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Posted: 2/9/2022 11:21:25 PM EDT
I'm getting ready to form 1 my old 870 with the original 18 in barrel and wanted to ask yall what length is the usual length to cut back to?
Also, what company does good work for cutting the barrel and tapping a new sight and threading for chokes at the new length? Thanks |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 11:26:34 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TN-MadDog]
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Originally Posted By poisontree: I'm getting ready to form 1 my old 870 with the original 18 in barrel and wanted to ask yall what length is the usual length to cut back to? Also, what company does good work for cutting the barrel and tapping a new sight and threading for chokes at the new length? Thanks I cut mine pretty much flush with the mag end cap. It's just a hair over 12" The folks that did mine don't do that kind of work anymore. I hear good things about Rose Action Sports link Edited to add a couple pics  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 2/9/2022 11:41:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TN-MadDog: I cut mine pretty much flush with the mag end cap. It's just a hair over 12" The folks that did mine don't do that kind of work anymore. I hear good things about Rose Action Sports link Edited to add a couple pics https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/35314/1_jpg-2273638.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/35314/7_jpg-2273640.JPG Thanks, Thats exactly what I'm looking for. Did you get a shorter stock or is that a regular length stock. |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 2/9/2022 11:58:07 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Donut777donut]
[#3]
Rose Action Sports did my 20 gauge.
I think it’s 12.25”… 
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Posted: 2/10/2022 12:25:08 AM EDT
[#4]
Awesome. I'm going to look into them. Also Posted in the htf for anyone around the Houston area.
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Posted: 2/10/2022 12:51:01 AM EDT
[#5]
If you opt for 14" you can fit a +1 extension.
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Posted: 2/10/2022 12:59:00 AM EDT
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I might consider that but I'm thinking about getting as short as I can and it still be a pump action.
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Posted: 2/10/2022 8:27:38 AM EDT
[#7]
Another vote for Rose Action Sports. I’ve been a returning customer.
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Posted: 2/10/2022 8:57:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By poisontree: Thanks, Thats exactly what I'm looking for. Did you get a shorter stock or is that a regular length stock. I did have an adjustable stock with a pistol grip at one time but didn't like it so I put the original stock back on it. I would like for the stock to be a bit shorter, maybe an inch. I used a belt sander to round off the top and bottom the the recoil pad and that helped some. |
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Posted: 2/10/2022 9:54:37 AM EDT
[Last Edit: buck19delta]
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built mine from a beat up 870 express i bought for $75.00. sold off the original barrel for $100.00, and bought a 14" vang comp barrel for approx $175 IIRC. added a +1 to the mag tube, had guncat ( arfcom gunsmith in ky ) cut n thread for chokes and install ghost ring sights. then a magpul stock.
 Attached Filelastly added a streamlight forend recently.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 2/10/2022 10:54:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By buck19delta: built mine from a beat up 870 express i bought for $75.00. sold off the original barrel for $100.00, and bought a 14" vang comp barrel for approx $175 IIRC. added a +1 to the mag tube, had guncat ( arfcom gunsmith in ky ) cut n thread for chokes and install ghost ring sights. then a magpul stock. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/92687/14915542_10207137506267990_5454454854507-2273976.JPG lastly added a streamlight forend recently. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/92687/20210524_115946_jpg-1953978__2__jpg-2273991.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/92687/20210524_120007_jpg-1953981__2__jpg-2273993.JPG That looks good, I saw that streamlight pump last night looking for replacement stocks on another shotgun that has a speed feed and a surefire pump. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 2/10/2022 1:06:36 PM EDT
[#11]
Buy a mcs and not mess with cutting anything down
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Posted: 2/11/2022 3:22:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bradpierson26]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rubicon20032003: Buy a mcs and not mess with cutting anything down I disagree Those prices are nuts I have under $600 in this 870 wingmaster, not including stamp Guncat did the work  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/11/2022 3:38:34 PM EDT
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I bought a factory 14" LE barrel; there was a guy on GB that sold them (this was a few years back.) Added the +1 extension and things lined up nicely.
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Posted: 2/11/2022 10:25:12 PM EDT
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Another vote for Steve at Rose Action Sports. He has cut/threaded for chokes half a dozen barrels for me.
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Posted: 2/12/2022 12:07:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By aksahsalahs: Another vote for Steve at Rose Action Sports. He has cut/threaded for chokes half a dozen barrels for me. Thanks. I checked the website out. Gonna wait a few weeks for an ot day or so and go for it. I have to find my 870 first, it is around here somewhere. |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 2/12/2022 8:35:46 PM EDT
[#16]
14 inch factory barrel.
