESSTAC shotgun card on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Shotgun](\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/home-defense-870-side-saddle-1024x771.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFinal Thoughts On The Best Remington 870 Upgrades Of 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you only buy one of the best Remington 870 upgrades, make it a forend light. The SureFire DSF is the premium choice and the Streamlight TL Racker is the value pick. After that, fix the fit with a Magpul SGA or tame recoil with the Blackhawk SpecOps Gen III, add capacity with a quality +2 extension, and carry spare shells on an Aridus QD-C or an ESSTAC card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then pattern your buckshot and practice. For complete guns, see our best home defense shotguns<\/a> guide. Find new and used Remington 870s on GunsAmerica.com<\/a>. Train hard, shoot straight, and stay dangerous.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There are plenty of upgrades for the 870 out there, but these are my favorites. I think they give the old warhorse a welcome facelift.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":135,"featured_media":207452,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_specdata_upc":"","_specdata_placement":"manual","footnotes":""},"categories":[7,109,38,3459],"tags":[1444,102,739,610],"featured":[],"hunt365":[],"class_list":["post-192545","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-gunsamerica-authors","category-gear-reviews","category-gun-reviews-shotguns","category-travis-pike","tag-12-gauge","tag-feature-articles","tag-remington-870","tag-reviews-shotguns"],"yoast_head":"\n
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- A Light Comes First<\/a><\/li>
- Fix The Length Of Pull<\/a><\/li>
- Carry More Shells<\/a><\/li>
- Sights And Optics<\/a><\/li>
- Ammo Is An Upgrade Too<\/a><\/li>
- Know What Model You Have<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Best Remington 870 Upgrades Ranked: 2026 Product Roundup<\/a>
- SureFire DSF Forend Light: Best Premium Weapon Light (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Streamlight TL Racker: Best Value Forend Light (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Magpul SGA Stock: Best Stock Upgrade (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Blackhawk SpecOps Gen III Stock: Best Recoil-Reducing Stock (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Wilson Combat +2 Magazine Extension: Best Capacity Upgrade (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- Aridus QD-C Side Saddle: Best Detachable Side Saddle (2026)<\/a><\/li>
- ESSTAC Shotgun Card: Best Simple Shell Carrier (2026)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Final Thoughts On The Best Remington 870 Upgrades Of 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Buyer’s Guide: How To Choose The Best Remington 870 Upgrades In 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Choosing the best Remington 870 upgrades starts with what you will use the gun for. A home defense 870, a duck gun, and a 3-gun shotgun need different things. Here is what matters for a defensive setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Light Comes First<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You cannot shoot what you cannot identify. Our ultimate home defense 870 build put it bluntly: if you attach only one accessory to a home defense 870, make it a weapon light. Forend lights like the SureFire DSF and Streamlight TL Racker replace the factory pump and put the switch under your fingers, which is far easier to run than a clamp-on light on a pump gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fix The Length Of Pull<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Most factory shotgun stocks are too long for the way people actually stand and shoot today, especially with body armor or heavy clothing. A shorter length of pull lets you square up, control recoil, and run the pump hard. Stocks with spacers, like the Magpul SGA, let you tune the fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carry More Shells<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A stock 870 Express usually holds four rounds in the tube. A quality +2 extension takes it to six rounds of 2.75 inch shells. Pair that with a side saddle or shell card and you have meaningful reloads on the gun. Avoid cheap extensions, which can cause feeding problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sights And Optics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A factory bead works, but it is small and hard to see in bad light. Our original guide picked XS Big Dot tritium sights, which fit over the bead with epoxy. A rifle-sight barrel or a receiver-mounted rail opens the door to ghost rings or a red dot, which makes slugs far more precise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ammo Is An Upgrade Too<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The best accessory in the world will not fix a bad buckshot load. Our ultimate home defense 870 build recommends Federal Flitecontrol buckshot, which throws extremely tight patterns at home defense distances. Pattern your load before you trust it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Know What Model You Have<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Remington made 870s in many versions, from Wingmasters to Express and Tactical models, and parts generally interchange, but check fit. Some Express guns have magazine tube dimples that must be removed before an extension can go on, which is why some kits include a detent swage tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best Remington 870 Upgrades Ranked: 2026 Product Roundup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
