870 build

[TheWaker43]

How feasible is it to build an 870 from a stripped receiver? I just finished my first AR and was looking to get a Remington 870, either Tactical or Police. But I noticed stripped receivers available online and after watching a couple Youtube videos it looks like something that might be pretty easy. A quick look and Brownells seemed to carry most parts needed. Has anybody done this?

[nineteenkilo]

I've never done it myself, but I have a buddy that did a few. He did it for learning purposes and told me after the fact that it actually cost him about the same price as a new shotgun, but that the trial and error alone was worth it. Good luck and be sure to let us know how it turns out.

[TheWaker43]

Yeah, that's pretty much the reason I want to do it as well. I know more about how my AR works than any of my other firearms because I put it together myself. And I think you are right on the price thing too. (but if you buy it piece by piece it does not seem like you are spending that much money )

[mdain]

Another cost to figure into the equation is specialized tools needed to build the 870 from scratch. Ejector and shell latch staking tools for instance.

It's a project I've considered as well. I love my 870's.

[RC51_Texas]

I'd like to build one too, but think it would be cost prohibitive to do. My 2 cents ...

[TheWaker43]

Another cost to figure into the equation is specialized tools needed to build the 870 from scratch. Ejector and shell latch staking tools for instance.

It's a project I've considered as well. I love my 870's.

It seems the ejector and shell latches are factory installed.

My brother called me earlier today and said he bought a "870 something", I told him to come over after work. Going to be sure to take take it a part as soon as he gets here.

[mdain]

Well then, it's not quite a stripped receiver. Now we're talking about a trigger group, side saddle (would include trigger group pins), barrel, magazine spring and follower, action bars, and furniture. That's a pretty simple build with very little room for error. Go for it! And post pics.

[HackerF15E]

Personally, I'd just buy a used 870 and modify what you want.

Especially with the Express models, the actions break in beautifully after a good bit of use.

Plus, they can be obtained quite cheap....and theoretically you can sell off whatever barrel or parts you don't want anymore to help fund the new parts.

[filthy phil]

I'd like to build one too, but think it would be cost prohibitive to do. My 2 cents ...

exactly
when you can get an 870 "tactical" model at wallyworld for $350 why look anywhere else?
http://www.remington.com/products/fi...-tactical.aspx

[TheWaker43]

exactly
when you can get an 870 "tactical" model at wallyworld for $350 why look anywhere else?
http://www.remington.com/products/fi...-tactical.aspx

You guys are right. I went with my brother yesterday when he picked up an 870 "tactical" and I do not think there is anything I need other than that. I guess I will pick one up also and use the money I saved from building one and get it Cerakoted.