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Posted: 7/2/2014 12:09:42 AM EDT
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I have an 870 that is about five years old, 22" barrel, synthetic stock and plastic trigger guard. I am not sure what the exact model is called, but I do want to upgrade the trigger guard to something more durable. Any suggestions on where I can get a metal trigger assembly? I would also like to up grade the other plastic/pot metal components, ie barrel clamp, flimsy mag tube extension, etc...
Thanks, 77 |
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I actually have an 870 police complete trigger assembly with metal trigger guard that I had put maybe 15 rounds through. Looks and functions as new if you are interested.
This one: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1601252127/remington-trigger-plate-assembly-remington-870-police-12-gauge-aluminum-black |
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Note that the metal trigger guards are made from powdered, compressed aluminum. (Doesn't sound as good as "metal" does it?)
In fact, the polymer trigger guard lasts and stands up as well as the aluminum guard and actually has some advantages. The plastic guard will flex and bend, then at least partially return to shape if struck. The aluminum guards just break. There's no finish to wear off and look ratty. The polymer is self lubricating. What mag extension do you have that's "flimsy"? For the price, strength, durability, reliability, and all around quality, it's hard to beat the steel Choate extension. It's been in use for at least 40 years with very few reported problems. Replace the barrel clamp it comes with, with a stronger clamp and it's good forever. |
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Note that the metal trigger guards are made from powdered, compressed aluminum. (Doesn't sound as good as "metal" does it?) In fact, the polymer trigger guard lasts and stands up as well as the aluminum guard and actually has some advantages. The plastic guard will flex and bend, then at least partially return to shape if struck. The aluminum guards just break. There's no finish to wear off and look ratty. The polymer is self lubricating. What mag extension do you have that's "flimsy"? For the price, strength, durability, reliability, and all around quality, it's hard to beat the steel Choate extension. It's been in use for at least 40 years with very few reported problems. Replace the barrel clamp it comes with, with a stronger clamp and it's good forever. Well no powdered metal for me. I did make an error, note my original post was early in the morning. My barrel is 18.5" not 22" like I posted, not sure what I was thinking. The flimsy comment may be due to the very cheap looking finish on the entire shotgun. I know that I did not get the top of the line SG, it is an Express model, it was free. I got a gift card from work, $350, and the SG was $324 out the door. The trigger guard looks cheap, but like was said, would rather gave this vs. powdered metal. 77 |
The plastic trigger guards are good to go. They just look chunky. 
The finish on the Express is pure dog shit though. Gotta be one of the worst finishes I've seen. Razor sharp edges everywhere, especially around the loading port. The rest looks like it was blasted with 80 grit and dipped in hot blue. I'm still trying to decide what to do with mine. Paint should adhere readily to that rough ass finish, so I may just go with my old stand-by for cheapy guns; Rustoleum Aplliance Epoxy. |
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Always remember that the Express is Remington's bottom of the line 870, intended to cut the price enough that it can compete with cheaper to make Mossberg's and the foreign made guns.
As such, something had to be done to lower the price of a steel gun so it can compete with cast aluminum guns. What has to be cut is human attention. Anything that requires human labor runs up the price, so you get a few sharp edges and a bead blasted blue job. The basic gun is just as good as the top-of-the-line Wingmaster or Police guns. This is like complaining that a cheap rock bottom Chevy doesn't have as nice a paint job as a Cadillac. |
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