870 J lock saftey change out... Ball bearing..

[dasanii19]

So im trying to change out my J lock saftey on my 870 and notice it doesnt have a ball bearing. Can I use a BB or something? Can I order it somewhere? does anyone have one they would like to send me?

 

[bharen]

Brownells sells them. Part # 767-232-230. Cost is about $4.00.

I've noticed on my two 870 Express shotguns Remington doesn't use a ball bearing but a small plunger with one end radiused about the same as a ball bearing. My older Wingmaster, however, uses a ball bearing.

 

[Fred Fuller]

When I change them out, I prefer to use the original length spring as well as the ball bearing detent. The safety just feels more positive to me. I've had folks tell me they used the plunger and spring that were in there with the J-lock safety button and just swapped out the safety button itself, but I'd rather not do it. The parts are about $5 each from Brownells, not that much of a big deal.

lpl/nc

 

[dasanii19]

Cool, thanks guys

 

[Virginian]

Cheaper from Remington, and less handling charge too. Frankly, I don't see much difference between the ball and the plunger.

 

[PJR]

I've swapped out a few of them on my own guns and for friends. The plunger and spring should be replaced for proper function.