870 Express Mods

[magnanimous_j]

Hi Guys.

I've got a bone-stock Remington 870 Express 12g. Blue Steel, 28" Barrel, wood furniture; you know the type, total Big5 special. I found it on sale for $175 years ago and haven't done anything with it since.

So now that I'm working from home, and have nothing but time, I thought I'd dress it up. I thought I'd start with an 18.5" barrel and swap out the stock for one those top folding SPAS12 type ones.

Does anyone have experience with a mod like this? Recommended brands? Ones to stay away from?

Thanks guys. I need a project. I'm starting to vacuum my floors more than once a day 

[Stein]

I cut my own barrel, it’s easy to do just make sure you know what measurements to take.


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[magnanimous_j]

Ive always been curious about that. Obviously you'd want the most precise cut you could make, but how straight does it have to be before it effects things?

[Stein]

An 18.5" barreled 870 isn't going to be an effective long range gun.  I bought a metal blade and put that in my 10" miter saw to make the cut.

The important thing is to do the measurement right so you don't run sideways with the feds.

[jasnt]

What do you plan to use it for mags.  Hd shotgun or multi purpose.   I don’t have an 870 but I do have a weatherby hd shotgun that has changeable chokes. One of my favorite turkey guns!   If it’s a multi use gun I’d go with a barrel you can change chokes.  If this is solely an hd gun do as stein recommends.  Plenty of aftermarket support for the 870. Pick your furniture

[JL]

JD @ AIP tactical gun slings is a great resource for anything 870.

[Fl0und3rz]

I've always wanted to do an old Wingmaster police riot gun set up with wood stocks.

[jay.sharkbait]

I've always wanted to do an old Wingmaster police riot gun set up with wood stocks.

I bought this old junker from a guy on the board and added the Remington mag tube and sling.

I thought about refinishing the stock, but may just leave it as it’s an old Patrol from a local agency.

[Fl0und3rz]

Yes! Exactly like that.  Very nice.

[magnanimous_j]

I've always wanted to do an old Wingmaster police riot gun set up with wood stocks.

I like the looks of that quite a bit. I like the old stuff. Maybe do the barrel and then do a flat grey stock and mlok front and a side saddle shell holder.

[emac]

Kinda off topic but on topic.  Since you guys are talking about cutting the barrel down yourself what length of barrel on a shotgun if you cut it off yourself is considered a sawed off shotgun

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[jasnt]

Kinda off topic but on topic.  Since you guys are talking about cutting the barrel down yourself what length of barrel on a shotgun if you cut it off yourself is considered a sawed off shotgun

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shorter than 18.5 “

[emac]

Kinda off topic but on topic.  Since you guys are talking about cutting the barrel down yourself what length of barrel on a shotgun if you cut it off yourself is considered a sawed off shotgun

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shorter than 18.5 “

Thanks

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[lokidog]

Always been curious... 18.5" from where?  End of the chamber? Shoulder that the rim goes to? Could probably look this up on the Googlator, but, meh.....   

[dontgetcrabs]

Always been curious... 18.5" from where?  End of the chamber? Shoulder that the rim goes to? Could probably look this up on the Googlator, but, meh.....   

It's 18" from a closed bolt. Most are 18.5" though.