Remington authorized repair center

[romulus]

Hello to all members:
Years ago, after my 870P failed after a measly 50 rounds, I took it to a local repair shop, the now thankfully deceased Gander Mountain. The ejector spring had come loose. The repair shop re-peened the existing rivet, while taking little care to protect the polished blue finish. I can live with the damage to the finish (fairly minor however noticeable,) but am concerned about the quality of the repair as I learn more about this shotgun. I would assume that the existing rivet was re-cut and not replaced. Do any of you have good recommendations with authorized repair centers (e.g. Ahlman's?) that could inspect the quality of repair, so that I can sleep easier that the ejector spring will hold? And if a new ejector spring rivet is required, that the repair center would do a good refinish job after installation of said rivet?

My thanks in advance for advice, opinions, experiences. Best,
Romulus

originally posted on FL

 

[Old Shooter]

I punched "Remington authorized repair center' into a yahoo search and up came a list of 24 authorized repair centers and a map showing locations with contact information. Maybe give the closest one a call?

 

[romulus]

Thanks, Old Shooter...that would be Ahlmans in MN. Just asking for people's experiences with the quality of repairs at their repair center of choice. I'm hoping my fellow forumites can help me avoid another miserable experience. Thanks again!

 

[lemaymiami]

There's a guy who appears on these threads regularly that does a brisk business with 870's and is Remington trained... You might contact him for your repair and get a quote... https://www.aiptactical.com/

 

[romulus]

Oh yes, JD from AI&P! Great fellow! I exchanged emails with him a few months back and he told me that he's not in the individual repair business. He was kind enough to entertain my query but suggested I go to a Remington authorized repair center. The question remains: is there a repair center with a stellar reputation for quality work in your experiences? Many thanks for your replies, Old Shooter and Lemaymiami!

 

[George P]

Do you not have a local gunsmith near you? The Remington is something any gunsmith (real gunsmith) should be able to fix with their eyes closed.

 

[romulus]

Gunsmiths in Wisconsin are quite rare (the real ones you mention.). I would like someone who is Remington certified to assess the repair done by Gander's gunsmith to make sure its within spec. The rivet was not changed out, and maybe that's ok, but I'd like to be sure and have a new rivet installed if so required, even if this means refinishing the receiver (originally buggered up by GM's gunsmith.) Grateful to you for your insight, George!

 

[George P]

Have you shot it and are having problems, or???? I mean, if it's working properly, then shoot it.

 

[c1ogden]

Hello to all members:
Years ago, after my 870P failed after a measly 50 rounds, I took it to a local repair shop, the now thankfully deceased Gander Mountain. The ejector spring had come loose. The repair shop re-peened the existing rivet, while taking little care to protect the polished blue finish. I can live with the damage to the finish (fairly minor however noticeable,) but am concerned about the quality of the repair as I learn more about this shotgun. I would assume that the existing rivet was re-cut and not replaced. Do any of you have good recommendations with authorized repair centers (e.g. Ahlman's?) that could inspect the quality of repair, so that I can sleep easier that the ejector spring will hold? And if a new ejector spring rivet is required, that the repair center would do a good refinish job after installation of said rivet?

My thanks in advance for advice, opinions, experiences. Best,
Romulus

originally posted on FL

I don't remember the name but I used one in NY a few years ago. The took waaayyyy too long and did only half the requested work.

 

[romulus]

Sorry to hear that! That's why I'm trying to get a rating from members of the various repair centers across the country. Thanks so much,
Rom

 

[mjsdwash]

reusing a rivet is common if there's enough to work with. As long as its secure, it should hold for decades, at least until someone puts the barrel in wrong (hint, don't let your friends put it together). If it has no wiggle, it should be fine. If the peen is round, and the ejector is tight, its good. If its loose, have it redone. If its tight, but the peen is not round, make a note to have it replaced if you ever need any other service. Rivets are pretty easy to judge by eye. They're one of the few gun parts that is usually done according to judgement rather than a specsheet.

 

[romulus]

This is true enlightenment! mjsdwash, that's what i feel uncomfortable judging, the roundness of the peen and the height of that little dome, i.e. is there enough meat. As far as being secure, it is. One thing I haven't thought about doing is consulting my old Kunhausen manual - duh. But thanks so much for the input.

Rom

 

[Bull Nutria]

call Remington ask for a UPS label, tell them you want to send it to Ilion NY, cuz repair center not handy!

Bull

 

[romulus]

Thanks to everyone again. Bull, I will give your idea shot, it sounds like the ticket. Best to all,
Rom

 

[nulook45]

Could i ask is this a matt finish or a polished blue ??
If its a matte finish you might try bill wilson and Wilsoncombat.com . for 229 they clean and refinish your shotgun do any repairs including ejectors replace any worn parts and return it to you with new remington plastic stock and forearm
they also convert it to flextab so it wont jam if you short stroke it . I just had my express magnum done there they did a great job
Just dont send them anything you want to keep like wood stocks they do not return wood its called the remington steel program . Scatergun technology .