Heat Shields on Remington 870's? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

usmcxd · 04-11-2008, 08:26 PM

do the heat shields that are available on the market for the Remington 870's, fit on any of the 870 barrels?

also, how do they actually mount? does it require any drilling or tap setting?

i am curious how one would work on my 870 18" barrel.

help me if you can.

thank you.

Kaboom · 04-11-2008, 08:40 PM

I THINK they just clamp around the barrel, was looking at them for my Marine Magnum but they look kinda flimsy to me.

nothingness · 04-11-2008, 08:57 PM

yea, i'm pretty sure they just sorta clamp on. there is tension in the steel, like a U shape and the tension alone is enough to keep it on the barrel...or should.
dunno though since I have vent rib and nothing cool like that fits mine

Texan29 · 04-11-2008, 09:21 PM

I have heard from multiple people that the normal heatshields that you see require some modification to fit on the 870's. They're sort of a drop in / one size fits most product so if you're afraid of doing some modding of your 870 to make it work I'd pass.

Raskolnikov · 04-11-2008, 10:20 PM

Mine clamps onto the barrel near the chamber, has two screws to hold it tight towards the muzzle. No modifications necessary... I think it's from Tac-Star, don't remember exactly. It's all steel, and one thing I've noticed is that it scratches up the barrel quite a bit when I take it off for cleaning - yes, you have to remove it every time you clean the shotgun, at least if you're removing the barrel.

I'm gonna try to find out what I have and get back to you.

Raskolnikov · 04-11-2008, 10:25 PM

Here it is. Ordered it from Cabela's too:

Cabela's -- TacStar Universal Barrel Shroud

I didn't have any trouble installing it. It doesn't seem to interfere with the functioning of the gun (I also have a Tac-Star pistol grip forend, fyi). Just a pain in the butt to take apart for cleaning.

03RangerXLT · 04-12-2008, 12:12 AM

just my opinion but...
stay away from the heat shield. I added one to my shotgun. It was on good and tight. After 3 days of Shotgun Operator course with my agency, i ditched that rattly piece of junk for the plain barrel. Now I have to live with the scratches from installing it.

usmcxd · 04-12-2008, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03RangerXLT

just my opinion but...
stay away from the heat shield. I added one to my shotgun. It was on good and tight. After 3 days of Shotgun Operator course with my agency, i ditched that rattly piece of junk for the plain barrel. Now I have to live with the scratches from installing it.

that is what i was wondering, because from what i can tell, it looked like it "clamped on" with the whole screw pressing against the barrel, which does not appeal to me at all.

so, i will be leaving that off the list for sure.

thank you to everyone who has taken the time to stop by and share their honest opinions.

04-11-2008, 08:26 PM	#1
usmcxd XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: disney world / orlando florida Posts: 502	Heat Shields on Remington 870's? do the heat shields that are available on the market for the Remington 870's, fit on any of the 870 barrels? also, how do they actually mount? does it require any drilling or tap setting? i am curious how one would work on my 870 18" barrel. help me if you can. thank you.

04-11-2008, 08:40 PM	#2
Kaboom XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mid-Coast USA Posts: 2,033	I THINK they just clamp around the barrel, was looking at them for my Marine Magnum but they look kinda flimsy to me. __________________ The disinformation here has officially made me NOT give up.

04-11-2008, 08:57 PM	#3
nothingness XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ft.Worth, Tx / Depression Ranch Posts: 790	yea, i'm pretty sure they just sorta clamp on. there is tension in the steel, like a U shape and the tension alone is enough to keep it on the barrel...or should. dunno though since I have vent rib and nothing cool like that fits mine __________________ RON PAUL IN 2008 ~ tnfgh When the Government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the Government, there is tyranny. - Thomas Jefferson

04-11-2008, 09:21 PM	#4
Texan29 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 107	I have heard from multiple people that the normal heatshields that you see require some modification to fit on the 870's. They're sort of a drop in / one size fits most product so if you're afraid of doing some modding of your 870 to make it work I'd pass. __________________ Wreck'em Tech! Go Red Raiders! Carry: Smith & Wesson 637 .38 Spl +P and Crimson Trace Grips HD: Springfield XD-45C in a Comp-Tac M-TAC Remington 870 w/ Improved Cylinder and 00 Buckshot

04-12-2008, 12:12 AM	#7
03RangerXLT XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Atlanta area, Georgia Posts: 2,145	just my opinion but... stay away from the heat shield. I added one to my shotgun. It was on good and tight. After 3 days of Shotgun Operator course with my agency, i ditched that rattly piece of junk for the plain barrel. Now I have to live with the scratches from installing it. __________________ -John WAR DAMN EAGLE!!!

04-11-2008, 10:20 PM	#5
Raskolnikov XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 89	Mine clamps onto the barrel near the chamber, has two screws to hold it tight towards the muzzle. No modifications necessary... I think it's from Tac-Star, don't remember exactly. It's all steel, and one thing I've noticed is that it scratches up the barrel quite a bit when I take it off for cleaning - yes, you have to remove it every time you clean the shotgun, at least if you're removing the barrel. I'm gonna try to find out what I have and get back to you.

04-11-2008, 10:25 PM	#6
Raskolnikov XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 89	Here it is. Ordered it from Cabela's too: Cabela's -- TacStar Universal Barrel Shroud I didn't have any trouble installing it. It doesn't seem to interfere with the functioning of the gun (I also have a Tac-Star pistol grip forend, fyi). Just a pain in the butt to take apart for cleaning.

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