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Went to Cabela's... Now I got a boom stick

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I picked up my first shotgun. It is a 12ga Remington Express Home Defense. Was on sale for $280 but had an extra $15 off for opening up a Cabela's credit card. Ha I can see myself getting into trouble with that one.

Now for alterations which I think I'll need. The stock is too long for my short arms so I'll be switching it out with Knoxx SpecOps Adjustable Stock. I will definitely need a light set up just not sure which one yet (Surefire forend is too expensive). Finally I think I'll get the mag tube extension. I know I need to get rid of the dimples first. That should be it. :D
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Is that the Nitro Mag? Pics or it didn't happen!
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GG Asian said:
The stock is too long for my short arms so I'll be switching it out with Knoxx SpecOps Adjustable Stock.
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That's what I installed on my Mossberg 590. You will love it!
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870? I do believe the 885 is the nitro mag.
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As stated above... Pics or it didn't happen!!!
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Got a cabela's opening here in a few months. I'm wanting a mossberg 590a1. Hoping for a grand opening deal!
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I wish we had one here in Central Oregon.
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GG Asian said:
I picked up my first shotgun.....Finally I think I'll get the mag tube extension.
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Most 870 HD's come with the 2 shot extension giving you 8 rnds.
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chameleon said:
I wish we had one here in Central Oregon.
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Coming to gateway mall in Springfield this year. Not central Oregon, but closer than Olympia!
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Congrats...Can't wait to see the pics...:)
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http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/ggasian/df476023.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/ggasian/4211b80d.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m41/ggasian/93557a23.jpg
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Here is mine. Nothing fancy but it will get the job done.
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That's weird. Mine only says "Remington 870" on the receiver. There is no "Express" stamped anywhere except on the box. Did I get something else?
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Congrats on the new shotty.
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Sounds and Looks like you got a nice deal!
The short mag made it look like it had a longer than 18" barrel. The extension will even things up a bit :D
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As for the mag extension... Should I go and get the dimples removed by a gunsmith? I don't have tools or the confidence to take them off myself. Wonder if it'll be expensive.
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GG Asian said:
That's weird. Mine only says "Remington 870" on the receiver. There is no "Express" stamped anywhere except on the box. Did I get something else?
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Doesn't matter. An 870 is an 870.

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As for the mag extension... Should I go and get the dimples removed by a gunsmith? I don't have tools or the confidence to take them off myself. Wonder if it'll be expensive.
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If you aren't confident in doing it yourself then yes. Just have a smith do it. It's pretty simple. But it would be cheaper to have a smith do it than to buy the tools needed anyway. Drill with 5/8 metal tamping bit I think. And a Drimmel tool to smooth the inside of the tube after you've drilled the holes. It is a very easy process.

Edit correction: 5/8 is way too big haha! It's actually 3/16
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GG Asian said:
I picked up my first shotgun. It is a 12ga Remington Express Home Defense. :D
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Congratulations!
I stopped at Cabela's in Dundee, MI yesterday and they didn'thave the Remington 870 Home Defense in stock. They guy knew what I was asking about because he showed me their sales flier. He took my name and number and said they would call me when they got them back in. I am curious if they really do call me back.
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