Home Defense Shotgun on a Budget - Page 3

Thanis · June 24th, 2009, 12:57 AM

Nice job. Amazing price. As long as it is reliable, I'd say you beat the curve.

Brady · June 24th, 2009, 11:03 PM

Thanks ya'll,
I have another one that is pre-'68 (no serial #) with only one slide bar and I'm debating on what to do with it now.

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Originally Posted by 03ramit1

i dont know that i would want a modifyed gun in a SD situation. your just asking for the laywer on the other side to call you...

It's my house. If BG comes thru my locked doors/windows in the dark (or daylight for that matter) and stays to enjoy the blaring alarm that the neighbors can hear over a block away... then he deserves what ever he gets.

Besides, South Carolina is very 'Castle Doctrine' friendly!

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Originally Posted by BradyM77

I saw the pic, you're right, it's ugly. But then I saw your price break-down...that's beautiful! Awesome job on the shrewd buys!

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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Originally Posted by Flybynight

Won't those three shells on the stock be where your chin or cheek is when fire it?

My concern was that they would obstruct or hamper my vision when at cheek level, but they are not much bother at all.

Monkeytown · June 29th, 2009, 02:39 PM

Brady, I have a Remington 870 with a 28" barrel and have thought about cutting it down to 18.5". Can you explain how you cut it? Is it as easy as taking a hacksaw to it? Did you do any cold blueing or anything?

Thanks
MT

BikerRN · June 29th, 2009, 03:10 PM

Your thriftiness is an inspiration.

Biker

Brady · June 29th, 2009, 03:13 PM

It's just an old beater with a fancy looking stock kit. So I wasn't real concerned with asthetics. I just took a hacksaw to it nice and slow with no distractions around me. It's not perfectly straight but I didn't care about being perfect. To me it was surprisingly easy to cut. I used some medium grit sand paper on one finger to clean out the burs on the end of the barrel. I didn't bother blueing the end as the whole gun could use a new finish. I've been contemplating painting it with DuraCoat. But that's in the future for now.

I knew it to be a 28 inch barrel so I just measured backward from the muzzle 9.5 inches then moved just beyond that to be sure, marked it with a sharpie and went to town. Turns out it is actually almost 18.75 inches and that is OK with me. Leaves a little extra if I wanted to try to even it up with a dremil and stone.

Monkeytown · June 29th, 2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brady

It's just an old beater with a fancy looking stock kit. So I wasn't real concerned with asthetics. I just took a hacksaw to it nice and slow with no distractions around me. It's not perfectly straight but I didn't care about being perfect. To me it was surprisingly easy to cut. I used some medium grit sand paper on one finger to clean out the burs on the end of the barrel. I didn't bother blueing the end as the whole gun could use a new finish. I've been contemplating painting it with DuraCoat. But that's in the future for now.

I knew it to be a 28 inch barrel so I just measured backward from the muzzle 9.5 inches then moved just beyond that to be sure, marked it with a sharpie and went to town. Turns out it is actually almost 18.75 inches and that is OK with me. Leaves a little extra if I wanted to try to even it up with a dremil and stone.

Thanks!! I think I saw a thread here where a guy painted his shotty with caliper paint and it looked pretty cool and should be pretty durable. Check it out, it might be a little cheaper than duracoat. I wonder if the barrel could be cut with a pipe cutter, that way it would be straight? Anyone know?

MT

03ramit1 · June 29th, 2009, 07:09 PM

a pipe cutter might work as long as there is not a rib running allong the the top. allthough you might have to be careful at a pipe cutter might slightly crush the edge a little. so you might want to check it with a micrometer

Brady · June 29th, 2009, 08:07 PM

For folks who didn't already know, if you have been watching a unknown brand-name of shotgun or rifle locally or if you would like to try searching the net for yourself a house-brand gun, here are 2 good cross reference information sources for 'who made what'. Every once in a while you will find a good deal on gunbroker.com and it helps to know what you are looking at. Happy hunting.

