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Remington 870 TAC-14 (12 ga)

Remington's 14-inch non-NFA 'firearm' with a bird's-head grip — compact, but it takes practice to shoot accurately.

pump12 gauge14" barrelNon-NFA firearmChecked October 18, 2026
Illustrative editorial graphic for Remington 870 TAC-14 (12 ga); not a manufacturer product photograph
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Side profile (illustration)FIREARM
Why this isn't a "shotgun" under federal law

The maker states this model is classified as a non-NFA firearm, not a shotgun.[4]

Some states treat these differently — check yours in the state-law checker. Adding a shoulder stock or a vertical foregrip can change the federal classification; see the SBS & NFA guide.

Who it's for

  • No shoulder stock: it's built to be fired without shouldering, which takes real practice to do accurately.
  • Light at 5.6 lb — easy to handle, but lighter shotguns send more recoil back to you.

Specs

Straight from the maker's product page[1]. "Not listed by maker" means the maker doesn't publish that number.

MakerRemArms (Remington)
Model used for specs81230 (R81230, 12 ga, black synthetic Raptor grip)
Actionpump
Gauge12
ChamberNot listed by maker
Barrel length14"
Capacity4+1 (tube)
Overall length26.3"
Weight5.6 lb
Length of pullN/A (no shoulder stock; Shockwave Raptor pistol grip)
StockNot listed by maker
SightsBead
ChokeNot listed by maker
Receiversteel (milled from solid steel billet)
FinishBlack oxide
Maker list priceNot listed by maker

Features (from the maker)

  • 14" cylinder bore barrel with bead sight
  • Shockwave Raptor pistol grip
  • Magpul M-LOK fore-end
  • Receiver milled from solid steel
  • Overall length about 26 inches (26.2" in 2017 release; 26.3" on current retailer spec sheet)

Set it up

Gear that fits most home-defense setups. Check fitment for the exact Remington 870 TAC-14 model you buy.

LIGHT

Weapon-light mount

You can't identify a target you can't see.

AMMO

Side-saddle shell carrier

Extra shells on the receiver.

CARRY

Two-point sling

Hands free when you need them.

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Sources

  1. RemArms (Remington) — Remington 870 TAC-14 (12 ga) product page
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Last checked October 18, 2026. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction.