870 reborn (lots of pics)

GunsnRovers · May 12, 2005, 08:47 PM

Earlier this year, I picked up an ex-Sacramento Police Department 870 Wingmaster. Very solid, great action, shot POA and patterend well. But the finish, as expected, was rough. Very rough. Some signs or rust.

I'm fickle and vain when it comes to my toys. I like them clean and I like it when I am the one to put wear on them. Except for family heirlooms and some military surplus guns, I want them dings, scratches, and dents to be of my making.

I sent the 870 out to Mac's Shootin' Irons in Tucson, AZ for Gun Kote over parkerizing. The results were fantastic. I added a Hogue 12" LOP stock, a 1 shot extension, a tritium front sight, side saddle, and have a picatinny rail enroute for the forearm so I can mount a light.

Between Speer LEO 8 pellet ammo and Hornady TAP, I'm getting very nice patterns. I think I've created a solid HD shotgun.

Before

After

Wilson 1 shot extension

Tritium night sight shows up very clear in natural light as well

The grey Gun Kote looks nice

Wraith · May 12, 2005, 09:08 PM

Wow. Beautiful. Congrats!

9mmMike · May 12, 2005, 09:33 PM

Sweet! Reminds me of my own trade-in / trainer. I sent mine to AZ as well but to ARS for coating and some trigger attention.
I am the same way. All scratches & dents must be mine or at least have a story that I know unless it's an heirloom, of which I have none, or a relic.
Good job on that 870!
Mike

GunsnRovers · May 12, 2005, 09:37 PM

I saw no need to work on the trigger. Old Wingmasters are slick.

Not going to worry about that 3" stuff. Who needs it.

I remember the pics of your ARS gun. Nice. Mark worked on my HP a few years back. Nice guy. I visited his shop when he was still in Phoenix.

W Turner · May 13, 2005, 01:04 PM

What kind of sling is that?

W

GunsnRovers · May 13, 2005, 02:37 PM

http://www.spectergear.com/cqb_sling.htm

jonathon · May 13, 2005, 07:31 PM

Very nice.

May 12, 2005, 08:47 PM	#1
GunsnRovers Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2002 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 781	870 reborn (lots of pics) Earlier this year, I picked up an ex-Sacramento Police Department 870 Wingmaster. Very solid, great action, shot POA and patterend well. But the finish, as expected, was rough. Very rough. Some signs or rust. I'm fickle and vain when it comes to my toys. I like them clean and I like it when I am the one to put wear on them. Except for family heirlooms and some military surplus guns, I want them dings, scratches, and dents to be of my making. I sent the 870 out to Mac's Shootin' Irons in Tucson, AZ for Gun Kote over parkerizing. The results were fantastic. I added a Hogue 12" LOP stock, a 1 shot extension, a tritium front sight, side saddle, and have a picatinny rail enroute for the forearm so I can mount a light. Between Speer LEO 8 pellet ammo and Hornady TAP, I'm getting very nice patterns. I think I've created a solid HD shotgun. Before After Wilson 1 shot extension Tritium night sight shows up very clear in natural light as well The grey Gun Kote looks nice __________________ Jeff The reason we're all here is that we're not all there.

May 12, 2005, 09:08 PM	#2
Wraith Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2004 Location: The Free State Posts: 498	Wow. Beautiful. Congrats! __________________ June 23, 2003 GRATZ et al. v. BOLLINGER et al. The day America died. Never Forget 9/11. Cold dead hands...

May 12, 2005, 09:33 PM	#3
9mmMike Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Location: SE PA Posts: 1,049	Sweet! Reminds me of my own trade-in / trainer. I sent mine to AZ as well but to ARS for coating and some trigger attention. I am the same way. All scratches & dents must be mine or at least have a story that I know unless it's an heirloom, of which I have none, or a relic. Good job on that 870! 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 12, 2005, 09:37 PM	#4
GunsnRovers Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2002 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 781	I saw no need to work on the trigger. Old Wingmasters are slick. Not going to worry about that 3" stuff. Who needs it. I remember the pics of your ARS gun. Nice. Mark worked on my HP a few years back. Nice guy. I visited his shop when he was still in Phoenix. __________________ Jeff The reason we're all here is that we're not all there.

May 13, 2005, 02:37 PM	#6
GunsnRovers Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2002 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 781	http://www.spectergear.com/cqb_sling.htm __________________ Jeff The reason we're all here is that we're not all there.

May 13, 2005, 01:04 PM	#5
W Turner Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 130	What kind of sling is that? W

May 13, 2005, 07:31 PM	#7
jonathon Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2005 Location: Washougal, Washington. YEHAW! Posts: 1,872	Very nice. __________________ Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good More CZ M52 info than you can shake a stick at!