It appears 2014 is shaping up to be an exciting year for several Remington product lines.

Their new offerings include specialized extensions of their Versa Max and 870 shotgun platforms, as well as their 700- and 783-series of rifles. A handful of new R1 pistols also join their lineup of 1911s.

Remington's Ultimate Defense handgun ammunition will expand to include more calibers, and become split into two distinct performance categories — Full-Size Handgun and Compact Handgun. The Compact Handgun cartridges will be designed and loaded for optimal performance in popular concealed carry pistols.

Other new ammo includes Remington's Golden Saber Black Belt, which we expect will replace standard non-bonded Golden Saber ammo, once it reaches the consumer market in Q3 of 2014. Initial offerings for Black Belt include 124-grain 9mm Luger, 124-grain+P 9mm Luger, 165- and 180-grain .40 S&W, and 230-grain .45 ACP.

For more information, check out the photos and specs below, and stay tuned for G&A's additional coverage during the 2014 SHOT Show.

870 Magpul FDE Shotgun - 870 receiver milled from solid steel - Magpul furniture - Magpul furniture - 18.5 ' barrel with extended tactical choke tube - 18.5 ' barrel with extended tactical choke tube - Cerakote coating - Cerakote coating - One piece magazine tube - One piece magazine tube - Fully adjustable XS Ghost Ring sight rail - Fully adjustable XS Ghost Ring sight rail - Removable white bead front sight - Removable white bead front sight - Picatinny-style rail - Picatinny-style rail 870 Pistol Grip Shotgun - 870 receiver milled from solid steel - 18.5 ' barrel w/extended tactical ported choke - 18.5 ' barrel w/extended tactical ported choke - One piece high strength magazine tube - One piece high strength magazine tube - Pachmayr pistol grip - Pachmayr pistol grip - Ships with black synthetic stock in box - Ships with black synthetic stock in box R1 Carry Commander - CT - 45 AUTO - 4.25 ' Match-Grade stainless steel barrel - 4.25 ' Match-Grade stainless steel barrel - Oversized, flared ejection port - Oversized, flared ejection port - Full carry melt on entire firearm - Full carry melt on entire firearm - Forged carbon steel frame and slide - Forged carbon steel frame and slide - Novak Tritium front sight, Novak low profile rear - Novak Tritium front sight, Novak low profile rear - Extended beavertail grip safety & Ambi thumb safety - Extended beavertail grip safety & Ambi thumb safety - Adjustable skeletonized trigger - Adjustable skeletonized trigger - Black Oxide finish - Black Oxide finish - Crimson Trace Master Series G10 Laser Grips - Crimson Trace Master Series G10 Laser Grips - 25 LPI checkered front strap, grip safety, mainspring - 25 LPI checkered front strap, grip safety, mainspring R1 Enhanced 9mm - 9mm NATO - 5 ' Match-Grade fully supported ramped barrel - 5 ' Match-Grade fully supported ramped barrel - Oversized, flared ejection port - Oversized, flared ejection port - Wide cocking serrations on front and rear slide - Wide cocking serrations on front and rear slide - Carbon steel frame and slide - Carbon steel frame and slide - Red fiber optic front sight, Novak-style adjustable rear - Red fiber optic front sight, Novak-style adjustable rear - Extended beavertail grip safety - Extended beavertail grip safety - Adjustable skeletonized trigger - Adjustable skeletonized trigger - Black Oxide finish - Black Oxide finish - Dark laminate grips - Dark laminate grips - Two 9-round magazines - Two 9-round magazines R1 Enhanced - CT - 45 AUTO - 5 ' Match-Grade stainless steel barrel - 5 ' Match-Grade stainless steel barrel - Oversized, flared ejection port - Oversized, flared ejection port - Wide cocking serrations on front and rear of slide - Wide cocking serrations on front and rear of slide - Carbon steel frame and slide - Carbon steel frame and slide - Red fiber optic front sight, with Novak-style adjustable rear - Red fiber optic front sight, with Novak-style adjustable rear - Extended beavertail grip safety - Extended beavertail grip safety - Adjustable skeletonized trigger - Adjustable skeletonized trigger - Black Oxide finish - Black Oxide finish - Crimson Trace Laser Grips - Crimson Trace Laser Grips R1 Commander - .45 Auto - 4.25 ' Match-Grade barrel - 4.25 ' Match-Grade barrel - Oversized, flared ejection port - Oversized, flared ejection port - Carbon steel frame and slide - Carbon steel frame and slide - 3-dot Sights - 3-dot Sights - GI-style grip safety - GI-style grip safety - GI-style short trigger - GI-style short trigger - Black oxide finish - Black oxide finish - Walnut double-diamond grips - Walnut double-diamond grips - Two 7-round magazines - Two 7-round magazines Versa Max Left Hand Shotgun The same features of the Versa Max platform are now available for left handed shooters. Versa Max Waterfowl Pro Shotgun - New Realtree Max-5 Camo - Tactical bolt handle/bolt button and safety - Tactical bolt handle/bolt button and safety - Enlarged opening port - Enlarged opening port - Flat-faced carrier - Flat-faced carrier - Extended Pro-Bore Choke tubes - Extended Pro-Bore Choke tubes - Sling included - Sling included Versa Max Wood Tech Shotgun - The look of real wood joins the Versa Max platform - Complete set of comb inserts (Low/Med/High) - Complete set of comb inserts (Low/Med/High) - Extended Pro Bore Choke Tubes - Extended Pro Bore Choke Tubes - 28 ' Barrel - 28 ' Barrel Model 700 Long Range - Bell and Carlson M40 Tactical Stock - Urethane Stock w/Aramid, Graphite and Fiberglass - Urethane Stock w/Aramid, Graphite and Fiberglass - Aluminum bedding block - Aluminum bedding block - Extra swivel for bi-pod - Extra swivel for bi-pod - 26 ' Heavy varmint barrel w/matte finish - 26 ' Heavy varmint barrel w/matte finish - Externally adjustable trigger, set at 3-½ lbs. - Externally adjustable trigger, set at 3-½ lbs. - Mag. Capacity — 4 in standard calibers, 3 in Magnums - Mag. Capacity — 4 in standard calibers, 3 in Magnums Model 700 VTR

