Remmy 870 Trigger Assembly

[mkonecny]

Hey Guys,

So I'm a lefty and I shoot a remington 870 for a right handed. The problem is that when I am hunting it takes a little longer for me to switch off the safety because I have to reach around to the other side before I shoulder the gun. I was wondering if the safety can be switched so that if can be engaged/disengaged from the left side, and if so does has anybody done it and could they please instruct me on how to do it. Any help would be great!

M

 

[smoji]

You need to have a left hand trigger plate. Remington will only supply the complete assembly, for about $150.00, so you will need to look to the parts suppliers such as Numrich, who list the trigger plate as a separate part.
Another option is to cast about for someone interested in trading his trigger assembly for yours.

 

[canucklehead]

Practise taking the safety off as you shoulder. I've used 870's/1100 with the 'right hand safety' for years (I'm a lefty), and can do it very fast now.

It's annoying at first, but with practise, it's second nature. Easier/Cheaper than modifying, and you never need to worry about doing it wrong when you borrow someone else's gun.

 

[Claybuster]

If it's an older Remington (before the introduction of the J-lock) the safety can be reversed. I'm not sure if you can do it with the more recent versions.

 

[ARWEN ACE]

The trigger plate assembly is different. The safety detent hole is drilled off centre and needs to be on the other side for left hand operation. I have made the modification on several before.