Remington 870 Wingmaster 12ga
Remington 870 Wingmaster 12ga
Hi, I am looking to replace the Stock and Forend on my 870 and need some first hand accounts on what are good models. I am looking to replace the traditional stock and forend with an adjustable stock with a pistol grip and a forend with rails for a flashlight or whatever. Basically want the option for greater versatility. I ask because a number of brands have some serious cons to their pros and not a great deal of detail or even specific examples. Any information would be great. Oh and I am looking for something that is durable and not too far north of $100.00 if possible, willing to pay for quality but lower price doesn't hurt.
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Re: Remington 870 Wingmaster 12ga
It would help to know why you want an adjustable stock, and what you want to install on your fore-end.
Re: Remington 870 Wingmaster 12ga
I am
1. Looking to get my shotgun to be a bit more versatile, easily switching from home defense to varmint and duck hunting.
2. Wanting to make it adjustable so as to fit my wife, my sister and I comfortably without having to change the stock each time.
That is about it. The fore-end isn't such a big deal though I would like it to match the stock as to not feel awkward. If I was to mount something it would be a flashlight like I said.
1. Looking to get my shotgun to be a bit more versatile, easily switching from home defense to varmint and duck hunting.
2. Wanting to make it adjustable so as to fit my wife, my sister and I comfortably without having to change the stock each time.
That is about it. The fore-end isn't such a big deal though I would like it to match the stock as to not feel awkward. If I was to mount something it would be a flashlight like I said.
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Re: Remington 870 Wingmaster 12ga
One possible option if you're going to keep using this gun for hunting is the Akita stock from ATI. This has the handling and ergonomic benefits of a traditional semi-grip sporting stock, but with an adjustable length of pull and adjustable monte carlo cheekpiece.
If you want an actual pistol-grip stock, there are a lot of options on the market, from complete packages to buffer tube setups that let you install whatever AR stock you prefer. I'm not really a fan of these types of tocks on a shotgun, but if I was going to choose one, the line from the Mako Group would be a strong contender. I've heard good things about these stocks, and I like how they're based on a modular system that can be configured to combine features like adjustable LoP, side-folding, and recoil-reduction, with various add-ons available like rails, adjustable cheekpieces, and sling mounts.
For the fore-end, there are again a lot of options. One really popular one is the Magpul MOE fore-end. These are nice because they use separate, detachable rails instead of integral ones. You can get the bare-bones fore-end now, and then add rails later if, when, and where they're needed.
However, I'd just stick with your current fore-end if you don't have anything to mount on it right now. Simple is usually better with a defensive shotgun, and if your current fore-end is a longer sporting-style one, it may actually be better for your needs than a "tactical" fore-end. A long fore-end will let a smaller-framed shooter hold it further back, while a shorter, "tactical" fore-end might be an uncomfortable reach. If the color is a big deal to you, just hit it with some paint, or find a black polymer version online for cheap.
If you want an actual pistol-grip stock, there are a lot of options on the market, from complete packages to buffer tube setups that let you install whatever AR stock you prefer. I'm not really a fan of these types of tocks on a shotgun, but if I was going to choose one, the line from the Mako Group would be a strong contender. I've heard good things about these stocks, and I like how they're based on a modular system that can be configured to combine features like adjustable LoP, side-folding, and recoil-reduction, with various add-ons available like rails, adjustable cheekpieces, and sling mounts.
For the fore-end, there are again a lot of options. One really popular one is the Magpul MOE fore-end. These are nice because they use separate, detachable rails instead of integral ones. You can get the bare-bones fore-end now, and then add rails later if, when, and where they're needed.
However, I'd just stick with your current fore-end if you don't have anything to mount on it right now. Simple is usually better with a defensive shotgun, and if your current fore-end is a longer sporting-style one, it may actually be better for your needs than a "tactical" fore-end. A long fore-end will let a smaller-framed shooter hold it further back, while a shorter, "tactical" fore-end might be an uncomfortable reach. If the color is a big deal to you, just hit it with some paint, or find a black polymer version online for cheap.