The Remington 870 Express Combo is a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun that comes with two barrels: a 28-inch vent rib barrel and a 23-inch fully rifled barrel. It has a 4+1 capacity, a 3-inch chamber, a matte blue receiver, and a synthetic stock. Overall length is 48.5 inches with the vent rib barrel and 43.5 inches with the rifled barrel. Weight is 6 lbs. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Caliber: 12 GA 
• Chamber: 3" 
• Barrel Length: 
  • 28" (Vent Rib) 
  • 23" (Fully Rifled) 
• Overall Length: 
  • 48.5" (Vent Rib) 
  • 43.5" (Fully Rifled) 
• Length of Pull: 14" 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Receiver Finish: Matte Blue 
• Stock Material: Synthetic 
• Weight: 6 lbs 
• Sights: 
  • Single Bead (Vent Rib) 
  • Cantilever (Rifled) 
     

Detailed Features 

The two-barrel configuration is the practical advantage here. The 28-inch vent rib barrel with a single bead sight handles bird hunting and clay sports, where swing and pattern are the priority. The 23-inch fully rifled barrel with a cantilever scope mount is for slug hunting, where accuracy at distance matters. Swapping barrels on the 870 is straightforward. The matte blue receiver avoids glare in the field, and the synthetic stock handles weather without the maintenance of wood. At 6 lbs it is light for a 12-gauge pump. 
 

Target Audience 

Hunters who want one platform that covers both bird hunting and deer hunting with slugs, without buying a second gun. The combo package avoids the cost of purchasing each barrel separately. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

The vent rib barrel suits pheasant, turkey, or clay target work. The rifled barrel with a mounted optic turns it into a deer gun capable of accurate slug placement at typical shotgun deer hunting distances. The lightweight synthetic build keeps it practical for walking hunts.

The 870 Express Combo gets favorable marks for the two-barrel value proposition -- owners appreciate having both a bird barrel and a slug barrel in one package at a reasonable price. The 870 platform's reputation for reliability comes through in feedback consistently.

Negative comments tend to focus on finish quality on some production runs (the matte blue showing wear sooner than expected), occasional reports of feeding issues right out of the box before the action is broken in, and recoil with heavier loads being more than some lighter shooters expected from a 6-lb gun. Aftermarket accessory availability for the 870 is frequently mentioned as a plus. Overall the combo is viewed as a practical choice for a multi-purpose shotgun on a budget.