Anyone have +1 extension on their 870?

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I'm upgrading an older Wingmaster. I like the balance of the current gun so I have no desire to get a +2 or +3 extension. A +1 extension has some appeal though. From what I can tell, a +1 adds very little to the overall length of the mag tube. I also like that it's short enough that it doesn't need an extra clamp.

Anyone use a +1 extension on their 870? If so, is it worth it, or should I just stick with current capacity?

Thanks!

 

[StuntManMike]

I have one and I recommend it. The balance my 870 with a +1 is much better than my other 870s which all have +2's. I am actually thinking about going to +1's on all of them. Check out the epic thread on 10-8 forum about The Fighting 870. Instructor Tim Lau and quite a few people in that thread favor the +1 extension.

 

[Dave McC]

I don't.

However, here's my take on extensions in general.

When I put them (one two round and one three) on my "Serious" 870s, I was big,strong, and healthy. Swinging a 9 lb shotgun was child's play.

Now, in my declining days, a lighter,more nimble tool makes sense. I can still handle the heavyweights, but I can see the writing on the wall.

Extensions have other advantages besides more rounds at hand.

The weight out front helps keeping the muzzle on target and cuts recoil a bit.

Those 9 pounders do not kick very much.

The other advantage comes with the clamp. Proper clamping can halve slug group size.

A 1 round extension will add maybe 3 oz empty to the O/A weight. That can help handling, but so much depends on the shooter.

Besides my two HD 870s, Frankenstein( my parts 870) can be considered as a HD candidate here. No extension, and stoked with 4 buck simply because I have plenty. I added a 3 oz weight to smooth the swing out some. Handles well, for me. And it's faster than the behemoths.

Let me close with this. A 1 oz extension is a possibly worthy add on. So are bigger ones and so is none.

Find out what works for you and go for it.