870 Mag Tube Extension

[Richard Simmons]

I've got an 870 Wingmaster and an extra 18"bbl. Who makes a reliable and easy to install 2 or 3 rd mag extension? TIA

[tank_monkey]

I've got an 870 Wingmaster and an extra 18"bbl. Who makes a reliable and easy to install 2 or 3 rd mag extension? TIA

There are tons out there. Tac Star makes one, I don't know how reliable it is. Are you asking opinions of what mag extension kits are any good? As for me, I don't have any aftermarket tube mag extender kits, all my combat shotties are stock.

[Richard Simmons]

Yes. looking for suggestions on what works best and is easy to install. Sportsmans Warehouse sells the TacStar. I've also seen reference to Nordic and GG&G. Walmart has one for $56 that has some good review but you have to do some minor mods to the end of the existing tube. Wondering if you have to do that regardless of the extension?

[skorpion]

I did a bunch of reading on magazine extensions before I got one for my 870. I went with a Remington factory extension with the clamp for my 20". Hard to beat for the price.

[Richard Simmons]

I did a bunch of reading on magazine extensions before I got one for my 870. I went with a Remington factory extension with the clamp for my 20". Hard to beat for the price.
Did you get the +2 or +3? I'm assuming the 3 since yours is the 20"bbl

On their site now. I guess I need the tube, spring, tube coupling and the extension bracket and bracket bolt?

[skorpion]

Did you get the +2 or +3? I'm assuming the 3 since yours is the 20"bbl

On their site now. I guess I need the tube, spring, tube coupling and the extension bracket and bracket bolt?Yep, I got the +3 from Midway. The extended tube came as a kit with everything that was needed (spring and all).

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1601918944/remington-magazine-tube-extension-remington-870-12-gauge-steel-blue

You're probably already aware, but just in case you aren't: You will have to file or dremel down the bumps that retain the spring at the end of the factory mag tube to allow the new spring and follow to feed all the way through to the extension. I used a file on mine and it didn't take long to do.

[Schuetzenman]

Yes. looking for suggestions on what works best and is easy to install. Sportsmans Warehouse sells the TacStar. I've also seen reference to Nordic and GG&G. Walmart has one for $56 that has some good review but you have to do some minor mods to the end of the existing tube. Wondering if you have to do that regardless of the extension?

Check Brownell's. They have reviews on the product they sell. Look for the one with the best rating. It is what i would do and do when I want to get something I am not familiar with.

[Richard Simmons]

Thank you all.

[Helen Keller]

https://s21.postimg.org/u4bylgk3b/20170429_121204.jpg


mine has a wilson combat +2 extension, no issues .



http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Extension-Tube-Right-Hand-2-Shot-12-Gauge/productinfo/SGET-RH-2/

[Richard Simmons]

Picked up one of the Tac Star 2rd extensions today. Installation was a breeze. It said it was parkerized but it actually matches the bluing on my Wingmaster very well.

[Richard Simmons]

The finish difference between the gun and the extension is more pronounced in natural light than it is indoors but I still like the way it looks. With the weight of the extension and two more rounds of 9 pellet, 00 buck you can really feel the difference. It's a little muzzle heavy now, at least for the first few rounds. I actually prefer it this way.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/DSCF1026_zpshsns7s5i.jpg

I don't plan on adding a sling since I'd have to add an attachment point to the buttstock so I'm not planning on installing a bracket between the barrel and the extension. With a sling and or hard/duty use I probably would.

[skorpion]

Looks good - that's a finely finished specimen on both the wood and metal. I always liked how tube mag extensions give shotguns that "I mean business" look.

[Richard Simmons]

Looks good - that's a finely finished specimen on both the wood and metal. I always liked how tube mag extensions give shotguns that "I mean business" look.

Thanks. I've never owned an 870 that wasn't a Wingmaster. Based on the other versions I've handled over the years the WM isn't perfect, the buttstock tends to stand proud from the receiver but over all they seem to run a good bit nicer overall. Remington makes a "Hardwood Home Defense" model based on their Express line I'd like to check out. Also their Marine Magnum is one I'll be picking up as soon as I accumulate some rewards cards off my Sportsman Warehouse Visa card.

[l921428x]

It looks good Richard.