The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - OK, for those who keep an 870 "Cruiser Ready"

Dave McC · March 1, 2000, 10:00 PM

My HD 870 dates from before Pop bought it around 1956. It's been stored cocked most of the time since. Spring fatigue doesn't seem to be a problem.

Slide release,rack, safety off, fire.
I'd never advocate pulling the trigger just to unlock the action.

March 1, 2000, 10:00 PM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	My HD 870 dates from before Pop bought it around 1956. It's been stored cocked most of the time since. Spring fatigue doesn't seem to be a problem. Slide release,rack, safety off, fire. I'd never advocate pulling the trigger just to unlock the action.