Trick out an 870

RevoRick · February 19, 2006, 10:09 AM

While browsing Gunbroker the other day I accidently pressed the buy now button and bought a 870 home defense shotgun with an extended magazine.(truth). At this point the seller will not let me out of the deal ( I am not done trying). If am am required to purchase this gun can you folks help me trick it out in a moderatly priced way. I may do this and then re-list the gun. Who knows I may even keep it if I can get it to the sufficient level of ninjatude.

IronBalls · February 19, 2006, 12:48 PM

when you get it, post a pic, and can advise from there....

really easy and cheap to play with an 870-

RevoRick · February 19, 2006, 01:25 PM

Here is a link to the gun. It is the one with the 6+1 mag extension.

http://www.remington.com/products/fi...tic_18inch.asp

This link show the stock and pistol grip I ordered.

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=873014

I am contemplating a heat shield with ghost rings sights to elevate sighting to go with the uncombed stock. Advanced Tech also offers a 5 round shell holder that mounts on the stock.

Lets here your thoughts. Thanks

OneInTheChamber · February 19, 2006, 01:30 PM

Don't you have to go through more steps than just pressing the buy now button? Tell the seller he isn't getting any $$$ and he probably won't want to sell it anymore!

RevoRick · February 19, 2006, 01:51 PM

Quote: Don't you have to go through more steps than just pressing the buy now button?

Not if you have your computer remember your username and password like I do. When I contacted them I got the old. "Well you bid on it...." line. I have not pushed them because I do not want negative feedback. This happened yesterday so I still have time to decide. Been thinking maybe it would be fun to build it up and then maybe relist it. Maybe I will end up liking it. Who knows, the price was right.

Mannlicher · February 19, 2006, 06:33 PM

the main trick is to have it as close to 100% reliable as possible. When I converted my old Wingmaster to a HD shottie, I replaced the springs, added a Scattergun Tech 2 shot extension, replaced the vent rib barrel with a factory 20 inch with rifle sights. I swapped out the safety for a Scattergun Tech model.
The other stuff, lights, cameras, solar cells, and GPS transponders are just 'tactical fluff', and don't contribute to the shotguns effectiveness.

Dave McC · February 20, 2006, 09:59 AM

All a short barrelled, "Serious" 870 really needs starting out is all the ammo you can afford. BA/UU/R until the thing feels like a body part.

At that point you can better choose between what will help you accomplish the mission and what is merely bling....

870 wingmaster · February 22, 2006, 11:35 AM

I agree 100% dave, A simple short barreled shotgun is all that anyone will ever need!!! I can see why some folks like to have a shot gun that looks like it will take on an army with pistol grips, shell extender,lights,knife,saddle But in the real world scrap all that junk and learn how to shoot a stock 5 shell pump and you will have all you will ever need really!!! If that dont work you are in a situation you cant handle anyway!!! keep it simple-stock anything means reliability!!

famine · February 22, 2006, 12:32 PM

I use my 870 for deer hunting and a red dot scope is a nice addition. Very quick and accurate.
Famine

February 19, 2006, 10:09 AM	#1
RevoRick Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 201	Trick out an 870 While browsing Gunbroker the other day I accidently pressed the buy now button and bought a 870 home defense shotgun with an extended magazine.(truth). At this point the seller will not let me out of the deal ( I am not done trying). If am am required to purchase this gun can you folks help me trick it out in a moderatly priced way. I may do this and then re-list the gun. Who knows I may even keep it if I can get it to the sufficient level of ninjatude.

February 19, 2006, 01:25 PM	#3
RevoRick Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 201	Here is a link to the gun. It is the one with the 6+1 mag extension. http://www.remington.com/products/fi...tic_18inch.asp This link show the stock and pistol grip I ordered. http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=873014 I am contemplating a heat shield with ghost rings sights to elevate sighting to go with the uncombed stock. Advanced Tech also offers a 5 round shell holder that mounts on the stock. Lets here your thoughts. Thanks Last edited by RevoRick; February 19, 2006 at 02:33 PM.

February 19, 2006, 01:30 PM	#4
OneInTheChamber Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2005 Posts: 789	Don't you have to go through more steps than just pressing the buy now button? Tell the seller he isn't getting any $$$ and he probably won't want to sell it anymore! __________________ Insert witty, comical, and/or significant quote here.

February 19, 2006, 06:33 PM	#6
Mannlicher Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2001 Location: North Central Florida & Miami Posts: 3,209	the main trick is to have it as close to 100% reliable as possible. When I converted my old Wingmaster to a HD shottie, I replaced the springs, added a Scattergun Tech 2 shot extension, replaced the vent rib barrel with a factory 20 inch with rifle sights. I swapped out the safety for a Scattergun Tech model. The other stuff, lights, cameras, solar cells, and GPS transponders are just 'tactical fluff', and don't contribute to the shotguns effectiveness. __________________ Nemo Me Impune Lacesset "The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.".........Ronald Reagan

February 19, 2006, 12:48 PM	#2
IronBalls Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2001 Location: Henderson NV Posts: 312	when you get it, post a pic, and can advise from there.... really easy and cheap to play with an 870-

February 19, 2006, 01:51 PM	#5
RevoRick Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 201	Quote: Don't you have to go through more steps than just pressing the buy now button? Not if you have your computer remember your username and password like I do. When I contacted them I got the old. "Well you bid on it...." line. I have not pushed them because I do not want negative feedback. This happened yesterday so I still have time to decide. Been thinking maybe it would be fun to build it up and then maybe relist it. Maybe I will end up liking it. Who knows, the price was right.

February 20, 2006, 09:59 AM	#7
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	All a short barrelled, "Serious" 870 really needs starting out is all the ammo you can afford. BA/UU/R until the thing feels like a body part. At that point you can better choose between what will help you accomplish the mission and what is merely bling....

February 22, 2006, 11:35 AM	#8
870 wingmaster Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2006 Posts: 143	I agree 100% dave, A simple short barreled shotgun is all that anyone will ever need!!! I can see why some folks like to have a shot gun that looks like it will take on an army with pistol grips, shell extender,lights,knife,saddle But in the real world scrap all that junk and learn how to shoot a stock 5 shell pump and you will have all you will ever need really!!! If that dont work you are in a situation you cant handle anyway!!! keep it simple-stock anything means reliability!!

February 22, 2006, 12:32 PM	#9
famine Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2005 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 113	I use my 870 for deer hunting and a red dot scope is a nice addition. Very quick and accurate. Famine