The Remington 870 Fieldmaster is one of the most widely used pump-action shotguns in the country, and that popularity is earned. Chambered in 12 GA with a 3-inch chamber, it runs a 26-inch vent-rib barrel and measures 46.5 inches overall. Weight is 7.25 lbs. Magazine holds 4 rounds plus one in the chamber. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Remington 
• Model Name: 870 Fieldmaster 
• Action Type: Pump Action 
• Caliber/Gauge: 12 GA 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Overall Length: 46.5 inches 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Weight: 7.25 lbs. 
• Chamber Size: 3 inches 
• Finish Color: Walnut/Black (Matte) 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The barrel has a vent rib that helps manage heat and gives a clean sighting plane. The stock is standard-grade American walnut. It looks good and holds up in the field. A cross-bolt safety sits at the rear of the trigger guard where it's easy to reach with the thumb. 
 
Pump cycling is smooth. The action is well-timed enough that you can run follow-up shots quickly without short-stroking, which matters when birds are flushing. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

 
This gun is at home on a bird hunt, at the trap and skeet range, or stored for home defense. The 26-inch barrel and full-length stock favor field use over tight-quarters work, so if home defense is the primary role, a shorter-barrel configuration would serve better. For hunting and clay sports, the standard Fieldmaster configuration is well-balanced.

The 870 Fieldmaster draws consistently positive feedback. The walnut stock gets attention for how it looks and how it holds up after hard use. Owners generally describe the action as smooth and predictable. It cycles reliably across a range of loads.

Weight comes up as a point of division. Most find 7.25 lbs manageable for a full day in the field, but a handful of users find it tiring during extended carry. Aftermarket accessories are widely available for the 870 platform, and plenty of owners mention swapping out stocks, forends, or adding side saddles.

Overall the 870 Fieldmaster has a solid reputation that it consistently lives up to. It works for beginners who want something straightforward and for experienced shooters who just want a dependable gun that doesn't require much fuss.