I'm sure like most here when the Shockwave & Tac-14 were released I was intrigued. If for no other reason than a big FU to the silly laws governing some firearms. I went back and forth and ultimately the logical part of me won cause other than giggles they would serve no practical role for me.

Then I stumbled over this Model 870 Tac-14 Arm Brace. As I began realizing I had all but the Mesa LEO adapter already my grin surely would have made the Cheshire cat envious. So I found this.


Then in about an hours time including knocking out the mag tube dimples I have this


I know it's not everyone's cup of tea but it handles fantastic and I hope to get to the range shortly to see how she feels. As it's set up now it's a bit shorter than the factory version and gives 5+1 at 4 1/8" shorter than a standard 18.5" 870. I may make a few changes but overall I'm giddy!

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Very nice. I've been going back and forth myself but since seeing the hardwood model I'm just waiting for it to hit the market and I'll have one.

https://sigforum.com/eve/forums...0601935/m/8630091834

I bought the 590 version myself but I handled both and went with the 590 mainly because of the color. Both were very cool though and I like the version you got.

Have fun shooting it. I laughed pretty hard the whole time I shot mine. It’s a really fun shotgun.

is that a shoulder thing that goes up?

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No, it's an arm brace thing that may go sideways if its on a hinge. Quit giving the cretins bad ideas.

So it's still longer than 26" and it doesn't have a "stock" and it doesn't have a fore grip, so it's still a "firearm"?

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Originally posted by Lefty Sig:
So it's still longer than 26" and it doesn't have a "stock" and it doesn't have a fore grip, so it's still a "firearm"?

Your picking it up perfectly.

Went with the Remington version over the Mossberg strictly because of the safety with a pistol grip. If I was going to legally put a traditional style stock it would have been Shockwave all the way.

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Originally posted by ceptor781:


Went with the Remington version over the Mossberg strictly because of the safety with a pistol grip. If I was going to legally put a traditional style stock it would have been Shockwave all the way.

That makes sense. I sold my first 590 for an 870 years ago for the same reason.

Did you add a magazine extension on that or are the new ones coming that way?

Yours:


Ones of seen:

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Originally posted by eweiss:
Did you add a magazine extension on that or are the new ones coming that way?

Added. It’s made by S&J Hardware, they’re not the cheapest but the quality is second to none. Prices are Canadian FYI.

You do have to knock the mag tube dimples out too.

I traded a 10/22 Takedown for my TAC-14... best decision I could make.

First I swaged the dimples for the +1 extension. Then, had to do a sidesaddle. Got two Magpul Hand Stop kits, and made a spot for my hand to stay on the forend. Put a short rail on the forend, so I could toss on a TLR-1... a few QD points, and ready to use.

Found Suarez International, and whether you like Gabe Suarez or not, they put out some good stuff. First got a vent rib barrel, then their Folding Brace. I held a Remington braced TAC-14 at a gunshow, and was shocked on how it handled. The folder puts it under the 26” when folded, but the NFA/ATF states that then length is measured with the brace extended... so 33”.

I’m going to have it plated, then it will be good to go. I really haven’t had any issue with this current production Remington... except the finish that can be rubbed off with your finger.

https://i.imgur.com/kP6q74F.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ZSjTmi4.jpg

Don’t know how to resize, so link instead of a giant firearm.

The latest version of the Tac 14 is pretty damn cool. So cool, I just had to order one. Even comes with a factory 1-shot extension (5+1), so you don't have to mess with removing the dimples to get more than 4 rounds in the tube like the regular Tac 14.

Remington model # 81240