After 200 years in business, gunmaker Remington filed for bankruptcy for the second time in July of 2020. One was the Roundhill Group LLC, which bought Remingtons non-Marlin firearms business for $13 million, a deal that included two factories.

Where are Remington guns made now?

The larger plant was located in Ilion, New York, at the historic site. This plant was also home to Remingtons Powdered Metal Products Division. A new, state-of-the-art firearms facility was recently built in Mayfield, Kentucky. All of Remingtons ammunition was made at the 35-year-old plant in Lonoke, Arkansas.

Is the Remington 870 still in production?

Remington has endured some long-standing financial troubles. The more than 200-year-old company entered bankruptcy and was sold off in blocks in 2020. The 870 Wingmaster and Express are both still fine pumps, but with Remington in limbo, theres an opening for another manufacturer to dominate the pump gun market.

Who bought Remington firearms 2020?

In Apr. 2021, the New York plant resumed production under new owners Roundhill Group, which bought it in 2020. Roundhill Group was one of seven buyers in Remingtons bankruptcy sale.

What is the best pump shotgun ever made?

Remington Model 870 Remington Model 870 With sales of more than 9 million, the Remington Model 870 is the most successful pump shotgun of all time. Since its introduction in 1950, the 870 has likely accounted for more roast duck on the dinner table than all other pump guns combined.

Why shotguns are bad for home defense?

Recoil is also a major cause for concern when choosing a shotgun as a home defense weapon. Excessive recoil is going to negatively impact performance during training as well as during defensive situations, and as many of us have found out one way or another, shotguns can generate a ton of recoil.