AA-12 vs Remington 870

1996–Present

1950–present

~10,000 estimated

Over 11,000,000

965 mm (38 in) with stock extended; 820 mm (32.3 in) collapsed

978-1320mm (38.5-52 in) (varies by model)

457 mm (18 in) standard; 381 mm (15 in) compact variant

457-762mm (18-30 in) (varies by model)

5.5 kg (12.1 lb) empty

3.2-3.6 kg (7-8 lb) (varies by model)

20‑round drum standard, 8‑round box, optional 30‑round drum

4+1 to 7+1 rounds (varies by model)

Gas‑operated, closed‑bolt, rotating bolt with recoil‑mitigation buffer

Pump action

Select‑fire trigger with Safe, Semi‑auto, and Full‑auto modes

Single-stage

Fixed iron sights (rear notch, front bead) with Picatinny rail for optics

Bead sight, rifle sights, or ghost ring sights (varies by model)