Shotgun newbie from Chicago area

[MASSIVE]

That's the Blackhawk shotgun sling -- It's -- You know. It's a sling. But it's Blackhawk (and I can rarely complain about anything made by Blackhawk). This one needed to be shortened some, but otherwise, it holds shells nicely.

[Synchronizor]

Doesn't it add a lot of weight, though? 15 shells is easily 1 or 2 additional pounds swinging around under the gun.

[MASSIVE]

I don't keep it stocked up. But if they're needed for some reason, I have a place for 'em.

[MASSIVE]

I'd highly recommend Remington's SuperCell recoil pad for soaking up recoil. Best $20 I ever spent on my 870. Part #F301519 should drop right onto your stock, but it won't change your length of pull appreciably. Remington does make an adjustable LoP kit with 1/4" and 1/2" spacers that looks like it'll do what you're looking for, but I'd suggest doing a little homework to make sure they'll fit with your stock.

Did that. The SuperCell pad and so far 1/2" LOP added (with another 2 x 1/4" available). Definitely feels more like it "fits" than before... Yet to try it out, but feeling pretty good about it.

[Synchronizor]

Cool, glad to hear that that setup is working for you. Looking forward to hearing how it performs at the range.

[MASSIVE]

Geez - I can't believe I forgot to update --

PERFECT.

Absolutely WONDERFUL. A HUGE improvement in recoil with those 1600fps slugs. Added the 1/2" extension and stopped punching myself in the face. No bruising on my shoulder, no bloody nose.