870 shell latch restaking

[jwang]

can anyone explain the process of restaking an 870 right side shell latch? is there anyway to do it without buying the thirty dollar tool?

[aippi]

Not easy. If you want it done correctly the tool is made for that. You can get by with a punch but will find it only works well on the bottom staking points. The top points are a bugger to get to, thus the design of the staking tool.

[M. Sage]

I managed to get mine together and functioning without staking them. Takes a little maneuvering to do it, but once the trigger group is in there, it holds them in place.

[aippi]

Yes, You got it together because the front trigger pin holds the shell latches in place. Staking is just to keep them from falling out when you are cleaning the weapon.

[jwang]

i'll bring it to a gunsmith to have it staked/quick checkup.

thanks guys