Remington is what happen to Remington. We can not blame Walmart or any other discount store chain for lack of quality. I also want to ask this question does this mean the Remington 870 express I can buy at Walmart is lesser in quality than the 870 express selling at the local gun shop, because Walmart is selling it for $30 less?? Now one thing I will agree is that you will not see very many higher end Remingtons for sale at your discount stores, and are usually exclusive to that of you smaller gun stores.