870 HD & TacStar Shell Carrier

sjg26 · May 20, 2002, 11:56 AM

I spotted a 6-shell TacStar carrier suited for the REM 870 - but I recall mention of problems that it may be too long and hit the fore-arm when racking - anyone know if this is true or not. Is a 4-shell carrier available?
Again - I have the 18-1/8 barrel HD Rem 870....thanks

jadams951 · May 20, 2002, 03:04 PM

I've got the 6 shell side saddle on my Rem 870 and I have no problems with it whatsoever. Just in case you do you can buy the four shell carrier on wilson combat's site and also brownell's I believe.

http://www.wilsoncombat.com/accessor...ide_saddle.asp

9mmMike · May 20, 2002, 03:06 PM

sjg26,
It depends on which pump handle is on your 870. The short corn-cob or rat-tail style work fine with the six shell holder.
The longer pump handles need to be trimmed. I will measure mine when I get home and update this thread, unless someone else beats me to it.
Mike

9mmMike · May 20, 2002, 05:15 PM

OK, home now.
7.25" for the short pump and about 9" for the long.
Good luck,
Mike

Kharn · May 20, 2002, 08:46 PM

Easy way to tell: Bring the forearm back as far as it goes, if the wood/synthetic covers a good part of the reciever you need a 4 shot model, otherwise you can use a 6 shot.

Kharn

Badger Arms · May 21, 2002, 12:01 AM

I just cut away the stock where it interfered. Here's a picture:

hitnthexring · May 21, 2002, 07:46 PM

I spoke to Remington about this. Remington is trying to discourage gun owners from installing the side saddle & is trying to restrict their police model with the 7-shot magazine to police only. That is why they lengthened their forend to make it harder to install the side saddle. They are real #*%holes when it comes to civilian gun ownership.

May 20, 2002, 11:56 AM	#1
sjg26 Member Join Date: November 20, 1999 Location: PENNSYLVANIA Posts: 69	870 HD & TacStar Shell Carrier I spotted a 6-shell TacStar carrier suited for the REM 870 - but I recall mention of problems that it may be too long and hit the fore-arm when racking - anyone know if this is true or not. Is a 4-shell carrier available? Again - I have the 18-1/8 barrel HD Rem 870....thanks __________________ REGARDS, sjg

May 20, 2002, 03:04 PM	#2
jadams951 Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2000 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 295	I've got the 6 shell side saddle on my Rem 870 and I have no problems with it whatsoever. Just in case you do you can buy the four shell carrier on wilson combat's site and also brownell's I believe. http://www.wilsoncombat.com/accessor...ide_saddle.asp __________________ Member: NRA, GOA, & TSRA

May 20, 2002, 03:06 PM	#3
9mmMike Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Location: SE PA Posts: 1,049	sjg26, It depends on which pump handle is on your 870. The short corn-cob or rat-tail style work fine with the six shell holder. The longer pump handles need to be trimmed. I will measure mine when I get home and update this thread, unless someone else beats me to it. Mike __________________ "Freedom is not free" Visit TheRallyPoint.org TheRallyPoint at LRGC- Saturday August 26th IF YOU LIVE IN PA AND DID NOT VOTE, YOU DESERVE TO LOSE YOUR GUNS!

May 20, 2002, 05:15 PM	#4
9mmMike Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Location: SE PA Posts: 1,049	OK, home now. 7.25" for the short pump and about 9" for the long. Good luck, Mike __________________ "Freedom is not free" Visit TheRallyPoint.org TheRallyPoint at LRGC- Saturday August 26th IF YOU LIVE IN PA AND DID NOT VOTE, YOU DESERVE TO LOSE YOUR GUNS!

May 20, 2002, 08:46 PM	#5
Kharn Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,531	Easy way to tell: Bring the forearm back as far as it goes, if the wood/synthetic covers a good part of the reciever you need a 4 shot model, otherwise you can use a 6 shot. Kharn

May 21, 2002, 07:46 PM	#7
hitnthexring Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2002 Posts: 223	I spoke to Remington about this. Remington is trying to discourage gun owners from installing the side saddle & is trying to restrict their police model with the 7-shot magazine to police only. That is why they lengthened their forend to make it harder to install the side saddle. They are real #*%holes when it comes to civilian gun ownership.