- Carbon Sttel - FDE stock w/black oversold Two new lines:- Carbon Sttel - FDE stock w/black oversold - Stainless Steel - Black stock w/gray oversold - Stainless Steel - Black stock w/gray oversold - Included: Tactical bolt knob, Picatinny scope rail, bi-pod - Included: Tactical bolt knob, Picatinny scope rail, bi-pod - Replacing current VTR lines - Replacing current VTR lines Model 783 Black Synthetic

- .243 Win. Now available in the following calibers:- .243 Win. - .300 Win. Mag - .300 Win. Mag - .243 Win. Compact - .243 Win. Compact - .308 Win. Compact - .308 Win. Compact Model 700 Tactical Chassis - Stainless steel barreled action w/Black Cerakote finish - MDT-TAC21 tactical chassis - MDT-TAC21 tactical chassis - Magpul MAG307 PRS adjustable stock and pistol grip - Magpul MAG307 PRS adjustable stock and pistol grip - 24 ' Barrels on 308 Win and 300 Win Mag; 26 ' on 338 Lapua - 24 ' Barrels on 308 Win and 300 Win Mag; 26 ' on 338 Lapua - Barrels Have Varmint Profile - Barrels Have Varmint Profile - Target Tactical Bolt Handle - Target Tactical Bolt Handle - AAC 51-T Ratchet Mount Muzzle Break - AAC 51-T Ratchet Mount Muzzle Break - Externally Adjustable Trigger, Factory Set at 3-½ Pounds - Externally Adjustable Trigger, Factory Set at 3-½ Pounds - Chambered in 308 Win, 300 Win Mag, 338 Lapua Mag - Chambered in 308 Win, 300 Win Mag, 338 Lapua Mag - Ships in a Hard Case

