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The only difference was in the design of the locking mechanism. On the advanced research there is a small latch that catches on the locking mechanism in the up position. On the maruzen, this latch caught a part of the grip, and was not able to fold out into the open position. So, I removed this latch with a Hack saw, and sanded it smooth. |
I believe that the Advanced Research stock is a tiny bit narrower than the Maruzen stock intended to be used with the M870, but this worked out to my advantage, as the tight fit acted as a sorf of friction fit locking mechanism in either the up or open position. It takes a great deal of force to open and close the stock. And if the fit becomes loose, it's very easy to tighten the screw holding it all together.
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Shell holder On top of this stock I placed the 5-shell holder, also made my Advanced Research. This particular shell holder was designed to be used with the folding stock, and therefor installation was a snap. It just screws right into the mounting holes already on the stock. And I think it adds a touch of class.
Heat Shield The second major part of this phase of the project was the heat shield. I don't believe that the Maruzen and the real remington M870 have the same dimensions, due to the fact that the heat shield fits a little too snuggly on the barrel.
One problem I had was that the fore grip rubs against the bottom of the heat shield. This friction caused the racking action to be a little more difficult, and would sometimes jam up the action all together. The racking action would also cause the heat shied to twist, and uncenter itself on the barrel.
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correct this problem, I took a steel grate, and sanded down the bottom of
the heat shield. This takes a lot of patience, for the Advanced Research heat
shield isn't made out of airsoft grade metal. It's meant for the real thing.
But after a while, the heat shield fits snug against the fore grip, but still
making it comfortable to rack.
A word of warning about the heat shield... when fitting the heat shield to the gun, it will scratch the finish off of the barrel. This isn't a problem for me, since I intend on leaving the heat shield on all the time. But for those who like a modular customized shotgun approach, be advised that your gun will look like crap up close if you take the heat shield off.
Here are some links where I got my info and purchased the parts: http://www.atigunstocks.com/ and http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/
The end? And that's phase one of my "Ultimate, Badass Shotgun" project. I would tell you all of my future plans for the shotgun, but I don't want anyone stealing my ideas before I've implemented them, if you know what I mean. But I will definitly keep you posted on the outcome. (which will contain: lasers, flashlights, extended mags, scopes, sights, etc...). Until then, thanks for checking out my pride and joy shottie. by Andrew Newton [newton@oxy.edu]