870 Rem upgrade parts review

[ByronF]

Speedfeed I stock set: VERY nice stock set. Variant I has the twin two round mag tubes in the sides of the buttstock. The stock is not hollow. Very strong, perhaps a tad heavier than the original walnut. The version with the integral shell holders in the stock might be uncomfortable for lefties since the starboard holder is near the comb.

TacStar mag extension: Again, a well made piece. It's all steel and comes with a longer spring (carbon steel I believe). Feeding from the tube is reliable. I'd not have a plastic mag extension unless it's a Hollywood prop.

Mossberg replacement bbl for 870: At 18.5" this is a handy little unit. Finish is somewhere between the Rem Wingmaster and Express models. The hole for the bead front sight could be a little smoother inside the barrel. Perhaps a little fine emory will smooth it up. You'd think they could adequately label and identify the barrel in fewer than 50 words, but it actually required 51 words. The stampings on the left and right side of the barrel reads like a danged book. But like the bumper sticker says, "If you're close enough to read this..."


I'm planning on sending it off for refinishing in the next month or so. I'm considering painting the stock with OD green Alumahyde to match my FAL and Armalite. Undecided at this point.