870 barrel

[tntnixon]

So I bought an 870 tactical with the thought of having a one size fits all shotgun because of parts interchangability. Much to my chagrin, after buying a rem choke barrel for the 870, I find out that it will not fit due to the fixed extended magazine. There is too much space between the barrel lug and the magazine cap. I have heard of others placing a piece of PVC as a spacer but wondering is this safe. Also wondering if there is a gunsmith out there who could either make an appropriate spacer or move the lug. Pretty frustrated cuz 870's have always had interchangeable parts. Remington screwing us again.

[RED333]

The 870 tact is just that, a defence shotgun

The 870 hunting shotgun will be a better fit, can change barrels and add a extended mag tube.

Sorry for the extra barrel, sell it to recoup the funds.

[tntnixon]

Update: I am removing thr barrel lug and replacing it in the proper position on this shotgun. Not really that hard to do. Would have already had it finished if a buddy of mine didn't have my braising tip grom my torch.

[RED333]

Good for you, let us know how it comes out and pics.

[tntnixon]

Here are some pics. Obviously still need to refinish, but hell, it's a turkey gun. May just give it a Krylon special.

http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s401/tntnixon/20130226_212217_zpse98d7c5b.jpg

http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s401/tntnixon/20130226_212228_zps65fd21e1.jpg

http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s401/tntnixon/20130226_212220_zpseef6f678.jpg

[maroonandwhite]

Yikes! That took some guts! I don't think I could bring myself to take a torch to an 870. +1 for the ingenuity though.

[tntnixon]

And I brazed it with 45% silver solder. It ain't going anywhere unless I put 1300 degrees to it.lol

[tntnixon]

I only took a torch to my extra barrel. Original barrel still intact. BTW, gunsmiths do it all the time. It's exactly how Remington originally put the lug on.

Edited February 27, 2013 by tntnixon

[maroonandwhite]

Yeah you did a good job from the looks of it. Just saying I couldn't find the nerve to do it. Heck  I cringe when I have to knock roll pins out of some of mine haha.