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Posted: 9/23/2020 12:28:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: steviesterno16]
I keep filing for a Form 1 to cut a stevens down to like 8" because I've always liked how they look. Silencer shop fucked up my submission and then didn't send the prints they promised to twice now, so I'm getting frustrated. I'm debating giving up on the project since I already have a 12" 870 SBS. I could throw the $200 stamp money on the stock without worry.
I'm curios if anyone has a folding stock on something like that. I currently have the magpul stock on it, but my thought is the folding stock would make the whole thing like a foot shorter to store and transport. It's not a gun I'll fire a lot so not worried if it's overly uncomfortable to shoot. Thinking it might be a cool set up for hotel travels and stocked with slugs for camping. Also I feel like it would look like a serbu without actually buying one. 
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IA, USA
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Posted: 9/23/2020 12:45:42 PM EDT
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The steel remmington stock that folds over is not user friendly. The high recoil of a shotgun with pistol grip will come back in your face and knock out a tooth, (ask how I know.) Here in lies the problem with the entire shotgun for self defense concept: unless its semi auto you will only get the first guy through the door you cant reload a pump fast enough to take down multiple armed burglars all entering rapidly, but a semi auto shotgun is a different story. Most practical use for a short shotgun is snakes but its easier to carry a pistol with snake shot shells.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/23/2020 12:56:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Uzimon]
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I had an 870 supermag sbs cut at the end of the mag tube and one of those wire top folders i think it was called a copstock. It was fine hip shooting but with it extended it was brutal on the shoulder.
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Posted: 9/23/2020 1:04:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Urimaginaryfrnd: The steel remmington stock that folds over is not user friendly. The high recoil of a shotgun with pistol grip will come back in your face and knock out a tooth, (ask how I know.) Here in lies the problem with the entire shotgun for self defense concept: unless its semi auto you will only get the first guy through the door you cant reload a pump fast enough to take down multiple armed burglars all entering rapidly, but a semi auto shotgun is a different story. Most practical use for a short shotgun is snakes but its easier to carry a pistol with snake shot shells. Thanks but not looking to use a 4 shot shotgun to take down multiple burglars stacked at my door. Not living that kind of lifestyle where that's much of a worry. Just looking for setting something I already own up a bit better. Upsized from my EDC (1911 or 365xl) and more punch than a Glock PDW build. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 9/23/2020 2:49:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: OTTOSEAR]
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OP I have a Knox recoil absorbing top folder.
I never use it. I will sell it to you on the cheap. |
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Posted: 9/23/2020 3:03:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OTTOSEAR: OP I have a Knox recoil absorbing top folder. I never use it. I will sell it to you on the cheap. @OTTOSEAR PM sent |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 10/14/2020 2:53:11 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Quake_Guy]
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got an LE remington folder on a 10.5" barreled 870... got a serbu style folding pistol grip on it as a fore end. Key is to push forward with the grip and the recoil isn't that bad. I do have a 1/4" thick rubber pad that fits nicely on buttplate so that helps a little. Was a thing ages ago that was offered for sale.
what was the question again? |
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Posted: 10/16/2020 12:50:19 PM EDT
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OP I am not sure if this is what you are looking for from a config perspective.
This is my personal 870 SBS with both the Remington factory LE folder and Fixed stock config. Obviously the fixed stock is more comfortable to shoot, but the top folder makes a decidedly compact package.   
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Posted: 10/16/2020 1:01:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jbntex: OP I am not sure if this is what you are looking for from a config perspective. This is my personal 870 SBS with both the Remington factory LE folder and Fixed stock config. Obviously the fixed stock is more comfortable to shoot, but the top folder makes a decidedly compact package. https://i.imgur.com/KHG2lH4.jpg https://i.imgur.com/bEKOiVE.jpg https://i.imgur.com/v1QKWG3.jpg @jbntex yeah that's what I was talking about. I have my 870 cut to about where you do, so yours looks like what mine would. Some of the folders I've looked at have been silly expensive or don't work with my side saddle. Your set up looks perfect for throwing in a backpack and traveling, which is what I'm looking for
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Posted: 10/16/2020 1:07:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jbntex]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By steviesterno16: @jbntex yeah that's what I was talking about. I have my 870 cut to about where you do, so yours looks like what mine would. Some of the folders I've looked at have been silly expensive or don't work with my side saddle. Your set up looks perfect for throwing in a backpack and traveling, which is what I'm looking for Glad I could be of help/inspiration for your build. Good luck with whatever route you decide. One of these days I need to get a picture of it with the SICO Salvo attached. |
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Posted: 12/2/2020 7:59:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Urimaginaryfrnd: The steel remmington stock that folds over is not user friendly. The high recoil of a shotgun with pistol grip will come back in your face and knock out a tooth, (ask how I know.) Here in lies the problem with the entire shotgun for self defense concept: unless its semi auto you will only get the first guy through the door you cant reload a pump fast enough to take down multiple armed burglars all entering rapidly, but a semi auto shotgun is a different story. Most practical use for a short shotgun is snakes but its easier to carry a pistol with snake shot shells. My first round up is a slug... any luck I catch 3 guys lined up.
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Posted: 12/2/2020 8:06:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Quake_Guy: got an LE remington folder on a 10.5" barreled 870... got a serbu style folding pistol grip on it as a fore end. Key is to push forward with the grip and the recoil isn't that bad. I do have a 1/4" thick rubber pad that fits nicely on buttplate so that helps a little. Was a thing ages ago that was offered for sale. what was the question again? @Quake_Guy where do you get a serbu style forend? |
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USA
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Posted: 12/8/2020 9:23:13 AM EDT
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I have an 870 12" (cut close to the original mag tube length) with a Remington top folder.
With Low-Recoil Buckshot and Fioocchi slugs I easily could shoot it all day and not have any pain or lose a tooth. Using 3" magnum loads - you will likely not enjoy it and put it down after one magazine -  Using the magnum loads you do however get the impression that whatever receives it will not get back up. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 12/8/2020 9:46:35 AM EDT
[Last Edit: OTTOSEAR]
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I have an 870 SBS with a Choate side folder.
It is also collapsible. It is built for stout. And it locks up harder, than a wedding prick. Buy with confidence. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 12/17/2020 11:27:29 PM EDT
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Sweet
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2021 12:34:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shortbuss: @Quake_Guy where do you get a serbu style forend? It was direct from either Serbu or Safety Harbor, I cannot remember which but it was a catalogued item on their site. Long gone now. You can ask if they have any interest in making one but they seem like they left the SBS business once Mossberg started selling SBS. |
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USA
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Posted: 4/9/2021 11:17:42 AM EDT
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Remington had made a neat looking folder not long before they went belly up. Midwest lists them but are currently out of stock.
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