<munch munch munch> <-- sound of eating my words? <g>
Still, I have seen Mossberg barrels ringed by overtightening of the front band/clamp that secures the ventilated handguard, which sometimes shoots loose. That's a very thin band, however, compared to the mag extension clamps I've seen, I must admit!
I put a Vang extension on my 870. It has no clamp and is extremely sturdy -- probably more sturdy than the factory mag tube, even considering it's more exposed location ahead.
As a semi-related point, I see that Brownells is now selling SS and red ano'd aluminum followers for the 870. Kinda pricey, about $20 IIRC, but tempting for those of us who abhor plastic parts?
The mag extension discussion leads to a question...Dave, you have probably seen SGs exposed to more abuse than most of us...have you ever seen mag tubes or mag extensions bent or dented? (I have another hard-use question that I'll post separately.)
[This message has been edited by JNewell (edited June 15, 2000).]