What do you like on your scatter gun? - Page 2

Bruces45 · February 16th, 2006, 09:05 PM

IMHO this is the perfect defence shottie, but I am sorta partial to the Ithicas

P95Carry · February 16th, 2006, 09:08 PM

That'll do just fine Bruce!!

I was trying to remember - is it CA that won't allow the SPAS? I shot one of those way back - what it lacked in finesse was made up for by looking real evil

rocky · February 16th, 2006, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ride4TheBrand

I've got a basic, 40+ year old Rem. 870 that I chopped down to a 20" barrel. Beyond that one minute "improvement", I don't see a need to change anything else.

Additional add-ons (to me) are just examples of good money being spent to accomplish the same thing that a stock weapon provides.

I have to disagree. A folding stock shotgun is way more handy in confined spaces Also some add ons improve the intended use. Spare ammo handy as well as a mounted light help depending on the task on hand.
finally, and extended mag tube gives you more ammo without reloading.

BigEd63 · February 16th, 2006, 10:02 PM

Well I like either 870s or 1100s' with a mag extension with a anti-jam follower as I'm one of those big apes that could probably crunch up a 12ga round when my adrenilene is pumping.
I also don't like my barrels any longer than 21" on any shotgun with 18" preffered.
I do like slug sights for a home defense gun as I don't count on the pattern to open too much at inside ranges.
Plus I'm more of a rifleman than a shotgunner though I can point shoot pretty good with a long gun.
But out of habit I still look for the sights and I don't want to spend any fractions of a second looking for something that's not there if you know what I mean.

QKShooter · February 16th, 2006, 10:33 PM

My Ithaca 37 with the DS POLICE Riot Barrel & adjustable sights.
It's "BOX STOCK" other than that barrel.
I am SERIOUSLY thinking about buying the CHOTE stock for it.

P95Carry · February 16th, 2006, 10:36 PM

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I am SERIOUSLY thinking about buying the CHOTE stock for it.

Choate ain't it QK?

Anyways - not sure if my bad searching but - anyone else find Choate hard to find, whereas I see ATI stuff everywhere.

I forgot to mention my one other main addition - which is a mag extension.

I also have Turkey sights on my 870 Mag - and like the sight picture.

QKShooter · February 16th, 2006, 10:59 PM

Sure is Choate..........I should be sleeping right now...You know I'm beat.

It's Choate Machine & Tool...
Click Here For The Link
The links to ALL their products are at the bottom of the (above) linked page.

Here is what I want:

P95Carry · February 16th, 2006, 11:08 PM

Thx QK - appreciate that.

falcon1 · February 16th, 2006, 11:45 PM

I can't claim this is the best, but mine has a six-shell side saddle, a smaller forearm (to work with the side saddle), and an extended shotshell tube (six in the tube, one in the chamber); otherwise, it is a stock (e.g., a full-stock) Remington 870 Express HD 12-guage magnum.

'75scout · February 17th, 2006, 12:46 AM

I have 1979 870 Wingmaster I bought about 5 months ago. It came blued, rifle sights, extended mag, 18.5 in barrel, wood stocks. I bought it for $285 and it is of way better quality than any new 870. I bought it with the intention of making it into my HD shotty.

I added a Knoxx Compstock and an included Hogue forearm. Its a standard style stock that does a great job of absorbing recoil, much faster follow-up shots. Also added a Mesa Tactical 4 shot shell holder. Very high quality piece of equipment and the best customer service. I am in the process of getting it coated in OD green. My only other mod would be a Surefire forearm.

www.knoxx.com www.mesatactical.com www.surefire.com

February 16th, 2006, 09:08 PM	#12
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,366	That'll do just fine Bruce!! I was trying to remember - is it CA that won't allow the SPAS? I shot one of those way back - what it lacked in finesse was made up for by looking real evil __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

February 16th, 2006, 10:33 PM	#15
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 19,997	I only have one Home Defensive Shotty these days My Ithaca 37 with the DS POLICE Riot Barrel & adjustable sights. It's "BOX STOCK" other than that barrel. I am SERIOUSLY thinking about buying the CHOTE stock for it.

February 16th, 2006, 10:59 PM	#17
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 19,997	Choate ~ Good Catch Chris Sure is Choate..........I should be sleeping right now...You know I'm beat. It's Choate Machine & Tool... Click Here For The Link The links to ALL their products are at the bottom of the (above) linked page. Here is what I want:

February 16th, 2006, 11:08 PM	#18
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,366	Thx QK - appreciate that. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

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February 16th, 2006, 09:05 PM	#11
Bruces45 Administrative Ban Join Date: May 2005 Location: Warrensburg, NY Posts: 1,550	IMHO this is the perfect defence shottie, but I am sorta partial to the Ithicas

February 16th, 2006, 10:02 PM	#14
BigEd63 Ex Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 318	Well I like either 870s or 1100s' with a mag extension with a anti-jam follower as I'm one of those big apes that could probably crunch up a 12ga round when my adrenilene is pumping. I also don't like my barrels any longer than 21" on any shotgun with 18" preffered. I do like slug sights for a home defense gun as I don't count on the pattern to open too much at inside ranges. Plus I'm more of a rifleman than a shotgunner though I can point shoot pretty good with a long gun. But out of habit I still look for the sights and I don't want to spend any fractions of a second looking for something that's not there if you know what I mean.

February 16th, 2006, 11:45 PM	#19
falcon1 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 4,482	I can't claim this is the best, but mine has a six-shell side saddle, a smaller forearm (to work with the side saddle), and an extended shotshell tube (six in the tube, one in the chamber); otherwise, it is a stock (e.g., a full-stock) Remington 870 Express HD 12-guage magnum.

February 17th, 2006, 12:46 AM	#20
'75scout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,165	I have 1979 870 Wingmaster I bought about 5 months ago. It came blued, rifle sights, extended mag, 18.5 in barrel, wood stocks. I bought it for $285 and it is of way better quality than any new 870. I bought it with the intention of making it into my HD shotty. I added a Knoxx Compstock and an included Hogue forearm. Its a standard style stock that does a great job of absorbing recoil, much faster follow-up shots. Also added a Mesa Tactical 4 shot shell holder. Very high quality piece of equipment and the best customer service. I am in the process of getting it coated in OD green. My only other mod would be a Surefire forearm. www.knoxx.com www.mesatactical.com www.surefire.com