Witness-Protection Shotgun w/ 14" barrel
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Regarding the Speedfeed "Witness Protection Grip" on a 14" Rem870/Norc870:
Interestingly; looks like Remington used to sell this exact setup as a factory firearm:
Seems we still don't have a definitive answer (from someone who has actually built one up) on whether this configuration would be over-or-under 26" overall...?
Interestingly; looks like Remington used to sell this exact setup as a factory firearm:
Seems we still don't have a definitive answer (from someone who has actually built one up) on whether this configuration would be over-or-under 26" overall...?
dumbguy said:Regarding the Speedfeed "Witness Protection Grip" on a 14" Rem870/Norc870:
Interestingly; looks like Remington used to sell this exact setup as a factory firearm:
Seems we still don't have a definitive answer (from someone who has actually built one up) on whether this configuration would be over-or-under 26" overall...?
Well, the shotgun in the picture would be perfectly legal as imported, but probably restricted. With a standard pistol grip, the longest dimention would need about 17 inches of factory barrel to be 26 inches. The birds head grip sticks back a bit more, but I suspect at least 16 inches would be needed.
I don't believe they currently make the model in the picture. The 14 inch full stocked model is available from the factory, but import is a problem because it's an AOW in the US, and the US State Department don't allow export to mear mortals.
You can ask, but don't be suprised if the answer is a sound NO. I believe some of the problems our dealer/imporers have had getting export permits is end use questions. I doubt PO are going to jeapardize their ability to import by dicking around with the end user listed on the export permit.
Frankly, I don't know how some of the importers are able to get the sub 16 inch AR uppers in. I'm glad that they can. I hope they continue to be able.
Frankly, I don't know how some of the importers are able to get the sub 16 inch AR uppers in. I'm glad that they can. I hope they continue to be able.
These guys down the states have a witness protection model listed here.
http://www.csmetall-werkes.com/REM-AOW.jpg
It's a 12.5" barrel and listed as 24" overall length with the "witness protection" grip.
With a 14" barrel that would still come up 0.5" short for the overall length. Almost makes it worth looking into a 14.5" barrel, especially those ordering from Dlask.
http://www.csmetall-werkes.com/REM-AOW.jpg
It's a 12.5" barrel and listed as 24" overall length with the "witness protection" grip.
With a 14" barrel that would still come up 0.5" short for the overall length. Almost makes it worth looking into a 14.5" barrel, especially those ordering from Dlask.
I just screwed on my grip and measured my 18 in. barrel to 14 in. then back to the end of the grip and it is 25 3/4 in. , no go. At 14 1/2 in. it would be 1/4 in. over about the perfect length, no diddling with the tape measure and your too short. So what we need is not a 14 in. barrel but a 14 1/2 in. or 15 in. barrel and maybe even the CHOATE GRIPS will work for length.
