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TheDrew · April 14, 2006, 06:38 PM

i just noticed that the breech/fore-end on my 870 does not stay in the full forward position when empty and uncocked... say i fire my last shot.. eject the spend round... then slide the action forward again (making sure there is no round in the chamber) and dry fire it once in a safe direction.. the fore-end will slide down about 1" and the breech will open about 1/2" when i pick it up to carry it on my shoulder (barrel pointed up) ... is that normal? when i have a round in the chamber and it is ready to fire it stays put..

sorry if this is a stupid question.. my first pump shotgun and i have yet to shoot it much..

April 14, 2006, 06:38 PM	#1
TheDrew Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Posts: 21	870 question... (probably stupid) i just noticed that the breech/fore-end on my 870 does not stay in the full forward position when empty and uncocked... say i fire my last shot.. eject the spend round... then slide the action forward again (making sure there is no round in the chamber) and dry fire it once in a safe direction.. the fore-end will slide down about 1" and the breech will open about 1/2" when i pick it up to carry it on my shoulder (barrel pointed up) ... is that normal? when i have a round in the chamber and it is ready to fire it stays put.. sorry if this is a stupid question.. my first pump shotgun and i have yet to shoot it much..