wingmaster barrel

[plankowner]

I have a friend who has a old wingmaster and would like to put a 18" barrel and use it for home defense, question is do the 870 barrel work for the wingmaster and if so anybody know where he can pick up an inexpensive one at ? money is tight at this time for him,but he really would like somthing at home for himself. thanks

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

IIRC:

870 Competition Trap and 870 Special Field barrels will not fit on the Wingmaster.

Express barrels will, but lack the detent to keep the magazine cap secured. Some have the hole drilled for installation of the detent, some don't. Drilling that hole is a major PITA. 870 Expresses use a grooved magazine spring follower with teeth on the front, combined with pressed lugs in the magazine tube to keep the magazine cap from turning off.

Other than those exceptions, I think any 870 barrel will work on your Wingmaster. I have a vintage Wingmaster with an Express 18" barrel, all I had to do was install the detent. Remind your friend that even if the barrel he buys is chambered for 3" shells, he can only use what the receiver is set up for - so if he has a 2 3/4" shotgun, he can only use 2 3/4" shells, even if he has a Magnum barrel installed.

Try AI&P Tactical, Cabela's, Corson's Barrels, TJ General Store - there are tons of 870 barrels out there; a little comparison shopping will find your friend a good barrel at a good price.

[plankowner]

thanks for the info !