Hello all,
Glad to be in the forum, I'm currently building the parts collection to convert my 870 Express Magnum to an HD/bugout gun. I think I've settled on these:
18.5" barrel w/ tactical rem choke
Remington 3 shot extension
Mesa Tactical Urbino stock w/ cheek riser
Mesa Tactical Saddlerail (6 shell LS carrier with 5" top mount picatinny)
Mesa Tactical Sureshell 6 shell RS carrier for Urbino stock
Magpul SGA forend
Ultimate Arms Tri-Rail
Either a Monstrum flashlight mount and a Streamlight Pro-Tac HL in it or a TLR-1s with a pressure switch
Possibly a LaserLyte CM-15 at some point as well and a red dot before getting it.
Internally will be:
Heavy Police Sear Spring
Carrier Dog follower spring
non-mim extractor
I'll probably replace the trigger group at some point as well, I know there's some disagreement about whether the police group is more durable or about the same.
These are all what I've found/liked so far. I'd love suggestions and since this is a forum I'll say criticism too because I'm sure I'll get plenty. I'm not looking to be tacti-cool, I'd just like a reliable gun that I trust every part I've put on it.
Thanks and glad to be here!
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Re: Hello from Lubbock
Welcome to the forum.
If you're going for function over "tacti-cool", I'd suggest a 20" fixed-choke barrel instead of the 18.5" barrel and breacher choke. It'll be tougher, easier to maintain, and likely cheaper as well. Plus, if you go for a fixed Modified or IC choke, you should get better groups than with the straight cylinder breacher choke. I could suggest some specific barrels if you're interested.
I'm not sure an optic will let you do anything you couldn't with basic iron sights - even a simple front bead is good out to 80+ yards if you know what you're doing. But that depends on exactly what you plan on using this shotgun for.
If you hate polymer and have the money to spare, the old-style aluminum trigger plates won't let you down. But if you just want a good working gun, you'll probably be better off with the polymer.
If you're going for function over "tacti-cool", I'd suggest a 20" fixed-choke barrel instead of the 18.5" barrel and breacher choke. It'll be tougher, easier to maintain, and likely cheaper as well. Plus, if you go for a fixed Modified or IC choke, you should get better groups than with the straight cylinder breacher choke. I could suggest some specific barrels if you're interested.
I'm not sure an optic will let you do anything you couldn't with basic iron sights - even a simple front bead is good out to 80+ yards if you know what you're doing. But that depends on exactly what you plan on using this shotgun for.
Actually, the question is really more about whether the Police trigger plates are as durable as, or less durable than the newer polymer ones. The old-style trigger plates are compressed powdered aluminum, not machined aluminum or steel, and modern polymers have proven to be far tougher than powdered aluminum in other guns like the Ruger 10/22. The polymer also shows less wear, unlike the aluminum which is bright silver under the paint.KeithBPatrick wrote:I'll probably replace the trigger group at some point as well, I know there's some disagreement about whether the police group is more durable or about the same.
If you hate polymer and have the money to spare, the old-style aluminum trigger plates won't let you down. But if you just want a good working gun, you'll probably be better off with the polymer.