TacStar Shotgun Grips Forend - Remington 870

The Pachmayr Ltd Tacstar Shotgun Grips Forend for Remington 870 is a drop-in ergonomic upgrade designed to reduce felt recoil and improve weapon handling during sustained fire. Injection-molded from high-impact ABS polymer, this forend grip provides superior control on one of the most widely deployed shotgun platforms in law enforcement and military service. Installation requires no permanent alterations to the receiver or barrel assembly—the grip installs using included hardware with no gunsmithing necessary.

The forend's primary function is recoil distribution. By widening the contact surface between hand and weapon and positioning the grip forward of the trigger guard, it spreads impulse load across a larger area of the palm and fingers rather than concentrating impact on a single pressure point. This results in measurably reduced hand fatigue during range qualifications, low-light training, or operational use. The textured surface maintains grip purchase even when wet or gloved. This is the forend grip only; rear grip furniture is sold as a separate component, allowing operators to upgrade the stock independently or combine both for full ergonomic enhancement.

The 870 remains the standard pump-action shotgun across American law enforcement agencies, rural civilian defensive use, and military training environments. This forend upgrade suits patrol officers who rely on shotgun proficiency for entry support, range instructors running high-round-count classes, and serious sport shooters managing recoil-heavy loads. Its low profile preserves compatibility with standard 870 furniture and does not interfere with light mounts, side saddle shell carriers, or traditional sling attachment points.

Tacstar grips have been field-proven across decades of law enforcement adoption and civilian use. The ABS polymer material resists impact, temperature cycling, and corrosion better than uncoated wood furniture and requires no maintenance. The 870 platform's legendary parts compatibility and affordability combine with this grip upgrade to deliver cost-effective ergonomic improvement on a proven platform.