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Many 870 owners wish to change the stock on their shotgun to better fit them, the application, or just their idea of "cool". 870 stocks are not usually very complicated (though aftermarket offerings can get rather elaborate), and basic instructions are easy to find, but there are a lot of little lesser-known details that I often see causing confusion and problems, as well as a number of extra steps and tricks that aren't repeated much outside the circles of gunsmiths and armorers, but are worth knowing about.
This video covers the removal and installation of 870 stocks & grips in detail, and attempts to answer a number of commonly-asked questions about the process. It will also explain tools, the purpose of the stock bearing plate and when it should & shouldn't be used, receiver sizes & stock interchangeability, and stock fastener lengths. It will not cover the fore-end; a separate in-depth video on that is planned, but I need to do more research on the subject first.
I recommend watching this video with the annotations turned on. I'll be adding various notes to provide further details, as well as links to other related videos when relevant.