Aftermarket Part Shortcomings.

[A Cleaner]

I posted this on GT. Just trying to be "comprehensive" about it.

This is regarding a certain pistol grip and a certain short ribbed forend, made by different companies, both allegedly "made" for the Remington 870. Only after a great deal of Dremel TLC have I been able to install both parts properly.

Pistol Grip:
I had to grind off nearly a quarter inch of pistol grip before it would even fit flush with the receiver as intented. Originally, it did not allow enough space to accept the back of the trigger guard. Had I just thrown it on with no adjustments and torqued the lug that would have placed a great deal of undue forward pressure on the trigger assembly. I also had to correct the angle of the screw hole in the aluminum chuck of the pistol grip.

Forend:
I had to deepen the barrel groove along the the top of the forend. The problem was that it was too snug a fit. Couldn't even get it back far enough to fully cycle the action. It was binding between mag and barrel.

My thought:
If a part is cast to fit a cetain model, it should fit that model.

My questions:
1. Am I expecting too much from these parts?
2. Are these problems of poor fit common amongst aftermarket parts such as these? (I am certain I paired the right parts with the right shotgun brand/model.)
3. Any similar experiences?
4. Any other thoughts?

P.S. If you're considering purchasing a pistol grip or forend and would like more information on the parts discussed here to make an informed purchase, PM me.

 

[Dave McCracken]

Thanks for posting this. One Size Fits All in a big fat lie.

 

[1911user]

I don't see a need to hide the names of the companies making inferior parts.

 

[justsurvivingincalifornia]

which brand did you buy? pistol grip and forend?
I just want to know who do avoid buying.

 

[1911 guy]

Definately post

the makers of these parts. Bad work deserves bad publicity. That's how things get changed. My opinion, I know others are free to disagree, is to re-install your buttstock on your shotgun. Much more useful. If trying to shorten the weapon for home use, shorten the barrel as far as legal (18" in most cases).

 

[4v50 Gary]

Yes, please post. BTW, I grew leary of aftermarket products in the '70s. Some things were reputable (Pachmayrs) but others were throwing $ away for junk.

 

[Gunsnrovers]

Before tossing the manufacturer under the bus, have you contacted them to correct the issue? Any manufacturer can produce a bad product now and again. The ones that do it all the time tend to fall by the way side, but even top shelf vendors have bad days.

There is not such thing "drop in" 100% of the time and most vendors know enough to print "some fitting may be required".

Crap is crap, but I'd give them a chance to correct things before I'd blast someone publicly.

 

[Jagermeister]

The gauge of the shotgun was not mentioned. nor if it was a semi-inletted stock, or a finished product. It could be possible that you received a lower ga. stock, ie:20 ga and tried to put it on a 12 ga. And the opposite can also be experienced. Some receivers in the lower gauges are a little smaller than on the larger ga guns, and the modifications you describe could possibly be the problem. Been there done that.

JM

 

[JohnBT]

The manufacturers change the specs on the guns, too. A few years ago I ordered a pre-fit Pachmayr recoil pad for my '93 Express and the ad said 'for current production' or somesuch. I had to sand about an 1/8th of an inch off all the way around to make it fit.

John

 

[A Cleaner]

Follow up and thank you's

For all those curious about brand, I have sent PM's. I am upset but do not wish to smear the companies involved. I do, however, believe in consumer awareness as well as boycotting of poor quality products so the info is available privately. At any rate, I thank you all for your replies. Sounds like there are plenty of similar instances of said shortcomings.

By the way, it is a 12g and both parts were 12g. Barrel is 18". Also, the reason for the shortening to under 30" overall is so it will fit into a nightstand that I am custom building. Regular stock would call for at least a 44" nightstand and that's far too high IMHO. All this said while being fully aware that I'm losing some dear advantages with the removal of the stock.