A-Tech 8 Posted October 4, 2013 So I just bought my first 870 yesterday. Only change is the XS sights. What say all of the 870 gurus on what I should do to improve my new shotgun? I'm sure the stock will go as well as a mag tube extension. Anything else I should know about? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,813 Posted October 4, 2013 I really like the oversize safety - can push the safety off and tell whether it's on or not without moving hand from firing grip: http://www.brownells.com/shotgun-parts/receiver-action-parts/safety-parts/safeties/remington-870-1100-11-87-big-speed-safety-prod1599.aspx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Njbanshee 9 Posted October 4, 2013 Mag tube, and ar style pistol grip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Patrick 638 Posted October 4, 2013 Chainsaw because screw zombies... I'd get the magpul furniture and call it a day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcbethr 42 Posted October 4, 2013 I would take a picture of it, sell it on the forum, and use the money to buy a Mossberg 500. But seriously, much of it depends on what you plan to use the gun for. If it's home defense I would say that the #1 accessory would be a sidesaddle or buttstock shell holder. After that, maybe a flashlight. The 870 is pretty darn good out of the box. You have a fine gun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rifleman1 32 Posted October 4, 2013 So I just bought my first 870 yesterday. Only change is the XS sights. What say all of the 870 gurus on what I should do to improve my new shotgun? I'm sure the stock will go as well as a mag tube extension. Anything else I should know about? Upgrades completed: Jumbo Head Safety Stainless Steel Follower Non-MIM Extractor TacStar Side Saddle Shotgun Flashlight Mount Picitinny Rail http://www.rem870.com/2012/10/17/10-must-have-upgrades-for-your-remington-870-shotgun/ http://www.rem870.co...r-less-than-20/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,882 Posted October 4, 2013 Become a magpul junkie and magpul it out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted October 4, 2013 Mesa tactical sidesaddle with integrated picatinney rail. Burris fast fire optic. Mesa tactical urbino stock. Flashlight. This will be my build shortly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CommonSense 0 Posted October 4, 2013 So I just bought my first 870 yesterday. Only change is the XS sights. What say all of the 870 gurus on what I should do to improve my new shotgun? I'm sure the stock will go as well as a mag tube extension. Anything else I should know about? Before you think about mods, put a good quantity of ammo through it and make sure it is 100% reliable. Then you must test fire after each mod to make sure the modded gun is reliable. A tricked-out firearm that is not reliable is pretty darn useless. Please note that there have been extraction /ejection issues with recent 870's; and some people recommend replacing the MIM extractor with a forged, milled steel one, as Rifleman1 has done. But again, shoot it before you change anything and test reliability; you might find an issue that will be covered under warranty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Patrick 638 Posted October 4, 2013 Mesa tactical sidesaddle with integrated picatinney rail. Burris fast fire optic. Mesa tactical urbino stock. Flashlight. This will be my build shortly I have a ff3 on my 930 it's a really nice optic for the money Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lalo 13 Posted October 4, 2013 +1 on these items. Everything else I would say depends on what you're setting up this gun for. Jumbo Head Safety Stainless Steel Follower (or some color OTHER than the color of the rim of the shells you use) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,813 Posted October 4, 2013 BTW, which model 870 did you get, and how do you like the XS sights? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A-Tech 8 Posted October 5, 2013 BTW, which model 870 did you get, and how do you like the XS sights? 870 Tacticool. Got the one with the XS sights for 2 reasons...I don't like bead, and they had it on the shelf...haven't shot it yet though. As for testing before modding, I'm not trying to build a super operator high speed shotgun. I'm asking more about the common problems that get fixed by swap. Like the extractor and follower...as for a warranty..that was voided the SECOND I purchased it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites