Post by: magnanimous_j on March 20, 2020, 03:55:54 PM
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 :o
Post by: Stein on March 20, 2020, 04:15:59 PM
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Post by: magnanimous_j on March 20, 2020, 04:25:23 PM
Post by: Stein on March 20, 2020, 04:29:28 PM
The important thing is to do the measurement right so you don't run sideways with the feds.
Post by: jasnt on March 20, 2020, 04:50:39 PM
Post by: JL on March 20, 2020, 06:16:01 PM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on March 20, 2020, 06:27:52 PM
Post by: jay.sharkbait on March 20, 2020, 07:39:22 PM
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.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on March 20, 2020, 07:40:59 PM
Post by: magnanimous_j on March 20, 2020, 07:53:36 PM
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.
Post by: emac on March 20, 2020, 09:00:59 PM
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Post by: jasnt on March 20, 2020, 09:20:46 PM
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 shotgunshorter than 18.5 “
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Post by: emac on March 20, 2020, 10:02:16 PM
ThanksKinda 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 shotgunshorter than 18.5 “
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Post by: lokidog on March 21, 2020, 12:32:12 AM
Post by: dontgetcrabs on March 21, 2020, 03:49:34 AM
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..... :chuckle:
It's 18" from a closed bolt. Most are 18.5" though.
Post by: 724wd on March 21, 2020, 07:59:13 PM
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..... :chuckle:
Typical idea these days is to mark dowel at 18.5 and have your barrel that length or longer from the closed bolt.
Post by: Stein on March 21, 2020, 08:03:38 PM
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..... :chuckle:
Typical idea these days is to mark dowel at 18.5 and have your barrel that length or longer from the closed bolt.
Yeah, do your homework as people have gone to prison by measuring the wrong way. I have a 19" barrel for that reason and did plenty of research to make sure I was measuring the right thing. The alternative is to buy a barrel, but I'm guessing those might be hard to come by lately.
Post by: Special T on March 21, 2020, 08:20:37 PM
From my buckshot hunting coyotes I have to say that I wouldn't cut down a barrel.
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Post by: Stein on March 21, 2020, 09:36:18 PM
The difference between 18.5 and 20" is negligible so I don see why you should get too stupid. What does a new factory 18" barrel run these days anyway?
From my buckshot hunting coyotes I have to say that I wouldn't cut down a barrel.
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Surprisingly you can still get them for $100-150 on Gunbroker now. The better option may be to simply buy the extended mag you want and then cut to that length. I think even 2-3 extra shells puts you well over 18" and I have never liked the look of a shotgun with a mag protruding beyond the muzzle.
I agree, the only use is defense, it's an interesting project if you want a shorty but your range is about 10 yards.
Post by: GurrCentral on March 22, 2020, 08:52:57 AM
Post by: magnanimous_j on March 22, 2020, 04:03:17 PM
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..... :chuckle:
Typical idea these days is to mark dowel at 18.5 and have your barrel that length or longer from the closed bolt.
Yeah, do your homework as people have gone to prison by measuring the wrong way. I have a 19" barrel for that reason and did plenty of research to make sure I was measuring the right thing. The alternative is to buy a barrel, but I'm guessing those might be hard to come by lately.
Ammo is hard to come by now and certain firearms are getting rare, but accessories and parts seem to be pretty well stocked.
Post by: Dan-o on March 22, 2020, 04:21:50 PM
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.
That looks like the perfect HD shotgun to me.
Post by: jay.sharkbait on March 22, 2020, 04:42:38 PM
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.
That looks like the perfect HD shotgun to me.
I was going to do some very minor load port work, follower and tritium front sight and call it good.
Post by: Dan-o on March 22, 2020, 05:55:10 PM
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.
That looks like the perfect HD shotgun to me.
I was going to do some very minor load port work, follower and tritium front sight and call it good.
How many rounds does it hold?
Post by: jay.sharkbait on March 22, 2020, 07:28:54 PM
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.
That looks like the perfect HD shotgun to me.
I was going to do some very minor load port work, follower and tritium front sight and call it good.
How many rounds does it hold?
6+1
Post by: Dan-o on March 22, 2020, 08:45:32 PM
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.
That looks like the perfect HD shotgun to me.
I was going to do some very minor load port work, follower and tritium front sight and call it good.
How many rounds does it hold?
6+1
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