J-lock questions

[mr00jimbo]

I got one on my 870 and one on my 700
CAN it just engage on its own (by accident, like) and leave me F*cked for not having the green key? Or do you need to have the green key to activate and deactivate?

 

[GeoTrekr]

I'm pretty sure it won't turn without first sticking the green key in, so it won't lock itself on you.

I used to use it, but later I figured one day I'd end up at the range/field without the green key and kick myself in the nuts.

Now I just use a trigger lock.

 

[Wendell]

You can also have your j-lock replaced with a non-locking safety. It will drop right in, no sweat.

 

[ARWEN ACE]

You do not need the key to put it on (at least on the 870). I can put it on by rotating it with my fingers. They can be swithched out for a regular one. On the 870 you need to buy a regular type safety, the detent ball and the spring. Five minutes to change it.

 

[GeoTrekr]

You do not need the key to put it on (at least on the 870). I can put it on by rotating it with my fingers. They can be swithched out for a regular one. On the 870 you need to buy a regular type safety, the detent ball and the spring. Five minutes to change it.

Hmm. Thanks for the correction Arwen. I tried turning mine by hand without the key, and it wouldn't budge. Seems it's still stiff from disuse (Thank God).

I might look into that replacement safety before paranoia now takes over .