Solid value Tactical Shot gun

Rothdel · November 7, 2016, 08:35 AM

So I screwed up and purchased a left handed 870 figuring I would buy an extra barrel and have a tactical shotgun at some point. Yep should have done some research and realized the left handed 870 requires a special barrel which they don't sell in an 18 inch variety.

So looking for an 18-18.5 inch tactical shotgun (does not have to be left handed) that will not break the bank. Would like to be under $300 if that is possible.

This gun will be more of a range toy than anything else although it might get pressed into home defense at my cabin if I'm going to be there for more than a couple of days with some woods exploring.

Chief Brody · November 7, 2016, 09:32 AM

You could shorten a left-hand barrel for a lot less than $300.

FITASC · November 7, 2016, 09:37 AM

Yep, buy a regular LH barrel and have it cut down to your desired 18.5" length

Rothdel · November 7, 2016, 09:47 AM

Any idea where I would do that?

I live in the middle of no where with no gun smiths local. I do not have the tools to do this.

Willie Lowman · November 7, 2016, 09:53 AM

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Any idea where I would do that?

Google will answer that in seconds.

There are lots of smiths out there that you can mail a barrel to.

Chief Brody · November 7, 2016, 11:54 AM

I've always heard good things about these guys:
http://www.roseactionsports.com/shop-services.html

FITASC · November 7, 2016, 12:17 PM

I sent you a PM

Old Bill Dibble · November 7, 2016, 01:55 PM

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...s_id/411549040

http://www.gunblast.com/Armscor-M5.htm

dreaming · November 7, 2016, 02:01 PM

What is a LH tactical shotgun is the question. This link talks more of a build than you may have in mind. http://www.aiptactical.com/Left_Hand_Tactical.php

But it may give you some ideas, such as getting a 20" LH barrel for the 870 you have.

I prefer an 870, since that is what I have but some like a Mossberg. I don't know if it is wise to mix the two ,shooting one tactical and another for other purposes. Before doing that I would consider selling the 870 and getting a Mossberg with a vent rib and a tactical barrel.

johnwilliamson062 · November 7, 2016, 02:12 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b43odFm0mrI
Larry Potterfield says you can do it!
Harry potter probably agrees with him(so says my auto correct).

Snyper · November 7, 2016, 06:14 PM

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Any idea where I would do that?

I live in the middle of no where with no gun smiths local. I do not have the tools to do this.

All you need is a hacksaw and a file along with some sandpaper

FITASC · November 7, 2016, 07:13 PM

And maybe a square, some bluing touch-up, and the ability to drill and tap to replace the front sight.

November 7, 2016, 08:35 AM	#1
Rothdel Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2015 Posts: 190	Solid value Tactical Shot gun So I screwed up and purchased a left handed 870 figuring I would buy an extra barrel and have a tactical shotgun at some point. Yep should have done some research and realized the left handed 870 requires a special barrel which they don't sell in an 18 inch variety. So looking for an 18-18.5 inch tactical shotgun (does not have to be left handed) that will not break the bank. Would like to be under $300 if that is possible. This gun will be more of a range toy than anything else although it might get pressed into home defense at my cabin if I'm going to be there for more than a couple of days with some woods exploring.

November 7, 2016, 09:37 AM	#3
FITASC Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2014 Posts: 6,446	Yep, buy a regular LH barrel and have it cut down to your desired 18.5" length __________________ "I believe that people have a right to decide their own destinies; people own themselves. I also believe that, in a democracy, government exists because (and only so long as) individual citizens give it a 'temporary license to exist'—in exchange for a promise that it will behave itself. In a democracy, you own the government—it doesn't own you."- Frank Zappa

November 7, 2016, 12:17 PM	#7
FITASC Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2014 Posts: 6,446	I sent you a PM __________________ "I believe that people have a right to decide their own destinies; people own themselves. I also believe that, in a democracy, government exists because (and only so long as) individual citizens give it a 'temporary license to exist'—in exchange for a promise that it will behave itself. In a democracy, you own the government—it doesn't own you."- Frank Zappa

November 7, 2016, 01:55 PM	#8
Old Bill Dibble Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2016 Posts: 802	https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...s_id/411549040 http://www.gunblast.com/Armscor-M5.htm __________________ "Tragedy has been and will always be with us. Somewhere right now, evil people are planning evil things. All of us will do everything meaningful, everything we can do to prevent it, but each horrible act can’t become an axe for opportunists to cleave the very Bill of Rights that binds us."

November 7, 2016, 07:13 PM	#12
FITASC Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2014 Posts: 6,446	And maybe a square, some bluing touch-up, and the ability to drill and tap to replace the front sight. __________________ "I believe that people have a right to decide their own destinies; people own themselves. I also believe that, in a democracy, government exists because (and only so long as) individual citizens give it a 'temporary license to exist'—in exchange for a promise that it will behave itself. In a democracy, you own the government—it doesn't own you."- Frank Zappa

November 7, 2016, 09:32 AM	#2
Chief Brody Member Join Date: October 12, 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 81	You could shorten a left-hand barrel for a lot less than $300.

November 7, 2016, 09:47 AM	#4
Rothdel Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2015 Posts: 190	Any idea where I would do that? I live in the middle of no where with no gun smiths local. I do not have the tools to do this.

November 7, 2016, 11:54 AM	#6
Chief Brody Member Join Date: October 12, 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 81	I've always heard good things about these guys: http://www.roseactionsports.com/shop-services.html

November 7, 2016, 02:01 PM	#9
dreaming Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2016 Posts: 186	What is a LH tactical shotgun is the question. This link talks more of a build than you may have in mind. http://www.aiptactical.com/Left_Hand_Tactical.php But it may give you some ideas, such as getting a 20" LH barrel for the 870 you have. I prefer an 870, since that is what I have but some like a Mossberg. I don't know if it is wise to mix the two ,shooting one tactical and another for other purposes. Before doing that I would consider selling the 870 and getting a Mossberg with a vent rib and a tactical barrel.

November 7, 2016, 02:12 PM	#10
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b43odFm0mrI Larry Potterfield says you can do it! Harry potter probably agrees with him(so says my auto correct).