Store Brand to Manufacturer Cross Reference | Numrich Gun Parts Corp. | e-GunParts.com

Hoosier Gun Works : Online Catalog : Firearms Cross Reference

shooterX · June 30th, 2009, 01:06 PM

That looks like it'll get the job done.

hogdaddy · June 30th, 2009, 02:38 PM

+1 On a Great job

June 24th, 2009, 12:57 AM	#21
Thanis Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MI Posts: 1,704	Nice job. Amazing price. As long as it is reliable, I'd say you beat the curve. __________________ NRA Member S&W 642 (no-lock) with .38 Spl +P 135 GR Gold GDHP Glock G31 & G33 with .357 Sig 125 GR. SXT Winchester Ranger

June 29th, 2009, 02:39 PM	#23
Monkeytown Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 178	Brady, I have a Remington 870 with a 28" barrel and have thought about cutting it down to 18.5". Can you explain how you cut it? Is it as easy as taking a hacksaw to it? Did you do any cold blueing or anything? Thanks MT __________________ "Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both." Benjamin Franklin Steps in the stripping of State's Rights/Sovereignty 1. War of Northern Agression 2. Coersion to ratify the 14th Amendment 3. Ratified 17th Amendment

June 29th, 2009, 03:10 PM	#24
BikerRN VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: State of Discombobulation Posts: 3,768	Your thriftiness is an inspiration. Biker __________________ If I knew I was going to get in to a gunfight I most ceratinly wouln't bring a handgun or two, and I don't know any smart person that does.

June 29th, 2009, 03:13 PM	#25
Brady Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 112	It's just an old beater with a fancy looking stock kit. So I wasn't real concerned with asthetics. I just took a hacksaw to it nice and slow with no distractions around me. It's not perfectly straight but I didn't care about being perfect. To me it was surprisingly easy to cut. I used some medium grit sand paper on one finger to clean out the burs on the end of the barrel. I didn't bother blueing the end as the whole gun could use a new finish. I've been contemplating painting it with DuraCoat. But that's in the future for now. I knew it to be a 28 inch barrel so I just measured backward from the muzzle 9.5 inches then moved just beyond that to be sure, marked it with a sharpie and went to town. Turns out it is actually almost 18.75 inches and that is OK with me. Leaves a little extra if I wanted to try to even it up with a dremil and stone. __________________ ...he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. Luke 22:36 USN; NRA; GOA - http://gunowners.org; GRGR-SC - http://www.scfirearms.org

June 29th, 2009, 08:07 PM	#28
Brady Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 112	For folks who didn't already know, if you have been watching a unknown brand-name of shotgun or rifle locally or if you would like to try searching the net for yourself a house-brand gun, here are 2 good cross reference information sources for 'who made what'. Every once in a while you will find a good deal on gunbroker.com and it helps to know what you are looking at. Happy hunting. Store Brand to Manufacturer Cross Reference \| Numrich Gun Parts Corp. \| e-GunParts.com Hoosier Gun Works : Online Catalog : Firearms Cross Reference __________________ ...he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. Luke 22:36 USN; NRA; GOA - http://gunowners.org; GRGR-SC - http://www.scfirearms.org

June 29th, 2009, 07:09 PM	#27
03ramit1 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mesa Az Posts: 47	a pipe cutter might work as long as there is not a rib running allong the the top. allthough you might have to be careful at a pipe cutter might slightly crush the edge a little. so you might want to check it with a micrometer

June 30th, 2009, 01:06 PM	#29
shooterX Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,560	That looks like it'll get the job done.

June 30th, 2009, 02:38 PM	#30
hogdaddy Distinguished Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N/E Florida Posts: 1,218	+1 On a Great job __________________ WE SAY GRACE & WE SAY MAM IF YA AINT IN THE SOUTH WE DON'T GIVE A DAM / WE CAN SKIN A BUCK & RUN A TROUTE LINE & A COUNTRY BOY CAN (SURVIVE)>>HANK JR.

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