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Posted: 2/12/2022 8:57:00 PM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryNice looking SBS |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 2/12/2022 9:07:50 PM EDT
[#18]
+ Rose Action Sports
Excellent work |
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Posted: 2/12/2022 9:19:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: poisontree]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TN-MadDog: Nice looking SBS Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TN-MadDog: Nice looking SBS Originally Posted By TN-MadDog: Nice looking SBS No kidding, that is nice. Wonder how hard those are to come by. Eta found one for 230$ |
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Posted: 2/12/2022 9:21:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: aod886]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TN-MadDog: I did have an adjustable stock with a pistol grip at one time but didn't like it so I put the original stock back on it. I would like for the stock to be a bit shorter, maybe an inch. I used a belt sander to round off the top and bottom the the recoil pad and that helped some. Hogue makes a LOP stock that is shorter. Here's one on my 590A1 SBR  Attached File Attached File Attached FileRemington 870 Hogue LOP |
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Posted: 2/12/2022 9:34:31 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/12/2022 10:50:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By aod886: Hogue makes a LOP stock that is shorter. Here's one on my 590A1 SBR https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/249712/Mossberg_590A1_SBS_Stock_1_JPG-2277284.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/249712/Mossberg_590A1_SBS_Stock_1__2__JPG-2277286.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/249712/Mossberg_590_s__1__JPG-2277293.JPG Remington 870 Hogue LOP Wow, I might just try one of those, thanks for the info/link. |
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Posted: 2/12/2022 10:55:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TN-MadDog: Wow, I might just try one of those, thanks for the info/link. Yes sir. You're welcome. |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 2/14/2022 9:49:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By poisontree: No kidding, that is nice. Wonder how hard those are to come by. Eta found one for 230$ Where did you find any in stock? |
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Posted: 2/14/2022 11:36:41 PM EDT
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I didn't order yet it was a unknown shop on Google search. It showed in stock
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SC, USA
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Posted: 2/19/2022 5:09:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AKSU]
[#26]
 ETA GunCat |
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Posted: 2/21/2022 2:50:40 PM EDT
[#27]
Another vote for Rose Action Sports.
I had them cut mine down to 14”, install ghost ring sights and thread the barrel for chokes.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 2/21/2022 3:24:46 PM EDT
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I did the DIY version with a hack saw and some files. Fine if you're going for that look and it turned out well. I'm at about 12.25" to be flush with where I wanted it to line up on the tube.
OP don't do a stamp and then cut it to 14", may as well go short as possible. However be aware that any shorter than the flush tube becomes very expensive very fast. I checked into having my mag tube and arms shortened and it would be more expensive than just buying a mossberg/serbu shorty, and you're at like 2+1 capacity  You can't get crazy short with a pump since you need all that action room. I may file and cut down an SxS I have laying around, seems like I could get it down to ~6" barrels easily enough. Plus it's basically the same capacity anyway. also, these will not end up as short as other stuff. I wanted a travel gun but the SBS is damn near as long as a tavor by the time it's all said and done. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 3/4/2022 2:12:32 PM EDT
[#29]
+1 for Rose. They did a great job threading a bunch of barrels for me. Also cut one down.
12.5" is a safe length for an 870. Depending on tube cap and any sling plates, muzzle might stick past 12.25". I was enamored by the MCS and wish I had just bought the package when I saw one for maybe $1600, think they are much more than that now. Even before Remington went bankrupt. I bought their upland express with approx the same ring location as the MCS. Going with the 10" barrel greatly limits your handguard choices. And its easy to pinch your fingers between the barrel ring and handguard. Or you worry about shooting a finger off at the muzzle. |
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Posted: 3/6/2022 1:00:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KitBuilder: If you opt for 14" you can fit a +1 extension. @KitBuilder Who makes that extension? |
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Posted: 3/10/2022 5:44:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Wangstang: Who makes that extension? S&J Hardware in Canada. I stole that pic from Rod's post here: https://www.ar15.com/forums/Armory/Remington-870-Witness-Protection-Tac-14-13-Shockwave-etc-picture-thread/1-508158/ |
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Posted: 3/10/2022 7:11:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KitBuilder: @Wangstang S&J Hardware in Canada. I stole that pic from Rod's post here: https://www.ar15.com/forums/Armory/Remington-870-Witness-Protection-Tac-14-13-Shockwave-etc-picture-thread/1-508158/ Thanks |
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Posted: 3/10/2022 7:37:58 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Tirador223: Another vote for Rose Action Sports. I’ve been a returning customer. Me too. I have some 870 barrels there now. |
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Posted: 3/17/2022 4:13:22 PM EDT
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14" Vang Comp modified barrel, +1 extension, dome head safety, follower, rail and ghost ring from Scattergun Tech, SF pump, Magpul Stock, Aridus Industries QD side saddle. Started out life as a $50 express from a pawn shop.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/16/2022 9:27:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TexasDixie]
[#35]
JBI parked and cut my Wingmaster many years back. 12".
