870 12 Ga Youth, or shortened LOP WOOD stock???

blackdog_507 · January 9, 2011, 10:01 PM

I just got a great deal on a new 870 express combo. My "everyday" gun is an 1187 premier light contour, and it fits me perfectly. Got the 870 because I live in IL and can only deer hunt with a shotgun, so I got the 20" fully rifled barrel and the 28" remchocke barrel. I much prefer a semi-auto, but thought having a nice reliable pump gun around wouldn't be a bad idea. However, with the chamber closed, the forearm/pump is a bit too far forward for me. I'm only 5'8" and I'm just a little to extended when the chamber is closed. Its not terrible, but not comfortable. I understand Remington only makes the youth model in 20 ga, and I've been searching google for a shortened LOP, or youth stock in wood. The gun came from the factory with the hardwood laminate stock. I've found a couple synthetics, that would probably be OK, but I'd really like to stick with wood, either laminate or hardwood. Anyone have any suggestions or ideas?

shooter1911 · January 9, 2011, 10:40 PM

I will be watching this post as I have the exact same issue. I hunt with a Rem 1100, and Browning Citori, but would like a pump for tactical reasons, but my arms are short. No problem cutting down the butt stocks, but big problem finding a long fore arm that I can reach.

zippy13 · January 9, 2011, 11:07 PM

Go to this link before it's gone.

Bailey Boat · January 10, 2011, 07:30 AM

Check Brownells. I had a heck of a time finding a youth sized buttstock stock for an 1187 12 gauge but they had one that I snapped up for my wife's gun....

If ALL else fails, PM me and I'll make you a 870 shortened birch buttstock with a recoil pad to your length......

redrick · January 10, 2011, 05:00 PM

I would just have yours cut down to size.

LSnSC · January 11, 2011, 12:48 PM

Take the recoil pad off and see how it fits. If its better have the stock shortened and replace the pad.

January 9, 2011, 10:01 PM	#1
blackdog_507 Member Join Date: March 28, 2009 Posts: 73	870 12 Ga Youth, or shortened LOP WOOD stock??? I just got a great deal on a new 870 express combo. My "everyday" gun is an 1187 premier light contour, and it fits me perfectly. Got the 870 because I live in IL and can only deer hunt with a shotgun, so I got the 20" fully rifled barrel and the 28" remchocke barrel. I much prefer a semi-auto, but thought having a nice reliable pump gun around wouldn't be a bad idea. However, with the chamber closed, the forearm/pump is a bit too far forward for me. I'm only 5'8" and I'm just a little to extended when the chamber is closed. Its not terrible, but not comfortable. I understand Remington only makes the youth model in 20 ga, and I've been searching google for a shortened LOP, or youth stock in wood. The gun came from the factory with the hardwood laminate stock. I've found a couple synthetics, that would probably be OK, but I'd really like to stick with wood, either laminate or hardwood. Anyone have any suggestions or ideas?

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January 9, 2011, 10:40 PM	#2
shooter1911 Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: DFW Area Posts: 265	I will be watching this post as I have the exact same issue. I hunt with a Rem 1100, and Browning Citori, but would like a pump for tactical reasons, but my arms are short. No problem cutting down the butt stocks, but big problem finding a long fore arm that I can reach.

January 9, 2011, 11:07 PM	#3
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,442	Go to this link before it's gone.

January 10, 2011, 07:30 AM	#4
Bailey Boat Junior member Join Date: December 10, 2006 Location: NC Posts: 365	Check Brownells. I had a heck of a time finding a youth sized buttstock stock for an 1187 12 gauge but they had one that I snapped up for my wife's gun.... If ALL else fails, PM me and I'll make you a 870 shortened birch buttstock with a recoil pad to your length......

January 10, 2011, 05:00 PM	#5
redrick Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,041	I would just have yours cut down to size.

January 11, 2011, 12:48 PM	#6
LSnSC Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2010 Posts: 514	Take the recoil pad off and see how it fits. If its better have the stock shortened and replace the pad.