So I recently picked up a basic 870 Express Magnum for home protection and all around blasting. I picked it up used and I got a good deal. I had planned on leaving it stock and just loading it up with 00 buck should the need ever arise but I ended up buying a tacstar side saddle (cheap, not terrible reviews). I knew the stock synthetic forend (field type) would not cycle with the side saddle on (6 round) and thought it would be a pretty easy job with a dremel. Well... the dremel took a dump half way through. Instead of waiting and being patient, I grabbed a hack saw. Horrible cut job later, it works, but looks like total crap! Its actually embarrassing.
I guess I am in the market for a new one. Really dont want to spend another $30 bucks. I guess its off to ebay I go for an old corn cob or some other used one.... Maybe a magpul down the road, but don't want to reward myself for being a total dolt...
Damn it.
Lesson learned.