Warning

 

Close
Confirm Action

Are you sure you wish to do this?

Cancel Confirm
AR15.COM
Armory Sponsor
1/30/2012 1:35:41 PM EDT
So I recently purchased and am the VERY proud owner of a shotgun. I went basic and got the Remington 870 Express, 18" barrel, with the extended 7+1 mag tube. I have a mess of questions for everybody.

1. I bought a bunch of A-Zoom Snap Caps so I can dry fire the shit out of this thing as I sit on my couch with a beer without the fear of shooting a hole in the wall. I have noticed the snap caps are getting chewed to shit. Should I be concerned? Normal?

2. I use a TufCloth to wipe down the finishes on my AR and pistols. I'm assuming its okay to wipe down the receiver of the 870? Should I stay away from the barrel?

3. What are some cheap beginner modifications I can do to this firearm? Handgaurd?

Thanks for your patience, I know I have a lot of questions, feel free to answer any that you feel like.
1/30/2012 2:06:00 PM EDT
[#1]
My opinions are just that.  

My first mods would be:

Side saddle

Flashlight

sling plate w/ good sling

That would satisfy me.  Good choice of Shotgun.  It should give you a life time of enjoyment and might save your life someday.
1/30/2012 4:12:31 PM EDT
[#2]
Quoted:
My opinions are just that.  

My first mods would be:

Side saddle

Flashlight

sling plate w/ good sling

That would satisfy me.  Good choice of Shotgun.  It should give you a life time of enjoyment and might save your life someday.


What is a good load for home defense?
1/30/2012 4:51:10 PM EDT
[#3]
Quoted:
Quoted:
My opinions are just that.  

My first mods would be:

Side saddle

Flashlight

sling plate w/ good sling

That would satisfy me.  Good choice of Shotgun.  It should give you a life time of enjoyment and might save your life someday.


What is a good load for home defense?


00 Buck, most use 2 3/4" to lesson recoil and allow faster follow up shots.

I agree first mods would be side saddle, a flashlight, or surefire fore end if you have extra cash for one. Then a decent sling.
1/30/2012 5:02:26 PM EDT
[#4]
Sounds like you chose a good one for your first!
1/30/2012 5:06:39 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
My opinions are just that.  

My first mods would be:

Side saddle

Flashlight

sling plate w/ good sling

That would satisfy me.  Good choice of Shotgun.  It should give you a life time of enjoyment and might save your life someday.


What is a good load for home defense?


00 Buck, most use 2 3/4" to lesson recoil and allow faster follow up shots.

I agree first mods would be side saddle, a flashlight, or surefire fore end if you have extra cash for one. Then a decent sling.


Somebody want to give me a quick run-down on the shot size for buck shot loads?

Sounds like 00 is most common.
1/30/2012 5:11:36 PM EDT
[#6]
Is the different loads just designate the different gauge shotgun?
1/30/2012 5:16:22 PM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
My opinions are just that.  

My first mods would be:

Side saddle

Flashlight

sling plate w/ good sling

That would satisfy me.  Good choice of Shotgun.  It should give you a life time of enjoyment and might save your life someday.


What is a good load for home defense?


00 Buck, most use 2 3/4" to lesson recoil and allow faster follow up shots.

I agree first mods would be side saddle, a flashlight, or surefire fore end if you have extra cash for one. Then a decent sling.


Somebody want to give me a quick run-down on the shot size for buck shot loads?

Sounds like 00 is most common.




00 buck is the popular choice.  2 3/4 shells will give you 9 pellets of 00.
1/30/2012 6:06:40 PM EDT
[#8]
Thanks, appreciate it.
Armory Sponsor