You can buy an AI&P Tactical one of two ways. You can buy one of the package weapons or you can design your own and I will build it. This is providing you stick with the accessories I offer. If you want something else, I will require a deposit before I order it for your weapon. Also, I may not have access to that item nor want to install it on a weapon.
All AI&P Tactical shotguns are built on the Remington 870. I will not build on anything else as I am a Remington Factory Certified Law Enforcement Armorer, certified on the 870 Police and 11-87-Police and will not build nor even work on other weapons as I am not certified on them. Except for the models built on the Police receivers all AI&P Tacticals are the same. All are built on new 870 magnum receivers. We bead blast them and parkerize them. We upgrade the trigger groups and bolt. The trigger groups are on a polymer housing or you can upgrade to cast but all have the same internal parts. I have found the polymer to be completely durable and stays cleaner internally.
What will vary are the accessories you want on the weapon. Most of you will be well served with the Basic I or II model. On each model page there will be a list of the accessories you can add and what the cost will be. You may find that if you add multiple accessories that the price will go above one of the other packages. So pick a package that is closest to the weapon you want and make your modifications from there.
This list of accessories on each model page are the items I offer on that weapons It is not a list of items I sell. Go to the "Sale Items" page for the accessories I offer for individual sale.
Here is an example of the way this will work. If you want the Basic I model and want to add a Mesa Tactical 6 round shell holder and a Sure Fire forend you simple take the cost of the Basic I and add the cost of the accessories from the list below. If you notice the prices on this list are less then on the "Sale Items" list, this is because I am deducting the cost of the item that you are replacing. For example if the weapon you pick comes with a Speed Feed II stock and you want to add the Knoxx SpecOps, I will add the SpecOps for $90 because I am deducting cost of the Speed Feed II. so each page will have different accessories for that model and different prices if the accessory is replacing another item.
I have tried to make this as simple as I am and that is pretty simple. I want you to be able to come to this site and design a weapon and know the cost of that weapon with out needing a slide rule.
As you start searching the site for the weapon you want keep in mind that all these weapons except those built on the Police receivers come with a $30 mail in cash rebate from Remington so you can factor that in with your budget. The rebate Offer ends on 12/31/08
Here are some tips to selecting the right weapon : These are just my opinions and opinions are like.....well, you know the rest............
Home owners: A Basic home defense weapon should be just that, basic. think "short is better" and pick an 18.5 inch barrel. You may not need a two shot tube extension but it helps as you will have a 6 round capacity in the tube and can keep four rounds in the weapon without damage to the mag spring. A bead sight will sever your need and adding rifle sights to this weapon is a frill you don't need. forget Ghost Ring sights and night sights on this weapon. If you want a forend light the Sure Fire 618FA is all you need for most homes. If you have property and out buildings that you may have to check the 918FA will land aircraft it is so bright. You do not need a tactical choke on the weapon. You do not want a sling on this weapon as it will hang up on every door knob in your home and on the corners of tables, chairs and anything else in your house. The stock is a matter of preference but the basic conventional stock will serve you well. A shell holder is OK as you can carry different ammo as you check your property. For most home owners the Cyl Bore choke is fine and the I/C works great.
Shooters: If you are like me and enjoy shooting these weapons then think about one with rifle sights so you can get serious will slugs. The fixed modified choke is the best on a smooth bore barrel for grouping slugs. If you want to shoot all day ( and can afford the ammo) pick the Knoxx SpecOps stock with 95% felt recoil reduction. Pass on the shell holder as your on a range and don't need to get to your ammo fast. You don't need Ghost Rings but this is one of the few weapons I don't mind putting them on. You sure don't need night sights. You don't need a sling to carry the weapon from your vehicle to the shooting line....... this is also a good weapon for the 20" Rem choke barrel and three round extension, or a 20" fixed choke with rifle sights.
LEO Duty Weapon: This weapon is going to get some heavy use and the fewer accessories the less stuff to bang up and have to replace. Some of the car racks are not side saddle friendly so think about the Speed Feed stocks with built in shell holders or the SpecOps with a Power pack that carries the extra rounds at the back of the stock. I/C choke will get it done for you. 18.5 police barrel in either bead sight or rifle sight. Night sights are a frill on this weapon but could come in handy once in a blue moon. The Sure Fire 618FA, 918FA or the LED's are perfect for a duty weapon. You don't want a sling to hang up on the rack as you are trying to pull the weapon out of your vehicle.
LEO Tactical Team: Short is best and the Knoxx SpecOPs or the Speed Feed IV-S help with this. Put a SWAT plate on the SF IV-S and the LOP is only 12". The SpecOps adjust down to 11.25" LOP if you take the pad off and that is the best way to have it as you have body armor on and the stock eats the recoil anyway. The SpecOps Folder is a good call on this weapon. 18.5" police barrel in Cyl Bore, let me say that again, Cyl Bore choke. Ghost rings can get you killed ( my opinion ) but I like the money I make installing them. Bead sight or rifle sights and yes the tritium inserts for the rifle sights are worth it on this weapon. The Sure Fire 618FGA cost more but the kill switch may prevent you from bumping your light on as you are doing a covert approach to stack for a high risk warrant. Nothing like shinning a Sure Fire through the window to let the bad guys know company is coming. Ask around about slings as there were not many out there in my day and I made my own. You need one that can secure the weapon if you have to do a take down and secure it if you have to go to your side arm. It should hang out of the way so as not to trip you as you move through the building ( I did that with a home made sling ) I was a Captain at the time so my guys did not laugh right then but I caught hell latter ). think about the sling mounting points as you can waste some money on this weapon with sling plates you don't need. The Mesa Tactical 6 round shell holder or if you have a Speed Feed LE forend you can use the 8 round. The Mesa is the best out there. If you go with the SpecOps the power pack can be a big plus and you can keep slugs ( if allowed ) back there and buck shot in the Mesa.
Weapon on a Budget: I love building weapons for you guys but I would be remiss if I did not tell you this. If money is tight and you need an 870 for protection or duty. Go to any Gun shop or Sporting goods store and buy a Remington 870 Home Defense. It will come with a Remington LE 2 round extension, bead sight barrel with a fixed Cyl Bore choke. It is the best value and best made out there. It is 100% dependable and you can trust it with your life..............
I am working on putting an "AI&P Tactical" model on each page of this site so please check back ......... There are some caps between the models as I am watching what sells and what guys are asking for to come up with some models that can have their own page......
