870 forend - do I need a special tool to remove?

[dave3006]

Would anyone know if I need to purchase a special tool to change the forend on an 870? I am going to try putting the shorter tactical forend on the gun.

Thanks.

 

[Denny Hansen]

Dave,

A "special" tool is often included when you buy a new forend. Failing that, the slide assembly (the flat part that the bolt sits on) can be used to remove the forend nut.

Denny

 

[BrobeeBiter]

Hello...

I just use a pair of needle nose pliers.

Take care,

Brobee

 

[Blue Line]

I've always just used a long screwdriver and went slow twisting that nut that holds the wood on, but Ive been lucky so far. Brownells sales a tool just to remove that nut, I think its only about 10 bucks whereas a new forearm would cost me more. There I guess I talked myself into it.

 

[Rocko]

I just used a piece of scrap flat steel stock I had laying around. Needed to grind/file just a hair off, but was a tight no-slip fit, which is really the main concern.