ABCZAR: Very nice... that stock is gorgeous. Outside of my abilities for the time being though, but I just did the final coat of Varathane on the stock yesterday and it's coming along nicely. I wonder how they got that sling mount on the side... any idea if that's a "standard"/aftermarket option for the Ithaca or Stevens, or is it just a regular mount modified to fit the carrier bolt? I do agree with sparrow on the sights... they seem a bit bulky to me. An integrated rail/rear ghost ring might look a bit better.
Ithaca Model 37 Tactical Build
- Thread starter pope_face
- Start date
unstableryan
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Beautiful Okanagan Valley
My Ithaca and a toy. Well the Ithaca is one too.
elimsprint
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Kelowna, BC
Not mine but a beauty....
[/IMG]
The Ithaca certainly is a good choice for a southpaw like the guy who owns this one. It doesn't look like a modified pin for the sling mount to me but something custom, nice job. I agree, I'm not big on those sights either.
Kim
Kim: That makes sense, I was wondering about the sling mount being located on the right side... I was thinking I'd prefer it on the left, but it makes more sense for a left-handed shooter. I don't know if the owner is on CGN, but if they could chime in on that sling mount, I'd appreciate it... then again, maybe it's their own secret. Is that a Defense model, or a standard receiver that's had the engraving filled in?
elimsprint
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Kelowna, BC
Hi Fil,
I can't see any reason for the sling mount to be on the right other than for a left handed shooter. I have no idea which model it is but it sure is purdy other than the sights.
Kim
I can't see any reason for the sling mount to be on the right other than for a left handed shooter. I have no idea which model it is but it sure is purdy other than the sights.
Kim
My Ithaca and a toy. Well the Ithaca is one too.
That "toy" reminds me of my cut-down CBC (Remington-clone)...
...looks really nice ! 
Yeah, but I dont know why the sling mount is in that spot as there are other solutions that would not involve drilling/tapping.
This gun was parkerized I am sure. the metal looks good and something you shoud consider as you can get it done in Edmonton.
Yeah, I was considering that, although I think Armacoat or Duracoat might be a better option as I'd like to get it done in a charcoal grey. Unfortunately, funds for this project are a little low at the moment, and I'd still like to get it drilled and tapped for a rail before I get the coating done. There might be someone around here that could do it, although IIRC TacOrd does a pretty good job on it, so I may end up shipping it there. In any event, that step is still a month or two away, until I finish the heatshield and get a rail and whatnot.
greyman441
CGN Regular
- Location
- Wasaga Beach, ON
Not mine but a beauty....
[/IMG]
What is this wood called anyways? Does anyone know where to buy this or is it custom made? I just picked up a Ithaca M37 12 gauge to build a tactical with.
It's laminated wood with the layers dyed different colors.
I don't mind the Mossber rear sight so much but the front sight looks real blocky and takes away from the lines of the gun.
A remington shotgun front sight base and blade would suit the Ithaca more and a complete Remington set of shotgun/rifle sights would look good as well.
I don't mind the Mossber rear sight so much but the front sight looks real blocky and takes away from the lines of the gun.
A remington shotgun front sight base and blade would suit the Ithaca more and a complete Remington set of shotgun/rifle sights would look good as well.
Can-down: That's a good suggestion on the Remington sights... I don't mean to rag on anyone's gun, as it's all personal preference and sometimes you need to make do, but I think the rear sight is either a bit short, or a bit long, depending on how you look at it. I think if it went all the way to the front of the receiver, or was right at the sloped part of the rear, it would suit it a little better.
I do have a quick question about ghost rings though... I've never had them on anything, although I know the basic premise. However, I've noticed that my barrel doesn't always sit in the same spot when I remove and reattach it. That is, when aiming down sights, the barrel appears rotated a couple degrees left or right, so the rib doesn't perfectly line up with the pattern on the receiver. I don't think it'd cause any issues in the case of using just the bead/rib, or a receiver mounted sight, but I'm wondering if that little bit of variation would throw my aim off with ghost rings. I know it's not a "precision" firearm, and I don't mind an inch or two of variation at fifty feet, but I don't want it to be a crap-shoot everytime I reattach the barrel, and I don't want to have to adjust the windage to compensate all the time.
I do have a quick question about ghost rings though... I've never had them on anything, although I know the basic premise. However, I've noticed that my barrel doesn't always sit in the same spot when I remove and reattach it. That is, when aiming down sights, the barrel appears rotated a couple degrees left or right, so the rib doesn't perfectly line up with the pattern on the receiver. I don't think it'd cause any issues in the case of using just the bead/rib, or a receiver mounted sight, but I'm wondering if that little bit of variation would throw my aim off with ghost rings. I know it's not a "precision" firearm, and I don't mind an inch or two of variation at fifty feet, but I don't want it to be a crap-shoot everytime I reattach the barrel, and I don't want to have to adjust the windage to compensate all the time.
Pope, I think that's just a rib thing....it's probably not perfectly straight to begin with and the way you are eyballing it might be creating a bit of an illusion....try looking down the rip with one eye and then switching to the other eye and see if it's the same....
I've noticed the illusion with military peeps and winged front sights.
I like the sight picture of the remington sights and the contours sort of match the lug on the Ithaca barrel.
I've noticed the illusion with military peeps and winged front sights.
I like the sight picture of the remington sights and the contours sort of match the lug on the Ithaca barrel.
Can-down: The issue is not really optical, but the fact that the barrel itself actually rotates side to side... If I grab the barrel in one hand and the receiver in the other, I can torque it a bit and have the barrel shift ever so slightly. It's not much... I'd say a millimeter at the point where the top of the rib meets the receiver... but it's there. I suspect the yoke, barrel lug, and/or barrel are slightly worn, and aren't giving quite the contact necessary to keep the whole thing still. I don't expect it to shift under firing, but I'm a little concerned about the barrel not sitting in the same position every time I remove and reattach it... if the front sight is mounted to the rib, and the rib doesn't end up in the same position every time, then the POI may not match up with the sights.
I'll do my best to keep the barrel in the same position every time I reattach it, but I'm curious whether this is something I should be concerned about when picking sights, or if it has a negligible effect.
EDIT: Looking at those pictures again, I've realized that the Deerslayer model you've got pictured has the rear sight mounted on the barrel itself... I wonder if that's the "appropriate" placement for Ithaca sights.
Those Remington sights are nice though... I agree, they do match the lines of the Ithaca quite nicely. I suppose I could get a Remington ramp installed on the barrel, and then use a ghost ring setup on that.
Nate: Looks good... what year is that? Is that one of the early ones, or will it take the replacement barrels? That's the only thing I'm a little disappointed about: The fact that I can't swap out to a longer magazine and short barrel. That shellholder looks to be about the perfect size too... did you get that from S&J?
I'll do my best to keep the barrel in the same position every time I reattach it, but I'm curious whether this is something I should be concerned about when picking sights, or if it has a negligible effect.
EDIT: Looking at those pictures again, I've realized that the Deerslayer model you've got pictured has the rear sight mounted on the barrel itself... I wonder if that's the "appropriate" placement for Ithaca sights.
Those Remington sights are nice though... I agree, they do match the lines of the Ithaca quite nicely. I suppose I could get a Remington ramp installed on the barrel, and then use a ghost ring setup on that.
Nate: Looks good... what year is that? Is that one of the early ones, or will it take the replacement barrels? That's the only thing I'm a little disappointed about: The fact that I can't swap out to a longer magazine and short barrel. That shellholder looks to be about the perfect size too... did you get that from S&J?
