Black Majik
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Hi all you 870 experts.
Not too long ago I put on an express hardwood stocks on my 80's 870 Wingmaster. This guns main purpose is for home defense use. Only "modifications" are the express wood stocks and ext. mag. tube, factory.
Now to my question, the buttstock, when i put it on the receiver looks to be thicker than the receiver, hence it is not flush. I thought all 870 receivers should have the same thickness/width so I was quite surprised when I saw this. I can run my fingers along the edge and feel a noticeable difference in height. Also, its visible too, to give an idea of the difference in fit.
I've thought about sanding the buttstock down to get a flush fit with the receiver, but I'd figure I'd ask you guru's your opinion on this matter. Why would an 870 stock from the factory not fit an older 870 Wingmaster?
Now if I did sand it down, I know the finish would be different from my buttstock to the forearm. Should I sand the whole stock and restain the stock? Which wood stain would you recommend, or how would you recommend I refinish my stock? Anyways I'd appreciate any help you guys can help me.
Thanks all
Not too long ago I put on an express hardwood stocks on my 80's 870 Wingmaster. This guns main purpose is for home defense use. Only "modifications" are the express wood stocks and ext. mag. tube, factory.
Now to my question, the buttstock, when i put it on the receiver looks to be thicker than the receiver, hence it is not flush. I thought all 870 receivers should have the same thickness/width so I was quite surprised when I saw this. I can run my fingers along the edge and feel a noticeable difference in height. Also, its visible too, to give an idea of the difference in fit.
I've thought about sanding the buttstock down to get a flush fit with the receiver, but I'd figure I'd ask you guru's your opinion on this matter. Why would an 870 stock from the factory not fit an older 870 Wingmaster?
Now if I did sand it down, I know the finish would be different from my buttstock to the forearm. Should I sand the whole stock and restain the stock? Which wood stain would you recommend, or how would you recommend I refinish my stock? Anyways I'd appreciate any help you guys can help me.
Thanks all