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Few questions about TR-870 I recently acquired
6/25/2009 3:00:44 AM
I called monday and left a message on monday, but as of yet haven't received a return call.
I recieved a TR-870 in a trade and just had a few questions about it.
First, I was wondering if these originally came with an owner's Manual, and if so, would it be possible for me to get a replacement?
Second, the shotgun came with with I believe to be a WC CQB shotgun sling, but I have no instructions or any idea on how to install the sling, is there any literature available(on line or in print) on how to install it?
Finally, the gun is equipped with the surefire forend, however, it appears to have either loosened up over time, or is improperly installed as the forened appears loose/wobbly(it rotates on the axis of the magazine tube), none of my other shotguns with synthetic foreneds(870 express and mossberg 500) exhibit this behavior. So I assume there is either something wrong, or this is simply a characteristic of the surefire forend. If the former, are there any fixes for the issue?
If I have been unclear, please let me know and I'll try and explain further.
Thanks.
I recieved a TR-870 in a trade and just had a few questions about it.
First, I was wondering if these originally came with an owner's Manual, and if so, would it be possible for me to get a replacement?
Second, the shotgun came with with I believe to be a WC CQB shotgun sling, but I have no instructions or any idea on how to install the sling, is there any literature available(on line or in print) on how to install it?
Finally, the gun is equipped with the surefire forend, however, it appears to have either loosened up over time, or is improperly installed as the forened appears loose/wobbly(it rotates on the axis of the magazine tube), none of my other shotguns with synthetic foreneds(870 express and mossberg 500) exhibit this behavior. So I assume there is either something wrong, or this is simply a characteristic of the surefire forend. If the former, are there any fixes for the issue?
If I have been unclear, please let me know and I'll try and explain further.
Thanks.
6/25/2009 6:03:02 PM
Thanks for buying a Wilson. i am not a shotgun expert so I will have to direct you to call customer service. They should be able to help you.
6/26/2009 1:01:24 PM
Originally Posted By gbackus:
I called monday and left a message on monday, but as of yet haven't received a return call.
I recieved a TR-870 in a trade and just had a few questions about it.
First, I was wondering if these originally came with an owner's Manual, and if so, would it be possible for me to get a replacement?
Second, the shotgun came with with I believe to be a WC CQB shotgun sling, but I have no instructions or any idea on how to install the sling, is there any literature available(on line or in print) on how to install it?
Finally, the gun is equipped with the surefire forend, however, it appears to have either loosened up over time, or is improperly installed as the forened appears loose/wobbly(it rotates on the axis of the magazine tube), none of my other shotguns with synthetic foreneds(870 express and mossberg 500) exhibit this behavior. So I assume there is either something wrong, or this is simply a characteristic of the surefire forend. If the former, are there any fixes for the issue?
If I have been unclear, please let me know and I'll try and explain further.
Thanks.
I called monday and left a message on monday, but as of yet haven't received a return call.
I recieved a TR-870 in a trade and just had a few questions about it.
First, I was wondering if these originally came with an owner's Manual, and if so, would it be possible for me to get a replacement?
Second, the shotgun came with with I believe to be a WC CQB shotgun sling, but I have no instructions or any idea on how to install the sling, is there any literature available(on line or in print) on how to install it?
Finally, the gun is equipped with the surefire forend, however, it appears to have either loosened up over time, or is improperly installed as the forened appears loose/wobbly(it rotates on the axis of the magazine tube), none of my other shotguns with synthetic foreneds(870 express and mossberg 500) exhibit this behavior. So I assume there is either something wrong, or this is simply a characteristic of the surefire forend. If the former, are there any fixes for the issue?
If I have been unclear, please let me know and I'll try and explain further.
Thanks.
Just an update, I spoke with Matt this morning, he was very nice and answered all of my questions; He said they'll get the literature I need out with my order(ordering a tactical response case and burnsed sling loop).
As far as the surefire, I guess it's pretty common for the surefire to loosen the nut on the forened tube. About 5 minutes of disassembly and tightening the nut up removed all play and it's tight as a rock now.
On another note, I was talking to Matt about how I originally wanted an 870P because of all the extra work that's put into it(deburring the chamer, heavier sear spring, etc.) but I couldn't pass up the deal for the TR-870, so I was wondering if Wilson does the same kind of work because other than the bolt-on goodies, I couldn't find any information about them. He answered "No," and I guess he could hear the disappointment in my voice, because he folloed up with, "Our work is better," and took the time to explain all the work that actually went into the Wilson
To say I'm happy with it is an understatement, can't wait to take it out to the range this weekend.
