Rem 870 12 v. 20 safety question..

Al Thompson · August 18, 2002, 08:34 PM

Just had the thought - is the safety on a 20 ga 870 different than a 12 ga safety? I do intend to get a 870 youth model and the thought just struck me that there may be a difference. If so, I need to hunt one up for a planned purchase..

TIA!

Preacherman · August 18, 2002, 09:55 PM

Hi, Gizmo. No, the safeties are the same - I've owned and used both shotguns. The Youth model is a great little number, and I still regret the day I introduced a young lady to it - it's now in her collection! So much for chivalry...

Erick Gelhaus · August 18, 2002, 11:38 PM

The safeties work identically, but iirc, the entire trigger groups are of differing sizes. Naturally, this WAS NOT covered in the Armorer class. So, I have no idea.

Dave McC · August 19, 2002, 07:49 AM

Going on what's here, the safeties are identical in operation, and probably the same parts are used.

The TGs are different,of course,since the frames are.

IMO, a 20 gauge YE would make an outstanding HD tool.I'd probably want to add a 2 shot extension and a few oz of weight in the stock to heavy it up a trifle, but otherwise it's good as is.

I may have a line on some "Practical" facilities fairly close by.If I do,I may just run a COF or two with my HD 870 and the YE,to compare/contrast.

August 18, 2002, 08:34 PM	#1
Al Thompson Staff Alumnus Join Date: May 2, 1999 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,574	Rem 870 12 v. 20 safety question.. Just had the thought - is the safety on a 20 ga 870 different than a 12 ga safety? I do intend to get a 870 youth model and the thought just struck me that there may be a difference. If so, I need to hunt one up for a planned purchase.. TIA! __________________ http://www.scfirearms.org/

August 18, 2002, 09:55 PM	#2
Preacherman Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2002 Posts: 791	Hi, Gizmo. No, the safeties are the same - I've owned and used both shotguns. The Youth model is a great little number, and I still regret the day I introduced a young lady to it - it's now in her collection! So much for chivalry...

August 18, 2002, 11:38 PM	#3
Erick Gelhaus Staff Emeritus Join Date: October 28, 1998 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,750	The safeties work identically, but iirc, the entire trigger groups are of differing sizes. Naturally, this WAS NOT covered in the Armorer class. So, I have no idea.

August 19, 2002, 07:49 AM	#4
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 14, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,831	Going on what's here, the safeties are identical in operation, and probably the same parts are used. The TGs are different,of course,since the frames are. IMO, a 20 gauge YE would make an outstanding HD tool.I'd probably want to add a 2 shot extension and a few oz of weight in the stock to heavy it up a trifle, but otherwise it's good as is. I may have a line on some "Practical" facilities fairly close by.If I do,I may just run a COF or two with my HD 870 and the YE,to compare/contrast.