Making an 870 better?
11-25-2007, 08:33 PM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Michigander in MA
Posts: 88
Making an 870 better?
I have an 870 Express Magnum 12 ga. that I would like to improve.
One thing I don't like is the safety; mine works rather hard and I have a hard time finding the buttom with gloves on. My solution is a Wilson Combat Jumbo Head Safety:
http://www.wilsoncombat.com/sa_jumbo_safety.asp
I'm not sure what to do about my other issue; the slide sticking. I can hold the release and give the gun a one-handed "jerk" up, and the action opens. However, once all the way open it doesn't slide forward freely. It actually requires a decent amount of effort to close the action. The gun needs to be cleaned, but I don't think dirt and grime is causing this.
Is this a common trait of 870s or just mine? I would like to get rid of this sticking so the pump/slide moves freely in both directions. I will look closer at the gun this week but wanted to get this posted just in case this is a common issue.
Are there other other gunsmithing type mods to this gun that I'm not aware of to make it perform better? I have already done the following:
- sling attachments
- cantilever rifled slug barrel
- may do a custom Limbsaver recoil pad
- fiber optic sights on bird barrel
Thanks!
One thing I don't like is the safety; mine works rather hard and I have a hard time finding the buttom with gloves on. My solution is a Wilson Combat Jumbo Head Safety:
http://www.wilsoncombat.com/sa_jumbo_safety.asp
I'm not sure what to do about my other issue; the slide sticking. I can hold the release and give the gun a one-handed "jerk" up, and the action opens. However, once all the way open it doesn't slide forward freely. It actually requires a decent amount of effort to close the action. The gun needs to be cleaned, but I don't think dirt and grime is causing this.
Is this a common trait of 870s or just mine? I would like to get rid of this sticking so the pump/slide moves freely in both directions. I will look closer at the gun this week but wanted to get this posted just in case this is a common issue.
Are there other other gunsmithing type mods to this gun that I'm not aware of to make it perform better? I have already done the following:
- sling attachments
- cantilever rifled slug barrel
- may do a custom Limbsaver recoil pad
- fiber optic sights on bird barrel
Thanks!
11-26-2007, 01:51 PM
#2
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Posts: 809
RE: Making an 870 better?
I can help you out with all of your problems and assy needs if you want some help? e-mail me and I'll try to walk you through some things. e-mail is [email protected]
