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    new 870 shotty

    picked up a Remington 870 26" 12 gauge from dicks tonight on sale for $260 which i didn't think was a bad price for a brand new gun... anway, i wanted this for home protection and a little fun shooting when i get the chance... i would like to have a shorter barrel for home defense and wonder if an 18" would be good?

    what exactly to i need (i have read some stuff about some version of the 870 express barrel will not fit?) how much and where should i get it? not many gun shops around me that i know of and i'm a bit new at this.... i plan to read up around the web but enjoy your thoughts also!

    thanks.
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    can you post a link of the gun you have?

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    http://www.remington.com/products/fi...0-express.aspx


    oh, i'd also like a larger magazine if possible....
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    18.5" is the norm. 18" is minimum. But measuring devices slightly vary. And you don't want it to measure 18" on your tape, but have it be 17 31/32nds on the ATF's tape.

    Extended magazine tubes are readily available on the net.

    Keep your 26" barrel. Unless its an ugly, rust pitted, half blued thing. My gun shop has an umbrella basket full of shotty barrels. Find a cheap one to cut.

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    what is a trustworthy place to buy from on the net with all sorts of the parts i'm after??

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    Quote Originally Posted by krese View Post
    what is a trustworthy place to buy from on the net with all sorts of the parts i'm after??
    www.budsgunshop.com is a good place BUT i dont know if there going to have the parts your looking for

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    I bought an extra one for my Mossberg here: http://www.tjgeneralstore.com/barrels.htm
    I see 870s at Dicks with 18'-20' barrels and mag extensions already on them, I would have just bought one of those.

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    Quote Originally Posted by INMY01TA View Post
    I bought an extra one for my Mossberg here: http://www.tjgeneralstore.com/barrels.htm
    I see 870s at Dicks with 18'-20' barrels and mag extensions already on them, I would have just bought one of those.

    i have been looking at a few of the local dicks but i NEVER see anything less than 26"


    i just ordered a tacstar side saddle, houge pistol grip and forend. i will see how it feels with the pistol grip and maybe i won't care too much about the shorter barrel.

    thanks all

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    well, i just got the parts, put them on the gun and she is still too long for my taste... going to have to go with a shorter barrel.

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    i found all the parts i wanted and spent less than i would had i bought the tactical. the only thing i want now is a sling... she works great! anyway, here she is:


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