HAWK 982 accessories

tugger50 · March 7, 2011, 08:20 PM

I'm new here and would like some suggestions for adding stuff to my 982. I know it's an 870 knock off, but not all the parts fit exactly. I am interested in a recoil pad, mag extention, sling setup, and a light. Any suggestions?

SoilworK777 · March 7, 2011, 08:31 PM

Congratulations on your new purchase. I have one myself. I would advise you replace the mag spring with a Wolff extra power spring. I also replaced the follower with a stainless steel one from Brownells.

hawk shooter · March 7, 2011, 08:32 PM

The only part that doesn't fit exactly is a replacement forend. The Hawk slide tube is slightly larger in dia than an 870.
For a mag extension, a +1 from Wilson or Vang Comp is the way to go. A +2 from any mfg will extend past the muzzle.
For a sling mount, the Wilson can be ordered with a sling plate.
Don't know about a recoil pad, but assume a Limbsaver for an 870 would fit. As far as I know, the Hawk pad is better than a regular 870 pad.
For a light, a LaserLyte tri-rail and a Streamlight TRL-1 is the way to go.

tugger50 · March 7, 2011, 08:36 PM

I'll look into the extra strong spring. I noticed that even though it is chambered for 3" mag, it doesn't like to cycle the last round. 2 & 3/4 no problem. I suspected that the spring might not be strong enough. Thanks for the sugg.

tugger50 · March 7, 2011, 08:39 PM

Thanks for the sugg's.

oneounceload · March 7, 2011, 09:22 PM

The best things you can add have nothing to do with parts - lessons and ammo/range time

tugger50 · March 7, 2011, 10:06 PM

Thanks, Have lots of range time & training as I carried both the 870 & 500 in the coarse of my duties in the Coast Guard.

March 7, 2011, 08:20 PM	#1
tugger50 Junior Member Join Date: March 7, 2011 Location: Arlington, Wa Posts: 9	HAWK 982 accessories I'm new here and would like some suggestions for adding stuff to my 982. I know it's an 870 knock off, but not all the parts fit exactly. I am interested in a recoil pad, mag extention, sling setup, and a light. Any suggestions?

March 7, 2011, 08:36 PM	#4
tugger50 Junior Member Join Date: March 7, 2011 Location: Arlington, Wa Posts: 9	982 I'll look into the extra strong spring. I noticed that even though it is chambered for 3" mag, it doesn't like to cycle the last round. 2 & 3/4 no problem. I suspected that the spring might not be strong enough. Thanks for the sugg.

March 7, 2011, 10:06 PM	#7
tugger50 Junior Member Join Date: March 7, 2011 Location: Arlington, Wa Posts: 9	Thanks, Have lots of range time & training as I carried both the 870 & 500 in the coarse of my duties in the Coast Guard. Last edited by tugger50; March 10, 2011 at 08:28 PM. Reason: add comments

March 7, 2011, 08:31 PM	#2
SoilworK777 Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 247	Congratulations on your new purchase. I have one myself. I would advise you replace the mag spring with a Wolff extra power spring. I also replaced the follower with a stainless steel one from Brownells.

March 7, 2011, 08:32 PM	#3
hawk shooter Member Join Date: January 14, 2010 Location: Riverside County, CA Posts: 15	The only part that doesn't fit exactly is a replacement forend. The Hawk slide tube is slightly larger in dia than an 870. For a mag extension, a +1 from Wilson or Vang Comp is the way to go. A +2 from any mfg will extend past the muzzle. For a sling mount, the Wilson can be ordered with a sling plate. Don't know about a recoil pad, but assume a Limbsaver for an 870 would fit. As far as I know, the Hawk pad is better than a regular 870 pad. For a light, a LaserLyte tri-rail and a Streamlight TRL-1 is the way to go.

March 7, 2011, 08:39 PM	#5
tugger50 Junior Member Join Date: March 7, 2011 Location: Arlington, Wa Posts: 9	Thanks for the sugg's.

March 7, 2011, 09:22 PM	#6
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	The best things you can add have nothing to do with parts - lessons and ammo/range time