Barrel missing detent??

[Keith Merrell]

Just bought a Remington 870 barrel. It seems to be missing the detent. When I tighten the cap it doesn’t click down with some resistance but it goes right on and loosens really easily? Anything I can do? Thanks guys.

[Banshee]

Is it drilled for a detent or is it an Express barrel?

[Keith Merrell]

It is drilled for a detent and has a hole in the barrel ring

[Keith Merrell]

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[Banshee]

There a couple of things you can do

You can order the detent and spring from Brownells. Very easy to install the spring and detent.

detent
‪https://www.brownells.com/shotgun-parts ... 10225.aspx

spring
‪https://www.brownells.com/shotgun-parts ... 26589.aspx

staking tool
‪https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tool ... 25277.aspx

I would go with the correct parts above, but you can also order one of these wave washers which does work rather well.

http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Extension-T ... SGET-WAVE/

[Keith Merrell]

Thanks for showing me that. I ordered that spring and detent from midway USA
. It says it works on an 870. I will purchase the staker. Thanks!!!

[Banshee]

When you use tge staking tool make sure you have it turned correctly. Turn the v notch toward the the hole that fits around the magazine tube.