I have all original 1988 Rem 870 police magnum, parkerized, walnut stock with plain bead sight 18" barrel, no mag extension, no swivels.
Want to add +2 mag extension and swivels and a simple sling. Looking for suggestions/pics on brands/models to choose from. Have looked at several mag extensions, factory Rem, Wilson, Vang Comp, Choate, Tac Star, ect. Remington version is the only one I find that has a barrel clamp for the +2 mag extension for an 18".
I see that many people strongly advise getting/having a barrel/mag clamp for use with a +2 mag extension with 18" barrel. It makes sense to me. Called Wilson. They don't offer one and advised they don't see a need for one saying mag extension is extra strong and won't break/fail.
Seems from reading other threads, that the many +2 mag extensions are advertised as extra strong/won't break. Wilson seems to be the most popular. Also seems that if you were to have mag extension with no barrel mag clamp, and bang the mag extension against something, it wouldn't be the mag extension tube that would fail/be damaged, but the mag receiver tube at the thread area of the receiver. Is this really nothing to be concerned over or is it something that needs to be addressed?
Other than factory Remington, what is everyone else using if anything for a barrel mag clamp on a +2 extension for 18" barrel? Does anyone else think it is necessary or un-neccessary to have a barrel mag clamp on a +2 extension with 18" barrel? Opinions and post pics if you can.
Anyone know where to get the wide barrel mag clamp as seen on the military 870 mk models? I think it also serves as a bayo lug mount? Are originals available, clones, too expensive? Also, anyone know what barrel heat sheild is used on the same military 870 mk model? Where can these be found? If these are too rare or expensive what other options are available in parkerized matte black? Is the ATI $20 blued model the only choice? Only one I could find so far. Is there a stronger/ better made heat sheild than the ATI brand/model?
Thanks in advance if you have any pics or info on the topic. Much appreciatd.
Want to add +2 mag extension and swivels and a simple sling. Looking for suggestions/pics on brands/models to choose from. Have looked at several mag extensions, factory Rem, Wilson, Vang Comp, Choate, Tac Star, ect. Remington version is the only one I find that has a barrel clamp for the +2 mag extension for an 18".
I see that many people strongly advise getting/having a barrel/mag clamp for use with a +2 mag extension with 18" barrel. It makes sense to me. Called Wilson. They don't offer one and advised they don't see a need for one saying mag extension is extra strong and won't break/fail.
Seems from reading other threads, that the many +2 mag extensions are advertised as extra strong/won't break. Wilson seems to be the most popular. Also seems that if you were to have mag extension with no barrel mag clamp, and bang the mag extension against something, it wouldn't be the mag extension tube that would fail/be damaged, but the mag receiver tube at the thread area of the receiver. Is this really nothing to be concerned over or is it something that needs to be addressed?
Other than factory Remington, what is everyone else using if anything for a barrel mag clamp on a +2 extension for 18" barrel? Does anyone else think it is necessary or un-neccessary to have a barrel mag clamp on a +2 extension with 18" barrel? Opinions and post pics if you can.
Anyone know where to get the wide barrel mag clamp as seen on the military 870 mk models? I think it also serves as a bayo lug mount? Are originals available, clones, too expensive? Also, anyone know what barrel heat sheild is used on the same military 870 mk model? Where can these be found? If these are too rare or expensive what other options are available in parkerized matte black? Is the ATI $20 blued model the only choice? Only one I could find so far. Is there a stronger/ better made heat sheild than the ATI brand/model?
Thanks in advance if you have any pics or info on the topic. Much appreciatd.