I built my own Super shorty 870. I started with a old Wingmaster i had. The hardest part is moving the barrel support ring. For the fore end i cut down one from a TB Trap 870. Made a custom sling mount and magazine cap. Over all length is 17-1/2 inches.
Originally Posted By ALASKANFIRE: If you understand the amount of work needed for the conversion to 6.5" and are ok with it that's probably what I would do. The SBS obviously is far easier to do. As you know the cost is the same and you could always to the SBS and turn it into a super shorty later although it would not be able to cross state lines without approval as you mentioned.
I've seen numerous people mention making their own super shorty but I am not sure I've ever seen anyone actually do it. You sound like you know what it takes but a lot of people seem to underestimate the amount of work that went into them. That's why I was happy I found a factory Safety Harbor gun for a good price.
I built my own Super shorty 870. I started with a old Wingmaster i had. The hardest part is moving the barrel support ring. For the fore end i cut down one from a TB Trap 870. Made a custom sling mount and magazine cap. Over all length is 17-1/2 inches.