Shorten Shotgun Stock/Resale Value

[cv6vb10]

Hello,

Not sure if this is the correct forum for this question so my apologies in advance if it isn't.

I was thinking about having a gunsmith install a better re-coil pad (Limbsaver or Kick-eez) and shorten the stock (LOP) on my 12 Ga Beretta White Onyx Sporting by about 1/8"-1/4". Does this type of modification (especially cutting the stock down) typically lower the re-sale value?

Thanks!

 

[451 Detonics]

If it is professionally done and more importantly looks professionally done then no...won't really hurt the value...this isn't really a collectible gun after all. However if it looks like a bubba job then yes, it will hurt the value.

 

[oneounceload]

Not for that short amount - if you were talking about an inch or two - different answer - if it makes the gun FIT you - (and before cutting anything, I would get that measured) you might like it so much you'll never sell it.

 

[Chance55]

I agree that shortening (fitting) the gun to yourself should not harm resale. And I believe that having an ill fitting gun takes away a lot of the fun shooting it. Just took mine in yesterday to have it lopped off. Really looking forward to taking it out next weekend and see how it does now.

C55

 

[Dave McCracken]

Limbsaver makes a prefit pad for the White Onyx, and for other current Beretta O/Us. I installed one on mine, and it slightly increased the LOP to a more comfortable length.

Try that first. We can adapt to a bit more or less length, if drop at face remains OK.

Agreed on the Geltech pads. Lots better choices out there.....

 

[cv6vb10]

I appreciate everyone's comments.

Since both the Limbsaver and Kick eez will increase the LOP a little to much for me, I think I will go ahead and take the gun to a gunsmith and have everything fit and finished properly.