SureFire DSF Forend Light: Best Premium Weapon Light (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Our ultimate home defense 870 build called the SureFire DSF the most important addition to the gun. It replaces the factory pump with a forend that has a weapon light built in, with ambidextrous controls you can work while running the action. The DSF has two modes, 600 lumens and 200 lumens, and on high it puts out 13,000 candela, enough to light up a room and positively identify a threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full ultimate home defense 870 build<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The DSF also leads our roundup of The Best Shotgun Upgrades Out There<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its reflector throws a broad beam that fills your peripheral vision, which is what you want inside a house. It is professional-grade and tough as nails. Our TL Racker review noted the Streamlight is about 5 ounces lighter and roughly half the price of SureFire’s lights, so the DSF is the premium choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Output: 600 lumens high, 200 lumens low<\/li>\n
- Intensity: 13,000 candela on high<\/li>\n
- Controls: Ambidextrous<\/li>\n
- Mount: Replaces factory forend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Professional-grade durability<\/li>\n
- Switches under your fingers<\/li>\n
- Wide, room-filling beam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Expensive<\/li>\n
- Heavier than the Streamlight<\/li>\n
- Build coverage, not a standalone review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for SureFire DSF on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStreamlight TL Racker: Best Value Forend Light (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The TL Racker gives you a forend light without bulk, pressure switches, or a complicated mount. Our reviewer found it delivers 1,000 lumens backed by 20,000 candela, which is more output than the DSF on paper. It weighs 12.1 ounces, a fair bit more than a polymer pump, but he said it did not make the shotgun feel unbalanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full Streamlight TL Racker review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Streamlight makes versions for the Remington 870, Mossberg 500 and 590, Maverick 88, and shorter Shockwave guns. It was retailing for around $150 at the time of the 2021 review, roughly half the price of SureFire’s forend lights, which makes it the best Remington 870 upgrade for most people on a budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Output: 1,000 lumens<\/li>\n
- Intensity: 20,000 candela<\/li>\n
- Weight: 12.1 oz<\/li>\n
- Fits: Remington 870 model available<\/li>\n
- Price: About $150 at time of review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Very bright<\/li>\n
- Half the price of SureFire<\/li>\n
- Simple install<\/li>\n
- About 5 oz lighter than SureFire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Heavier than a factory pump<\/li>\n
- Polymer body<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for Streamlight TL Racker on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMagpul SGA Stock: Best Stock Upgrade (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Our home defense build picked the Magpul SGA as the best stock for the 870. It blends the benefits of a traditional stock with the vertical grip of a pistol grip stock, so you get one-handed control and the speed of a standard stock. Built-in sling mounts make it easy to add a sling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full ultimate home defense 870 build<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full Remington 870 DM Magpul review<\/a>, which covers the factory SGA stock, here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The SGA uses spacers to adjust the length of pull, and our build author pointed out that most shotguns come with a stock that is too long. A shorter length of pull keeps you squared up and in control. Our original 870 upgrades guide also picked the SGA, and it remains the stock we would put on almost any defensive 870.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Type: Fixed stock with near-vertical grip<\/li>\n
- Length of Pull: Adjustable with spacers<\/li>\n
- Sling Mounts: Built in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Better control than a standard stock<\/li>\n
- Adjustable length of pull<\/li>\n
- Easy sling attachment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Build coverage, not a standalone review<\/li>\n
- Fixed, not collapsible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for Magpul SGA on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBlackhawk SpecOps Gen III Stock: Best Recoil-Reducing Stock (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
An 870 is reliable, and it will also beat the taste out of your mouth with full-power slugs. Our reviewer calculated that a 7.5 pound 870 Express Tactical generates about 23.66 foot-pounds of recoil energy with a one-ounce slug at 1,600 fps, almost five times a standard .45 ACP load from a 1911. The Blackhawk SpecOps Gen III is built to fix that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full Blackhawk SpecOps Gen III review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It uses a top slide riding on a dual spring system inside the stock, which both reduces the force you feel and spreads it over a longer time. If you shoot lighter loads, you remove the inner spring to tune it. He called the result massively reduced felt recoil. It was priced at $159.95 at the time of the 2016 review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Type: Adjustable recoil-reducing stock<\/li>\n
