picked up a beater at the gun show v.870

[spanky]

Spanky, who are you gonna let put the hacksaw to the barrel

I'm gonna buy an 18" barrel and leave this one in tact.

 

[keano44]

Did you have to shorten the forend to work with that sidesaddle? How much?

 

[spanky]

Did you have to shorten the forend to work with that sidesaddle? How much?

Yes, can't ya tell?

two or three Inches. I lined up the saddle, marked it then pulled the forend off and cut it.

 

[keano44]

Yeah, I could tell. I have often seen where people installed aftermarket forends when using a sidesaddle, and wondered why they didn't cut it as you did. I like it! I'd really like to see one cut out only on the side that needs the clearance, and re-finished to match the rest of the wood. I bet that would look cool. Maybe I'll do it.

 

[scooterj]

Yeah, I could tell. I have often seen where people installed aftermarket forends when using a sidesaddle, and wondered why they didn't cut it as you did. I like it! I'd really like to see one cut out only on the side that needs the clearance, and re-finished to match the rest of the wood. I bet that would look cool. Maybe I'll do it.

smith625 has one cut out for the side saddle. Not sure if he refinished it.

 

[spanky]

now she just needs a light

 

[pntbllr228]

now she just needs a light

And an optic, sling, backup light, buis, pistol grip, grenade launcher, muzzle break, vfg, and bipod.

Oh yeah, plastic stocks. Everyone knows you cant have a HD gun with wood on it.

 

[spanky]

Oh, right, I forgot about a sling.

 

[DAVE_M]

Today I was thinking about doing exactly what you did / are doing. I come home, log on to look at the pic thread for ideas and find this thread! lol

 

[dwr461]

Ok I'm stupid why do you need a sling for home defense? Is the an AWERBUCK thing? How big is your house that your arms get tired while carrying the shotgun around? Are you just going to sling it up, put on your body armor, and relax all night by the TV? Maybe you need to sling up while changing a baby's diaper?

Dave

 

[spanky]

Ok I'm stupid why do you need a sling for home defense? Is the an AWERBUCK thing? How big is your house that your arms get tired while carrying the shotgun around? Are you just going to sling it up, put on your body armor, and relax all night by the TV? Maybe you need to sling up while changing a baby's diaper?

Dave

Because it's tactical.

 

[scooterj]

Because it's tactiKOOL.

fixed it

 

[gmshooter]

Want your sling back? I have some single point loops for the 870 if you are interested.

 

[spanky]

Want your sling back? I have some single point loops for the 870 if you are interested.

It's all you.

I have plenty.

 

[CrkdLtr]

Good find Spanky, out of curiosity - for someone with a lack of experience with shotguns, if I were to buy one from a gun show, what are some things I should look for to make sure I'm not buying someone else's junk? Specifically I would be looking for an 12 gauge 870 like this one. I'm sure they won't let you cycle 3 shells through it for safety reasons.