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Posted: 4/17/2022 2:54:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TexasDixie: JBI parked and cut my Wingmaster many years back. 12". https://i.imgur.com/yLlF7f1.jpeg @texasdixie that’s a hell of a first post. Welcome! |
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Posted: 4/23/2022 1:59:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: GarrettJ]
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I bought a factory 14” barrel from AI&P. Price-wise, it was about the same as getting a longer barrel chopped. At least, at the time it was. I haven’t checked prices lately.
Mine was made & registered by a SOT, and originally came with a factory barrel cut down to 14”. It hit way high, so I drilled & tapped the rib for a bead, which fixed things up. I keep thinking I need to cut that barrel to around 10”, so it’s flush with the magazine cap. Otherwise I have a +1 mag extension to go with the 14” barrel. |
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Posted: 5/2/2023 9:17:46 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TNRonin]
[#38]
If you don't mind what do they charge to thread an 870 for chokes?
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Posted: 5/2/2023 11:48:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By poisontree: I might consider that but I'm thinking about getting as short as I can and it still be a pump action. 2” shorter is trivial An extra round is meaningful |
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Posted: 5/6/2023 8:07:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNRonin: If you don't mind what do they charge to thread an 870 for chokes? When I had mine done it was something like $120 to clean up the crown on my bad hacksaw job, thread for chokes and put on a new bead, including return shipping. That was about 3 years ago so prices may have gone up. |
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WV, USA
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Posted: 5/6/2023 8:26:36 PM EDT
[#41]
Another happy guncat / Rose Action Sports customer here.
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Posted: 5/6/2023 8:45:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shack357: When I had mine done it was something like $120 to clean up the crown on my bad hacksaw job, thread for chokes and put on a new bead, including return shipping. That was about 3 years ago so prices may have gone up. |
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Posted: 5/12/2023 10:10:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: scottMO]
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 Attached FileThis is one of the first SBS’s that I did many many years ago (hense the excessive punisher logos). It was a cheap wingmaster, that got refinished, added the forend, mesa urbino stock and side saddle. I’m up to 8 SBS’s and 2 AOWs. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 6/14/2023 11:38:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KitBuilder: If you opt for 14" you can fit a +1 extension. https://i1.wp.com/rifleshooter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Custom-Remington-TAC-14-front-sight.jpg?resize=931%2C924&ssl=1 https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ZpGxWpmDAKjK8dTcP130f9N1bELb9kkv8qZTumY7oNginuKpj1kQBOpCLboje-0IWsKhLJwdXs-xPPrryGEtWbdsypzS29Txn_6vLFL7fwUuVqaCE1EfknCdOtAmBAZVulpv8TEPkA=w2400 This is what I did. Super happy with the outcome. |
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Posted: 6/15/2023 12:04:09 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/15/2023 12:13:19 AM EDT
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OR, USA
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Posted: 6/18/2023 11:47:40 AM EDT
[Last Edit: R3dundantC]
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I did 12.5". If I was to do it again I would probably go 14" for the +1 in capacity and a sling mount.
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Posted: 9/3/2023 4:15:37 AM EDT
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Guys,
For those of you with 14 inch 870 SBS's. What magazine caps are you using? I attempted to slap a Magpul handguard on my work gun and I wasn't able to do so as the magazine cap wasn't threaded "deep" enough to keep the barrel in place without the sling mount acting as a spacer. I can't use the sling mount as it gets in the way of the handguard. Some guidance would be nice. Thanks! |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 9/5/2023 12:48:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Magsz18: Guys, For those of you with 14 inch 870 SBS's. What magazine caps are you using? I attempted to slap a Magpul handguard on my work gun and I wasn't able to do so as the magazine cap wasn't threaded "deep" enough to keep the barrel in place without the sling mount acting as a spacer. I can't use the sling mount as it gets in the way of the handguard. Some guidance would be nice. Thanks! Not sure I understand your clearance issue, but I like these for TAC-14 870s. They are the shortest of all extensions I have seen and will not stick past the muzzle even when using a sling spacer. If you need to keep it secure and don't have the ball detent, they also sell wave washers. https://sjhardware.us/product/remington-870-1-mag-extension/ |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 9/5/2023 12:53:31 AM EDT
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 Short and Stout: Remington 870 SBS |
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