- Recoil System: Dual springs, tunable<\/li>\n
- Grip: Pistol grip<\/li>\n
- Price: $159.95 at time of review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Massively reduced felt recoil<\/li>\n
- Tunable springs<\/li>\n
- Adjustable fit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Bulkier than a standard stock<\/li>\n
- 2016 review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for Blackhawk SpecOps stock on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWilson Combat +2 Magazine Extension: Best Capacity Upgrade (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Most 870 Express models come with a four-round tube, and our home defense build added the Wilson Combat +2 extension to take capacity to six rounds of 2.75 inch buckshot. If your 870 already has a tactical tube, you can skip this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full ultimate home defense 870 build<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The author stressed being selective, because a poorly made extension can create reliability problems you do not want on a defensive gun, and said Wilson Combat cuts no corners. Our original guide also recommended the XS +2 extension kit, which includes a detent swage tool for Express tubes with dimples that block an extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Capacity Gain: +2 rounds (2.75 inch)<\/li>\n
- Total: Six in the tube on a standard Express<\/li>\n
- Alternative: XS +2 kit with detent swage tool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Quality build<\/li>\n
- Meaningful capacity gain<\/li>\n
- Proven reliability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Some Express tubes need the dimple removed<\/li>\n
- Build coverage, not a standalone review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for Wilson Combat +2 extension on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAridus QD-C Side Saddle: Best Detachable Side Saddle (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This one earned the slot with range work, not brochure copy. Our reviewer went in skeptical, since universal usually means junk in the gun world. Aridus first developed the QD-C for the Remington 870 and Mossberg 500, then built a universal version for 12 gauge pumps and semi-autos. The base bonds to the receiver with adhesive that needs 24 hours to cure, and after that he pulled and pulled and it stayed put.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full Aridus QD-C review<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The detachable carrier is six aluminum rings with an internal stainless steel spring for positive retention, so you can swap loaded carriers. The trade-off is that shells are held tightly and do not slide out like a buttered ball bearing, so practice your reloads. He was so impressed he called it the only shell carrier worthy of his Benelli M4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Capacity: 6 shells<\/li>\n
- Mount: Adhesive base with detachable carrier<\/li>\n
- Retention: Stainless steel spring<\/li>\n
- Fits: 870 specific and universal versions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Detachable, swappable carriers<\/li>\n
- Positive retention<\/li>\n
- Stayed put in testing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Shells are tight to pull<\/li>\n
- 24 hour cure time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for Aridus QD-C on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nESSTAC Shotgun Card: Best Simple Shell Carrier (2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Our home defense build author pointed out that you will probably never reload your shotgun in a home defense fight, but unlikely is not impossible, and a simple shell carrier is one of the cheapest, easiest upgrades you can make. The modern side saddle is a flexible card made from modern textiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full ultimate home defense 870 build<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ESSTAC Shotgun Cards hold four to seven shells and use hook and loop material to attach to the receiver. He called them extremely well made, simple, cheap, and easy to use. If you do not want to bond hardware to your receiver, start here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Specs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Capacity: 4 to 7 shells<\/li>\n
- Mount: Hook and loop<\/li>\n
- Material: Textile card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Cheap and simple<\/li>\n
- No permanent hardware<\/li>\n
- Well made<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Hook and loop panel stays on the gun<\/li>\n
- Build coverage, not a standalone review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for ESSTAC shotgun card on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFinal Thoughts On The Best Remington 870 Upgrades Of 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you only buy one of the best Remington 870 upgrades, make it a forend light. The SureFire DSF is the premium choice and the Streamlight TL Racker is the value pick. After that, fix the fit with a Magpul SGA or tame recoil with the Blackhawk SpecOps Gen III, add capacity with a quality +2 extension, and carry spare shells on an Aridus QD-C or an ESSTAC card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then pattern your buckshot and practice. For complete guns, see our best home defense shotguns<\/a> guide. Find new and used Remington 870s on GunsAmerica.com<\/a>. Train hard, shoot straight, and stay dangerous.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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