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Sulaco · August 29, 2012, 12:06 PM

I just picked up an 870 which needs some TLC. I paid $150 for it so I don't mind spending a little to get it right.

The first issue is the magazine retainer. It's the newer plastic style. I prefer the older metal retainer. If I flatten out the dimples in the tube, can I run the older style without any problem? I noticed the barrel doesn't have the catches for the metal ball detent style cap the old ones used (this one doesn't have the ball detent in the cap). I did some searching but can't see what or if there's a solution to this?

Also, the vent. rib has a nice dent in one section. Is the steel soft enough to work it back out or should I just leave it as-is?

Thanks!

August 29, 2012, 12:06 PM	#1
Sulaco Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2001 Posts: 138	Couple of 870 Questions I just picked up an 870 which needs some TLC. I paid $150 for it so I don't mind spending a little to get it right. The first issue is the magazine retainer. It's the newer plastic style. I prefer the older metal retainer. If I flatten out the dimples in the tube, can I run the older style without any problem? I noticed the barrel doesn't have the catches for the metal ball detent style cap the old ones used (this one doesn't have the ball detent in the cap). I did some searching but can't see what or if there's a solution to this? Also, the vent. rib has a nice dent in one section. Is the steel soft enough to work it back out or should I just leave it as-is? Thanks!