[ARCHIVED THREAD] - 870 Sidesaddle Mod

Posted: 10/9/2004 4:09:33 PM EDT

I am looking at getting the Tacstar 6 round sidesaddle for my 12 ga 18" Rem 870, however it says that it will require a "minor" modification to the forend. How minor is it? Is it something I could do at the house or would it require a smith? What all is involved? Thanks for any help you can give me.

Posted: 10/9/2004 4:18:11 PM EDT

[#1]

Basically you have to cut off the part of the forend that extends past the reciver. You could also just buy a forend from a 3rd party like ATI or something.

Posted: 10/9/2004 7:16:06 PM EDT

[#2]

How do sidesaddles attach anyway? On the 870 obviously.

Posted: 10/9/2004 7:53:09 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
How do sidesaddles attach anyway? On the 870 obviously.

The trigger group pins are replaced with button head Allen screws that extend thru the reciever & thread into the sidesaddle.

Posted: 10/9/2004 7:54:15 PM EDT

[#4]

The push pins going through the receiver are pushed out and replaced with screws. The screws go into the plate of the shell holder and they are threaded.

Posted: 10/12/2004 12:47:59 PM EDT

[#5]

I just cut mine down on my tablesaw. A good power miter saw would work too. Use a good sharp blade and it leaves a clean straight cut.

Posted: 10/12/2004 1:20:18 PM EDT

[#6]

you only have to make modifications if you have an 870 express(look at the specs on the sidesaddle) Otherwise it just bolts right on the side of the receiver.

Posted: 10/12/2004 1:30:19 PM EDT

[#7]

And while you are at it. Don't over-tighten the screws.

MT

Posted: 10/12/2004 8:37:43 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
I just cut mine down on my tablesaw. A good power miter saw would work too. Use a good sharp blade and it leaves a clean straight cut.

You could also just buy the Tacstar 4 round sidesaddle and save yourself the trouble. By cutting it you'll be taking off 2 rounds of material anyway.

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