Magpul FDE 870 Accessories Review

[plouffedaddy]

Well, I've always thought the Magpul 870 stocks were ugly (the forends look good IMO...) but the flat dark earth version is a little more aesthetically pleasing than the rest; at least to me. Here's a run down of the pros and cons for the stock and forend:

Stock

Pros:

-12.5''-14.5'' adjustable LOP
-Very easy to install
-I find the grip angle very ergonomic
-The fit with the receiver is great
-The grip area allows for better retention in the event of a gun grab attempt
-Adjustable cheek risers for use with optics availible
-A couple different options to attach slings
-Standard 870 recoil pads can be used with the stock (requires an additional Magpul adaptor)

Cons:

-Cost (anywhere from $85-100)
-It's ugly looking
-Only available for Remington 870s at the moment; Magpul says the Mossberg versions are in the works

Forend

Pros:

-Cost (between $25-35 most places)
-Ease of installation
-Modularity (slots accept standard Magpul rails and accessories)
-Very solid fit; no wobble like some forends
-The built in handstop really helps you get a positive grip to run the gun hard even with sweaty hands
-Looks good

Cons:

-Creates wear marks on the barrel/mag tube (doesn't bother me but it may bother some)

Here's a video of me shooting my 870P with the SGA furniture and discussing some of the pros and cons of the setup:

MAGPUL 870 FDE SGA ACCESSORIES HD VIDEO REVIEW LINK

[filthy phil]

Looks good. May haveta go with that if I get an 870tac. Is there a fda speedfeed stock?

[kmrtnsn]

Looks good. May haveta go with that if I get an 870tac. Is there a fda speedfeed stock?

No, but the Mesa Tactical Urbino stock can be had in FDE and OD.

[CCK]

No, but the Mesa Tactical Urbino stock can be had in FDE and OD.

I read the site as the m4 stock can be had in FDE. Is there another place where you saw an 870 Urbino in FDE?


Chris

[oldtexan]

Plouffedaddy,

Thanks for posting this.

I have a black Magpul fore-end on an 870, and added a magpul light mount (used the cantilever mount) and an old X200. I did not use any loc-tite. After a box of field loads I noticed the light mount had loosened relative to the fore-end. Am trying to figure out what I did wrong.

Did you use any loctite or other means to keep the light mount secured to the fore-end? How many rds have you put through it since installing the light, and have you checked for looseness in the light mount relative to the fore-end?

After firing a few hundred rds through the gun with the Magpul fore-end installed, I gave the gun a good thorough cleaning the other day. Had the fore-end off the gun and noticed that the castle nut in the fore-end had loosened somewhat, maybe a third to half a revolution. In the installation instructions Magpul specifically warned against over-tightening the castle nut as it can cause damage to the fore-end or the gun. I used the supplied wrench to tighten the castle nut and cranked it down hand tight (IMO). Any thoughts? Have you run into this issue?

Thanks in advance.

[plouffedaddy]

Did you use any loctite or other means to keep the light mount secured to the fore-end? How many rds have you put through it since installing the light, and have you checked for looseness in the light mount relative to the fore-end?

I have the black on 2 of my other 870s with the same light mount---it came loose after about 100 rounds of 7.5 and 50 of speer 00 buck. I loctited them (blue) and haven't had an issue on any of them since (rough guess 500 rounds).

[oldtexan]

I have the black on 2 of my other 870s with the same light mount---it came loose after about 100 rounds of 7.5 and 50 of speer 00 buck. I loctited them (blue) and haven't had an issue on any of them since (rough guess 500 rounds).

Thanks. I'll reinstall mine and use some blue loctite this time.

[KarbonChemist]

Thanks for the info.
I have an extra I was planning on doing the same with.

[Will545]

I have a question about the forend. Is there a way to mount a sling attachment to it? Anyone see this as a bad idea? I'm getting an 870 soon but am trying to figure out the best way to attach a two point sling to it.

[plouffedaddy]

I have a question about the forend. Is there a way to mount a sling attachment to it? Anyone see this as a bad idea? I'm getting an 870 soon but am trying to figure out the best way to attach a two point sling to it.

Yes, the standard Magpul sling attachment works on the forend.