Old 870 with facelift

[Guest GunTroll]

Made me a Zombie / Home Defender Splatter gun. It was a Rem 870 express magnum that I picked up years ago for a steal $100. Its been a safe queen / loner gun for turkey hunting. It had a 28 inch ribbed barrel that I cut down to 19'' and removed the rib.

I put a mag extender +3, heat shield, Hogue youth forend & buttstock (12 inch length of pull), Parkerized everything and then Dura-coated parkerize color over. Select items got Cera-coated (bolt/heat shield). Meprolight tritium front bead. GG&G sling adapter.

I plan on getting a shell holder +4 or 6 and a Mesa tactical barrel/mag clamp for attaching light/laser, and a Vang Comp Big Speed safety.

I'm not into shotguns that much for rec use other than hunting. I lean rifles for my thrills but this thing has the feel of bad ars and fun in a compact package.

Thanks gunrunner32 for your help!

***EDIT***

Thats a bit of oil in the first photo, on the front pin. I missed it when taking this photo. I'm not a photographer, just a g-smith.

Edited February 22, 2011 by GunTroll

[gunrunner32]

I figured you wouldn't have waited long after I left before you put it back together. I'm glad you liked it, I know I enjoyed doing it. Its looks great now that it's all together.

[Daniel]

Looks real good. I am envious.

Don't fall off that bench.

[Guest GunTroll]

Almost did!

[Guest tnfireman]

Looks good!!!!

[kieefer]

I'd be interested in how you removed the rib and cut the barrel.

Nice work.

[lunarpowered]

I like the decal.

[Guest GunTroll]

I'd be interested in how you removed the rib and cut the barrel.

Nice work.

With skill and the proper tools. Wasn't hard with my setup.

I like the decal.

gunrunner32 did that for me with Dura-coat. Sort of a last minute decision but I think its awesome looking. Different to say the least. HD shotguns are run of the mill but mine has a skull with red eyes!!

[mk19]

Nice!

[Guest Broomhead]

Very nice shotty. Definitely a bad arse weapon.

[Guest Grot]

With skill and the proper tools. Wasn't hard with my setup.

Smartass. Im interested as well. i have a 28 vent rib i may trim down too

[Daniel]

He wasnt being a smartass. He is a trained gunsmith that has invested the time and money to learn and buy the tools.

[kieefer]

He wasnt being a smartass. He is a trained gunsmith that has invested the time and money to learn and buy the tools.

Oh, I guess a hacksaw and file would not have been the improper tools. :-\

I was just curious of how it's done. I'm sure I don't have the skills or the tools. Suspect the explanation would be a thread by itself anyway.

[Guest GunTroll]

Feel free to call or use Pm's to ask detailed instructions. I run a business but will give DIY pointers to those who ask and aren't rude.

FYI, I am most certainly a smart ass. Not sure how thats going for me. Being a smart ass like I am....I guess I don't care.

[Guest JRS]

That looks awesome, very nice work indeed.

[Deerbnb]

very nice, you just flung a cravin' on me ! Thinkin about replacing my 25 yr partner in the turkey woods (Mossberg 500 20") and might make a project out of it,

[leroy]

I like it!! There are lots of goodies out there for an 870 for this sort of thing.

Plenty of stuff to pick from. The finish looks great!

Everybody that is a gun person needs a good alley sweeper. This on is

a great one!!

Have fun.

leroy

[I_Like_Pie]

Oh, I guess a hacksaw and file would not have been the improper tools. :-\

I was just curious of how it's done. I'm sure I don't have the skills or the tools. Suspect the explanation would be a thread by itself anyway.

Actually....With a little time and elbow grease a hacksaw and a file (and some sandpaper) could do a pretty good job on it. You would be surprised what can be done with just the simplest of tools. Just takes a bit more time.

[Guest tcalfee1]

Looks great

[Ebow1]

Hey, bein' a smartass beats bein' a dumbass.

[Guest GunTroll]

Actually....With a little time and elbow grease a hacksaw and a file (and some sandpaper) could do a pretty good job on it. You would be surprised what can be done with just the simplest of tools. Just takes a bit more time.

We all have to start somewhere. I've done it that way. With the use of a machinist square to make it a 90 of course. I got a PTG tool that speeds it up for me now. Clean and a sharp 90.

Hey, bein' a smartass beats bein' a dumbass.

Spoken like a true smartass !

[MarkInNashville]

WHAT???? You mean a cuttin' touch or maybe a pipe cutter wouldn't do the job?