Just my opinion but I would go with a new barrell.
I'll second this. Without the right tools and patience, sawing off a shotgun barrel rarely ever turns out really well. You're also going to greatly affect how it patterns, and once it's done it's done.Since they make 870s as short as 18" why not just buy the length you want?
There is always the option of trying to sell or trade the current barrel that is on the gun. It would take more time and in the end may not work out but theres always someone who wants something...I definitely don't want to go shorter than 18". I'm taking the rem 870 in trade so I was hoping to convert it to a hd shotgun cheap. Not looking good so far. $119 is what I found for a barrel. Crap
Bull$hit.idk about your state but in most sawed offs are illegal id go with a new barrel
I am a cheap ass so this is most likely what I'll do!Bull$hit.
As long as the barrel is over 18", it's perfectly legal.
I turned this:
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Into this:
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Without breaking a single law. Yes, that's the original barrel, chopped to 18.1". It cost me $30, with a new bead installed.
To the OP--if you can find someone to just chop your barrel, chop away...it'll probably be cheaper than buying a new one.
Jesus child are you angry?Bull$hit. <-----
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Without breaking a single law. Yes, that's the original barrel, chopped to 18.1". It cost me $30, with a new bead installed.
nah... just render it useless and go buy another.No problem with chopping, so long as you're sure to keep it over 18". Many people do 18.5" just to "be on the safe side." Make sure you measure correctly as well.. and the whole "measure twice, cut once" thing applies too. If you accidentally cut it below 18", you are going to be in trouble. At that point you'll probably have to cut it into a million pieces and then jump over to Mordor and dump it in the volcano.