Iv got a 1187 compact 20 gauge for my 7 yr old and its still to long it has a synthic stock can I buy a wooden stock for a 870 20 gauge to cutt short to fit?? Will stock inner change on a 1187 to a 870?? Can't seem to find a wood stock for 1187 but I can find them for the 870! Please help before I waste money. Thank u
Gunsmithing Remington 870 gunsmith advice wanted
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IIRC they are different because of the drive spring tube at the rear of the receiver. I built one 11-87 years ago and lots of 870s. I vaguely recall trying to interchange stocks and it not being possible.
You can make it work but it will require a spacer. I just measured one of each and it looks like the recess for the stock bolt washer on the 870 is 2" deeper than the 11-87.
Another thing to consider. If your "compact" is a youth/Ladies model. You can only shorten it about 1/2" without jumping thru hoops.
I can't remember how much is possible but I've cut the action spring tube nut down and relieved the pad to allow it to go inside. Big pain for about an extra 1/2". Might want to look under your pad before you spend your $.
Another thing to consider. If your "compact" is a youth/Ladies model. You can only shorten it about 1/2" without jumping thru hoops.
I can't remember how much is possible but I've cut the action spring tube nut down and relieved the pad to allow it to go inside. Big pain for about an extra 1/2". Might want to look under your pad before you spend your $.
