Tweaking my 870

[adamjay]

I have played around with different configs on my 870. Ultimately for HD, I went back to the standard stock- just feels so good, faster to get a bead, easier to control (it's all about what you practice with). I decided to go with stock mag tube- lighter and faster to me. 18.5" barrel. I use barrel clamp for light if I need it. When I feel like playing with optics (holo or 3-9x scope with the slug barrel for shotgun only hunts) I slap on the b-square saddle mount. I did replace the plastic mag follower. IMO, time at the range is more important than any configuration. Just my opinions. Try different stuff and see what you like, then sell the extra stuff on calguns marketplace. Good luck.

[negolien]

I do find that a shoulder stock with a pistol grip makes it very easy to load rather than just a plain stock imo.

[the foot]

Keep it simple and lightweight. Practice a lot, practice in conditions where you may be required to use your weapon. Rig a comfortable sling setup.

[MAC USMC]

A 12 guage shotgun can be a very versatile weapon with the purchase of various barrels. I have the Remington 870 also and bought a rifled barrel for slug rounds, one for goose, one for quail and dove and a shorter one for home defense, etc. The accuracy from rifled slug barrel is quite good by the way.

Practice with these barrels will put a smile on your face. I recommend reloading if you intend to shoot much. It is very simple and rewards your budget.

[9mmContagion]

Just keep it stock for HD. No reason to have anything fancy. Not even a light is necessary. If you think about it, if you are truly using this for HD the last thing you want to be doing when you are startled and jump out of bed is fumble around with a bunch of crap. Then turn on that tac light when your half way down the stairs to let some "bad guy" know you're coming down the stairs. You don't need to be a perfect shot when you fire that shotgun at a 15 ft distance inside your home. Stick with the iron sights and spend your money on another gun to have fun with. Leave the HD shotty at home where it belongs and get a 28" for skeet if you want

[acorn]

Just keep it stock for HD. No reason to have anything fancy. Not even a light is necessary. If you think about it, if you are truly using this for HD the last thing you want to be doing when you are startled and jump out of bed is fumble around with a bunch of crap. Then turn on that tac light when your half way down the stairs to let some "bad guy" know you're coming down the stairs. You don't need to be a perfect shot when you fire that shotgun at a 15 ft distance inside your home. Stick with the iron sights and spend your money on another gun to have fun with. Leave the HD shotty at home where it belongs and get a 28" for skeet if you want

All Right!!

Common sense from a new member.

Welcome to the forum.