870 Heat shield

[rorschach]

a while ago i found a 870 heatshield/bayo lug on ebay.. the first military issued style (not as sturdy as the current).. if you search a little, you might find another one..

IMA-USA (the guys in Shotgun News with the cool military cartoons) had some re-pop M1897 trenchgun shield/bayo lugs a while back, I was gonna get one for my M12 for ha-ha's.

EDIT Here ya go: http://www.ima-usa.com/product_info....roducts_id/512

[Tweak338]

a while ago i found a 870 heatshield/bayo lug on ebay.. the first military issued style (not as sturdy as the current).. if you search a little, you might find another one..

[ts]

"I had a Tac-star on my 870 about 12 years ago. It wouldn't stay put and didn't really shield much of anything so I pitched it.

They look cool, but kind of a waste if you ask me."

"+1.

I had the Tac-Star on my 870. After a while they can come loose, move a fraction of an inch forward, and you wont be able to slide the pump all the way back.

I would never have one on my home defense shotty for that reason."

Lets see.. 100% negative reviews of this product IN THIS THREAD... One states that it can cause the gun to become useless.. Looks like you for a good one

And did I miss the memo when Tac-Star became a "good" company? How are they "good"? DO they have friendly staff? Do they save hungry kittens from the streets? By "good" do you mean they are tasty? I sure its not there creap bolt on parts.. Because those are a pile of crap... Must be some other "good"

Tac-Star is made by Pachmayr I believe, I have used some of their grips before and I was very pleased. Bro - I am doing research on heat shields - not having a pissing contest with you again. You have already stated your ideas on heat shields so why are you ever posting again? I would be more then appreciative if anyone had any other suggestions or input on heat shields. The way I look at it - it is going to be around $20, not a huge investment, if I don't like it, I won't use it. I always consult my fellow CalGun members before I make a purchase of something that I know very little about. Right now, Tac-Star looks to be better then ATI and requires no modifications to fit correctly. So that seems to be the runner up.

[NwG]

Now that one looks good - from a good company as well, any other suggestions?

"I had a Tac-star on my 870 about 12 years ago. It wouldn't stay put and didn't really shield much of anything so I pitched it.

They look cool, but kind of a waste if you ask me."

"+1.

I had the Tac-Star on my 870. After a while they can come loose, move a fraction of an inch forward, and you wont be able to slide the pump all the way back.

I would never have one on my home defense shotty for that reason."

Lets see.. 100% negative reviews of this product IN THIS THREAD... One states that it can cause the gun to become useless.. Looks like you for a good one

And did I miss the memo when Tac-Star became a "good" company? How are they "good"? DO they have friendly staff? Do they save hungry kittens from the streets? By "good" do you mean they are tasty? I sure its not there creap bolt on parts.. Because those are a pile of crap... Must be some other "good"

[ts]

TacStar..
http://www.impactguns.com/store/751103011713.html

Now that one looks good - from a good company as well, any other suggestions?

[Tweak338]

TacStar..

http://www.impactguns.com/store/751103011713.html

[ts]

Thats a pretty damn serious drawback right there if you ask me....could get you killed. Even if it's not on a defense shotty, that alone could end a nice day at the range (ask me how I know this)

I never even considered that - good point, if it takes away from the reliability of the weapon then it is a definite drawback despite any pro's that might come up. As for the lock tight, would that really hold it in position?

FYI the only reason why I have a fake can on my UZI is because it is a 16" barrel and it just looks really stupid without it - plus it acts as a heat shield.

But my main question here is what is the best heat shield for the 870? What do you guys suggest?

ATI is a POS
Mossberg fits, but requires modifications I have learned

There has to be more companies that make a heat shield for an 870, I know some Mossberg 500's come stock with heat shields, does Remington offer any?

[proraptor]

a little red loctite and that heatshield won't come loose. why anyone wouldn't put loctite on a heatshied I don't know...

[rorschach]

I just really don't see any drawbacks to having one

After a while they can come loose, move a fraction of an inch forward, and you wont be able to slide the pump all the way back.

Thats a pretty damn serious drawback right there if you ask me....could get you killed. Even if it's not on a defense shotty, that alone could end a nice day at the range (ask me how I know this)

[proraptor]

if the guy wants a heat shield let him get one...heat shields look cool and I want one for mine also....not to mention if you have a sling and carry it on your shoulder I wouldn't mind a heat shiel to ensure I don't get burned

[-hanko]

I do have a fake can on my UZI. The issue here is not the decision to get one, the issue here is what heat shield is the best.

I reconsidered my reply & I see your point.

Both the fake can and the heat shield will be invaluable when the zombies attack

-hanko

[ts]

IMO... None... A heat shield has little to no pratical use on a shotgun. Of all the shotgun drills I have ever done in any of the classes I have taken never once have I had a reason to grab the barrel.. The only thing one could possable do for you is get caught on something or cause the weapon to malf. at a time of need...

What is up will all this fake and usless crap people bolt on there guns? There is even a whole thread about it! Please, don't give the rest of the country any more reason to make fun of us!

You haven't even picked up the gun yet and you already want to TapCofuk it.. Next you will ask what is the best flash hider to get....

I am starting to learn towards the same conclusion. But none the less they sure do look cool. I just really don't see any drawbacks to having one - I doubt they add any real noticeable weight, if it is quality made it would not get snagged on anything, etc. The pro of a heat shield are the fact that it could protect you the hot barrel and it looks cool. To each his own. I already have an old Browning O/U (might sell it, someone just offered me $1,300 for it).

[NwG]

I do have a fake can on my UZI. The issue here is not the decision to get one, the issue here is what heat shield is the best.

IMO... None... A heat shield has little to no pratical use on a shotgun. Of all the shotgun drills I have ever done in any of the classes I have taken never once have I had a reason to grab the barrel.. The only thing one could possable do for you is get caught on something or cause the weapon to malf. at a time of need...

What is up will all this fake and usless crap people bolt on there guns? There is even a whole thread about it! Please, don't give the rest of the country any more reason to make fun of us!

You haven't even picked up the gun yet and you already want to TapCofuk it.. Next you will ask what is the best flash hider to get....

[ts]

How can the barrel cool more quickly if it's covered with a piece of perforated sheet metal?? ...

The heat shield is supposed to protect your hand from the hot barrel, it will not help cool the barrel.

"...look pretty damn cool" is in the eye of the beholder; it will add weight and not add to function or make the gun easier to shoot. I'd add a heat shield about as fast as I'd put a fake supressor on a rifle

If you're set on one, see if Wilson / Scattergun Tech might sell one as an individual part.

hth

-hanko

I do have a fake can on my UZI. The issue here is not the decision to get one, the issue here is what heat shield is the best.

[-hanko]

Hey guys, I just purchased an 870 and I am looking to put a heat shield on it, I consulted a few of my friends and they all said it really helps dissipate heat, not to mention look pretty damn cool.

Can anyone help me out with suggestions? Please post pics if you got them.

Thanks,
Tony

How can the barrel cool more quickly if it's covered with a piece of perforated sheet metal?? ...

The heat shield is supposed to protect your hand from the hot barrel, it will not help cool the barrel.

"...look pretty damn cool" is in the eye of the beholder; it will add weight and not add to function or make the gun easier to shoot. I'd add a heat shield about as fast as I'd put a fake supressor on a rifle

If you're set on one, see if Wilson / Scattergun Tech might sell one as an individual part.

hth

-hanko