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Remington M870 MCS



Overview


M870 MCS

Left side view of M870 MCS in full size setup.
Source: US Air Force - © Public domain

Origin
United States
Type
Shotgun
Entered service
2000's
Status
In service
Development
2000's
Developer
United States - Remington
Production
2000's - present
Producer
United States - Remington
Designations
MCS / Modular Combat Shotgun
Notable users
United States

Variants


M870 MCS

The MCS comes in a full size model with 18 inch barrel is most similar to the tactical models of the M870 with its fixed polymer stock, pistol grip, accessory rails and conventional looks.

M870 MCS CQB

The MCS CQB version features a stock and pistol grip derived from the M4 carbine and has a shorter 14 inch barrel with flash hider.

M870 MCS Breacher

The smallest setup of the MCS is the Breacher model with its 10 inch barrel and no stock. The Breacher model may also be fitted under the M4 carbine to form a Masterkey setup.

M870 Police Breacher Shotgun

The Police Breacher System is a highly modified M870 designed for tactical entry and door breaching. The setup is rougly similar to the CQB model of the military Modular Combat System, although the method for fixing the retractable M4 type stock is different.

Details


Facts M870 MCS M870 MCS CQB M870 MCS Breacher M870 Police Breacher Shotgun
General
Origin
United States
Type
Shotgun
Caliber
Caliber
12ga 2.75" and 3"
Feed system
Tubular magazine
Capacity
6 + 1
Barrel length
457 mm
Rifling
Smoothbore
Operation
Action
Pump-action
Fire selector
0 - 1
Rate of fire
Pump-action
Dimensions
Stock type
Fixed
Length
958 mm
Weight
3.4 kg empty
Sights
Mechanical
Iron sights, post front and adjustable notch rear
Sight radius
0.4 m
Optics
Optional, Picatinny rail on top of receiver

Media


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Remington M870

The Modular Combat Shotgun is based on the Remington M870 shotgun. Many of the configuration options had already been developed for law enforcement use.

KAC Masterkey

The shortest variant of the MCS, the Breacher, can be mounted under the barrel of an assault rifle in a similar way as the Masterkey.