Price: gallery= 386,900 (.308 Win); $3,100 (.300 Win Mag); $3,500 (338 Lapua) - Ships in a Hard CasePrice: gallery= 386,900 (.308 Win); $3,100 (.300 Win Mag); $3,500 (338 Lapua) Model 783 Mossy Oak

- .270 Win. Available in the following calibers:- .270 Win. - .30-06 - .30-06 - .308 Win. - .308 Win. - 7mm Rem. Mag. - 7mm Rem. Mag. - .300 Win. Mag. - .300 Win. Mag. Golden Saber Black Belt - Mechanically bonded with a brass band, not chemically bonded - Launching to LE/Gov channels in Q1/14 - Launching to LE/Gov channels in Q1/14 - Commercial launch will follow in Q3/14 - Commercial launch will follow in Q3/14 - 9mm, 40 S&W and 45 Auto initial offering - 9mm, 40 S&W and 45 Auto initial offering Ultimate Defense Compact Handgun - Spiral nose cuts for expansion through clogging barriers - Driving band for precise alignment in the bore - Driving band for precise alignment in the bore - Hexagonally-punched, hollow point cavity and soft lead core - Hexagonally-punched, hollow point cavity and soft lead core - Flash suppressed propellant and primers for low light shooting - Flash suppressed propellant and primers for low light shooting - Mouth and primer waterproofing - Mouth and primer waterproofing - Nickel-plated shell cases for corrosion resistance and reliable feeding - Nickel-plated shell cases for corrosion resistance and reliable feeding - Available in the following calibers: 9mm Luger, .380 Auto, .40 S&W, .45ACP, .38 Special+P - Available in the following calibers: 9mm Luger, .380 Auto, .40 S&W, .45ACP, .38 Special+P R51 Sub-Compact Pistol New for 2014, the Remington R51 Sub-Compact pistol was designed as a modern version of Remington's original Model 51. Originally designed in 1915 by John Pedersen, the Model 51 was considered ahead of its time, and soon became one of Gen. George Patton's personal sidearms during WWII.

While designing the new R51 Sub-Compact, Remington aimed to modernize Pedersen's design to work with 9mm Luger and .40 S&W cartridges. They also wanted to maintain the personality, shooting characteristics and size of the original Model 51.

Enter the R51 Sub-Compact — a modern, concealable pistol with the ability to handle +P factory ammunition. The R51 uses a hammer-fired, Pedersen action with a locked breech and fixed 416 stainless steel barrel. It also features drift-adjustable sights and an aluminum frame with 25 lines-per-inch checkering on the front grip strap.

An ambidextrous magazine release allows left- and right-handed shooters to eject the flush-fitting, seven-round magazines — two of which come standard with the pistol.

Additional versions of the R51 Sub-Compact line will include one with a built-in Crimson Trace Laserguard, as well as another model with a threaded barrel for suppressor attachment.

The Remington R51 Sub-Compact will be available Feb. 1, 2014 at a price of $389.

Be sure to read the full review in our upcoming March 2014 issue of Guns & Ammo, available on newsstands Feb. 4, 2014. Versa Max CompTac Shotgun - Green Cerakote receiver - Enlarged feeding port - Enlarged feeding port -'Welded ' style Carrier -'Welded ' style Carrier - Enlarged bolt closure button, safety & cocking handle - Enlarged bolt closure button, safety & cocking handle - Adjustable XS rear rifle sight - Adjustable XS rear rifle sight - 8-Round, one-piece carbon fiber mag tube - 8-Round, one-piece carbon fiber mag tube - 2-Shot carbon fiber extension (10+1) Capacity - 2-Shot carbon fiber extension (10+1) Capacity - QD sling swivel cups on stock and fore-end. - QD sling swivel cups on stock and fore-end.