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jmr40 · April 17, 2018, 09:27 PM

I'd stick to a factory Remington barrel. Any more it is not really cost effective to buy additional barrels. For just a few dollars more you can buy a 2nd gun.

You could always look for a cheap beater in a pawn shop and cut the barrel down. It ain't rocket science and I've done several with very good results. If it has a vent rib you cut on the rib post. You have the option of cutting at 21" or 19". I cut at 21" in case I mess up. If I do I have one more cut and still be legal. I ended up liking 21" better anyway. Then I added a fiber optic sight that clamps to the rib.

I've used these before with excellent results with both slugs and buckshot.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/31...nd-green-front

Would be a lot cheaper than buying another barrel.

April 17, 2018, 09:27 PM	#3
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,976	I'd stick to a factory Remington barrel. Any more it is not really cost effective to buy additional barrels. For just a few dollars more you can buy a 2nd gun. You could always look for a cheap beater in a pawn shop and cut the barrel down. It ain't rocket science and I've done several with very good results. If it has a vent rib you cut on the rib post. You have the option of cutting at 21" or 19". I cut at 21" in case I mess up. If I do I have one more cut and still be legal. I ended up liking 21" better anyway. Then I added a fiber optic sight that clamps to the rib. I've used these before with excellent results with both slugs and buckshot. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/31...nd-green-front Would be a lot cheaper than buying another barrel. __________________ "If you're still doing things the same way you were doing them 10 years ago, you're doing it wrong" Winston Churchill