Some help with my Model 870!!

[BillC]

I'm new here. I recently purchased a Remington Model 870 Express Magnum (12 gauge) and I'm wondering what accessories I can add to it. I bought a rifle barrel for it, just for fun.

I have other guns I shoot with, I thought it sounded like an intruiging gun that I can have fun with. Can I do things like put a Pistol Grip on the back and the pump? A folding stock? Is the gun I purchased capable of converting like that? I havn't found much info on the internet.

Can anyone help!?!

[ddorrough]

If you Google - Remington 870 stock - you should get several hits. Here is one that may have what you are looking for.

http://www.atigunstocks.com/product-rem870.html

Hope this helps.

[BillC]

[quote="ddorrough"]If you Google - Remington 870 stock - you should get several hits. Here is one that may have what you are looking for.

http://www.atigunstocks.com/product-rem870.html

Hope this helps.[/quote]

Yes it does help, thank you. I did notice that all those guns sat "870 Magnum" on the side. My gun says "Express Magnum". Does that make a difference?? I don't want to spend $70 on a stock that doesn't work. Thanks!

[ddorrough]

It's my understanding that the stocks and forends will interchange with all 870 models. I've researched purchasing one for my 1951 20 gauge and haven't seen anything that tells me there's a difference among the 870 models. Remington sells synthetic non-folding stocks and forends. I’ve not seen a difference in the 870 part numbers for their stocks, whereas with other models, such as the Model 700 rifle, there is a difference. Some of the stocks will require minor modifications, but it appears to be only minor filing and nothing that would require a gunsmith. Keep in mind that I’m no expert; I can only relay what I’ve seen and hope it helps. My advice would be to find a stock that you like then contact the manufacturer. They should be able to better advise you as to what their product will and will not fit. A phone call is cheaper than return shipping.

Also keep in mind that some of the spare ammo carriers will interfere with the forend operation.

I hope this helps.

[ddorrough]

One point of clarification, when I said all 870 models, I should have specified all 12 gauge models. There are differences in the sizes between the gauges. Don’t expect a .410 or 28 gauge forend to fit the 12 gauge.

Again, I hope this helps.