Review: Remington V3 TAC-13 March 08, 2019 By Brad Fitzpatrick
Remington’s V3 Tac-13 is a unique exception. To start, the V3’s dual-piston gas block is mounted in front of the receiver. According to Remington, positioning the gas block directly ahead of the receiver helps to improve reliability. Gas pressures close to the chamber are consistent and the gas burns cleanly. With the gas block mounted so close to the receiver, shortening the barrel of the V3 didn’t require a complete overhaul of the gas system.
The second feature that made the V3 ideally-suited as a non-NFA shotgun platform is the positioning of the recoil springs and guide rods within the receiver. This design divides the work load between the two springs so that the bolt stroke is very even and consistent. Having those springs inside the receiver allows Remington to replace the stock with a bird’s head grip. While most