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Posted: 11/23/2014 8:07:45 PM EDT
[#1]
Finally got a chance to take the old Wimgmaster apart, figured out I can't just flip the safety. Of course that would have been too easy! If only they had designed it with the detent in the middle instead of offset it would be easily switched back and forth, but I know ambi controls weren't a concern back then!
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Posted: 11/26/2014 1:52:58 PM EDT
[#2]
Bump for info
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Posted: 11/26/2014 2:10:36 PM EDT
[#3]
Push it the other way?
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Posted: 11/26/2014 2:37:48 PM EDT
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Not following you? Are you saying just keep using the right hand safety? I've done that for years with my 30" Wing master, it's very slow. With a Hawk 982 on the way that will be carried more than the 30" I wanted a faster left hand safety.
Of course eventually I want a 590A1 and a KSG, but in the meantime I'd like to make mine easier to use
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Posted: 11/27/2014 2:07:14 AM EDT
[#5]
I thought on the older 870 you could just flip it over. Newer ones I thought where different but I may have heard wrong.
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Posted: 11/27/2014 1:18:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I thought on the older 870 you could just flip it over. Newer ones I thought where different but I may have heard wrong. ETA: hope that makes sense it's very simple in person, not so much to describe
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Posted: 11/27/2014 9:38:14 PM EDT
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I tried to flip it, it won't work with mine for sure, the detent ball is offset to the right so when I flipped the safety around it only engaged on one position and wouldn't move because the ends of the safety were hitting the detent. ETA: hope that makes sense it's very simple in person, not so much to describe Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I thought on the older 870 you could just flip it over. Newer ones I thought where different but I may have heard wrong. ETA: hope that makes sense it's very simple in person, not so much to describe That detent ball hole can be plugged and a new hole drilled off center to the left so the original safety can be flipped around. A little work required but it is possible. |
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Posted: 11/27/2014 11:08:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That detent ball hole can be plugged and a new hole drilled off center to the left so the original safety can be flipped around. A little work required but it is possible. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I thought on the older 870 you could just flip it over. Newer ones I thought where different but I may have heard wrong. ETA: hope that makes sense it's very simple in person, not so much to describe That detent ball hole can be plugged and a new hole drilled off center to the left so the original safety can be flipped around. A little work required but it is possible. ETA: I was basically hoping I haven't found the good ones yet with lots of Google time but it's not looking that way
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Posted: 11/29/2014 5:49:23 PM EDT
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I use that Fortmann left-hand safety on my 870's and have not had any issues. Of course I'd prefer a metal one but I haven't been able to find one and this seems like the best/most readily available option right now.
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Posted: 11/29/2014 5:51:51 PM EDT
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I am left handed and haven't changed anything on my safety. It is real easy to just curl my finger around and push the safety off. I have gone forever using right hand guns, just adapt.
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Posted: 11/30/2014 3:13:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I am left handed and haven't changed anything on my safety. It is real easy to just curl my finger around and push the safety off. I have gone forever using right hand guns, just adapt. |
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Posted: 11/30/2014 3:14:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I use that Fortmann left-hand safety on my 870's and have not had any issues. Of course I'd prefer a metal one but I haven't been able to find one and this seems like the best/most readily available option right now. |
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Posted: 11/30/2014 3:20:58 PM EDT
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Lefty here had 870's and just dealt with it. I went back to Mossbergs.
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Posted: 11/30/2014 3:30:08 PM EDT
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I've had the wingmaster for almost 10 years and it's still not as fast as a proper safety, I am going to try a Mossberg 590A1 someday. But I'll probably get a KSG first
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Posted: 11/30/2014 4:27:55 PM EDT
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 never mind. I am teh sukz at embedding. Thanks for the help. Now I understand. |
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Posted: 11/30/2014 4:44:59 PM EDT
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTalnzcO0xkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTalnzcO0xk
never mind. I am teh sukz at embedding. Is this what you wanted?
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Posted: 11/30/2014 5:20:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: http:// http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTalnzcO0xk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTalnzcO0xkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTalnzcO0xknever mind. I am teh sukz at embedding. Is this what you wanted? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTalnzcO0xk |
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Posted: 11/30/2014 10:39:44 PM EDT
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A lefty i know bought a hunting model and chopped it.
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Posted: 11/30/2014 10:47:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A lefty i know bought a hunting model and chopped it. |
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Posted: 12/1/2014 3:09:30 AM EDT
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Might try the velcro side saddles for a right side receiver model.
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Posted: 12/1/2014 11:13:11 PM EDT
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Older 870s you could just flip it around. Now you can't. I have one of these safety's from Midwayusa and it has worked great. I've only had it for about a year.
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