Monte Carlo stock on an 870P?

[Digex2]

Could someone tell me why putting on a Monte Carlo stock (w/ R3 recoil pad) on a Remy 870 Police magnum would be a bad idea?

The LOP on this stock is 1-inch shorter than normal.

 

[LCConrad]

Unless you are shooting slugs, you point a shot gun and aim it as you would a rifle. I see no need for the higher cheek weld.

 

[kudu]

A monte carlo stock is useful in trap and when having rifle sights mounted on shotguns for slugs and police model guns.

 

[Fred Fuller]

If the gun has rifle type sights, it might not be a bad idea at all- the slightly higher comb would be a help to some folks. But some folks get along without it, it's a matter of individual fit, like so much else with shotguns. Bottom line, if it helps you get on target, go for it-

lpl/nc

 

[No_Brakes23]

I have been wondering the same thing about a thumbhole stock.

Other than the obvious problem of switching hands, what would be bad about a thumbhole stock?

 

[Dave McCracken]

I'm with Lee, a position I find myself in frequently. I use MC stocks on my two main target 870s and they'd work if I scoped an 870 also. Try one and E bay it if it doesn't help.

Brakeless, Boyd's has thumbhole stocks for the 870. Two trapshooters I know seem satisfied with them....

 

[Gewehr98]

My 870Mk1 has the rifle sights that sit pretty high on the barrel...

So I put the Monte Carlo buttstock on it. I don't regret it, as the gun comes up the eye/sight alignment is wonderful!

 

[Dave McCracken]

No Brakes, by happy coincidence I shot a couple rounds with one of the guys I know with a Boyd's Thumbhole stock on his 870. Tried a pair of trap shots and ground both clays into dust. It felt a little funny but worked OK.

The owner says it reduces kick a bit. Entirely subjective....

 

[No_Brakes23]

Thanks for the info, Dave.

I might look into getting a Boyd's. I probably won't be getting a Monte Carlo, however. I just put my 870 in my shoulder, and the SPS barrels sights line up perfectly with the OEM stock and a neoprene sidesaddle. Any higher and it wouldn't be perfect.

If I ever get one of those Mesa Tactical AR kits and put optics on it, things might change, but the more I read about it, and the more I handle mine, the more I realize I want to save the mall-ninja stuff for a fun "project" gun, and not the HD one.

A PG/stock or thumbhole would be easier on the wrist, though.