"Best" +2 Magazine extension tube for Remington 870? [Archive]

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Wooohah

05-18-17, 01:49

Hey guys,

Gotta pick up a +2 Mag extension tube for my 18" Remington 870 Police.
Which one should I get? I was thinking about just getting the Remington one, however I'm a bit hesitant due to reports of poor finish quality in their 870s in the recent years.
My 870 is from before Remington was bought out.

Also, will I need to be drilling any holes or dremeling anything out? I've heard that may be needed on Express 870's but not on the older Police Magnum 870s.

Thanks.

austinN4

05-18-17, 05:35

I like the extensions from S&J Hardware: https://sjhardware.com/collections/shotgun-parts/products/remington-series-mag-extention-mkii?variant=37484492875

GH41

05-18-17, 06:46

Nordic tubes for me.. Not sure if the police guns have the dimple or not. If it does don't get caught up in all the shade tree removal methods. The simplest way is to just drill it out.

Straight Shooter

05-18-17, 07:39

I personally have had a tube break many years ago, while rapid firing some 00 Buck in a Winchester 1300 Riot I had. To make matters worse, it was during a match. Very embarrassing..but just think if it was in a life/death situation.
Moral of the story: Buy the best you can afford.
The end.

nate89

05-18-17, 12:46

I have had the Wilson +2 for 5-6 years. Although I haven't been using it a whole lot lately, I have never had any issues with it even back when I was shooting it much more.

Wooohah

05-18-17, 15:41

I know, they all cost the same around $50, so its really not a matter of cost. I'm just trying to find the most durable one that will feed nicely.

TxRaptor

05-18-17, 16:51

I am using a Remington one on an 870 Express that I drilled the dimple out on. I paired it with one of MagPul's forward sling mounts and it has held up thus far to my abuse. Granted I am just a normal guy so YMMV. No feeding issues, no spring binding, no follower issues, etc.

T2C

05-18-17, 18:01

In 1990, I purchased a Remington 2 shot magazine extension from Brownell's for my work riot gun. I never had any issues with it during training or qualifications. After I retired I mounted it on an old used 870 Police Riot Gun I purchased from Gil Hebard Guns and it still works well.

JasonB1

05-21-17, 15:46

http://www.sageinternationalltd.com/SIL/MET.html

I have had a Sage 3 shot extension since 2015 that has been working with no issues in 3 gun. Fairly similar in design to the Remington extensions.

Here is some info from their customer service on questions I had after receiving it.

"The end caps are pressed and pinned in place. All of our magazine extension tube kits are manufactured this way to prevent an air-lock from occurring when you load the shotgun."

"All of our MET kits are finished with black nitride. The website may not have the most up to date description. You are correct in that the finish is tougher and also looks better."

usmcvet

12-16-17, 20:22

Wilson has their 2 shot extension on sale for only $36! http://shopwilsoncombat.com/mobile/Extension-Tube-Right-Hand-2-Shot-12-Gauge/productinfo/SGET%2DRH%2D2/

austinN4

12-16-17, 20:41

Wilson has their 2 shot extension on sale for only $36! http://shopwilsoncombat.com/mobile/Extension-Tube-Right-Hand-2-Shot-12-Gauge/productinfo/SGET%2DRH%2D2/

Good price!

usmcvet

12-16-17, 21:36

Good price!

It really is. I ordered the two shot extension and oversized safety.

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austinN4

12-17-17, 07:43

I went with the S&J Hardware Jumbo Safety: https://sjhardware.us/product/remington-870-tactical-jumbo-safety/

usmcvet

12-17-17, 09:03

I went with the S&J Hardware Jumbo Safety: https://sjhardware.us/product/remington-870-tactical-jumbo-safety/

I want one of their 870 bayonet lug adapters.

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sjc3081

12-19-17, 20:01

I have very good results with this companies products. http://www.riflestock.com/store/do/product/02-01-10

theorangecat

12-20-17, 18:29

I went with the S&J Hardware Jumbo Safety: https://sjhardware.us/product/remington-870-tactical-jumbo-safety/

The S&J is sort of the "Goldilocks" of jumbo head 870 safeties- the Wilson protrudes the least, the Vang protrudes the most, and the S&J falls somewhere between. Which one is best is very dependent on an individual's hand. I personally found the Vang almost unusable due to how much it pressed into the base of my trigger finger, while the Wilson didn't "automatically" go "off-safe" for me. The S&J was "almost just right." Eventually, I returned to the Wilson not because it was functionally better, but only because it didn't cause my hand as much discomfort.

(Getting old sucks. So does the only other alternative.)

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austinN4

12-20-17, 19:00

The S&J is sort of the "Goldilocks" of jumbo head 870 safeties- the Wilson protrudes the least, the Vang protrudes the most, and the S&J falls somewhere between.
My reasons also. I had a Vang on my previous 870 and it was too much. So I went with the S&J on my current 870 and like it lots better, and easier for me to use than the Wilson.

And, yes, getting old sucks.

tacoops

02-11-18, 12:38

I'm also looking for a +2 extension for an 870 but I'm looking for one that is a two piece design. What options are there?

GH41

02-11-18, 14:11

I'm also looking for a +2 extension for an 870 but I'm looking for one that is a two piece design. What options are there?

The Nordics are 3 piece. Nut, tube and cap. As much as I like Nordic it would be hard to justify the cost for just a plus 2.

Amicus

04-14-18, 07:04

I'm also looking for a +2 extension for an 870 but I'm looking for one that is a two piece design. What options are there?

This is a bit necro, but I have used a GGG two piece (nut/tube + cap) for a few years without a problem. I do not miss the barrel clamp.