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Jeff Thomas · September 4, 1999, 03:17 PM

DeadCalm, I know the 870 is a snap to change from a home defense shotgun to a hunting shotgun, and back again. As a matter of fact, this month's (9/99) NRA's American Guardian magazine has an article titled 'Personal Defense Shotguns are Versatile' by Michael Bussard on page 30. They illustrate the piece with examples of a Remington M870 HD, Mossberg M500 and Benelli M-3, and discuss all of the options.

Hans Vang recommends the factory Remington 18" barrels over the Mossberg replacement barrels for the 870, and I think those run a bit more than the $80 noted. Also consider a sidesaddle and / or butt cuff - Speedfeed stocks are interesting as well (hold 4 shells). If you want to go wild, check out a SureFire foreend - they come with a plug, so you can pull out the light attachment when you're hunting or using the gun for trap / skeet.

It would appear that any aftermarket option is always offered for the 870, and I would assume at lower cost (but I've never really checked that out).

Good luck. Regards from AZ

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September 4, 1999, 03:17 PM	#4
Jeff Thomas Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 1998 Location: Texas Posts: 4,753	DeadCalm, I know the 870 is a snap to change from a home defense shotgun to a hunting shotgun, and back again. As a matter of fact, this month's (9/99) NRA's American Guardian magazine has an article titled 'Personal Defense Shotguns are Versatile' by Michael Bussard on page 30. They illustrate the piece with examples of a Remington M870 HD, Mossberg M500 and Benelli M-3, and discuss all of the options. Hans Vang recommends the factory Remington 18" barrels over the Mossberg replacement barrels for the 870, and I think those run a bit more than the $80 noted. Also consider a sidesaddle and / or butt cuff - Speedfeed stocks are interesting as well (hold 4 shells). If you want to go wild, check out a SureFire foreend - they come with a plug, so you can pull out the light attachment when you're hunting or using the gun for trap / skeet. It would appear that any aftermarket option is always offered for the 870, and I would assume at lower cost (but I've never really checked that out). Good luck. Regards from AZ [This message has been edited by Jeff Thomas (edited September 04, 1999).]