I really need some assistance on picking a stock for my 870. I have put a TON of thought into a replacement stock for my duty 870. I have narrowed it down to the two following.
1) Hogue 12" LOP
or
2) Speedfeed IV-S
I where a large plate carrier so I need the short length of pull.
I have tried other stocks and have finally came to these two.
ANY INPUT would be greatly appreciated. Pros-Cons....
Thanks for the input.....
Ok, I need your opinions....
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Hogue
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Re: Ok, I need your opinions....
IMHO the speed feed does not look as durable as the Hogue. I've put Hogue grips on two handguns, and installed three of their overmolded rifle stocks on one savage and two Winchester bolt guns. The quality of their products is top notch.
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Re: Ok, I need your opinions....
I don't have the personal experience with either stock to make a definite recommendation, but for what they're worth, here are my thoughts on the Hogue and SpeedFeed stocks. Your specific needs, preferences, and priorities may differ from mine, but hopefully this will at least give you something to think about.
Regarding materials and durability, SpeedFeed stocks and fore-ends are the standard synthetic furniture for Remington's law enforcement and military 870s, so that's a pretty solid recommendation. Though I don't have a stock from either manufacturer, I do have a SpeedFeed fore-end and a Hogue pistol grip. Both use polymers that feel rock-solid, but the rubber grip on the Hogue is fairly grippy and kind of loose (though this isn't really a big deal given that I only use the pistol grip for range fun). Hogue's stocks may well be higher-quality than their pistol grips, but I'd personally pick a SpeedFeed stock over a Hogue for its simplicity and grab-free grip, especially if I was wearing bulky gear and gloves.
The Hogue has a 12" LoP, while the SpeedFeed IV-S has a 13" LoP that can be shortened to 12" by replacing the recoil pad with a buttplate. If you're not sure what LoP would work best with the rest of your gear, the SpeedFeed may be the more flexible of the two.
Probably the biggest difference between the Hogue and the SpeedFeed IV-S is that the former is a semi-grip stock, and the latter has a pistol grip (though there are also semi-grip SpeedFeed stocks available). Many find semi-grip stocks to be more maneuverable and faster-handling than a pistol grip, and easier to retain during a struggle, while a pistol grip keeps the wrist at a less severe angle, and lets the arm take more of the recoil. Also, if you have large hands and/or wear bulky gear, a short pistol grip stock may be less "cramped" in a shooting stance than a semi-grip stock with the same LoP. I don't find one grip style to be more "tactical" than the other, each has some minor strengths, but a lot of it comes down to individual preference and training. Personally, I prefer the maneuverability of a semi-grip stock over the high-round-count comfort of a pistol grip, but that's for me and my needs. Yours may be different.
Regarding materials and durability, SpeedFeed stocks and fore-ends are the standard synthetic furniture for Remington's law enforcement and military 870s, so that's a pretty solid recommendation. Though I don't have a stock from either manufacturer, I do have a SpeedFeed fore-end and a Hogue pistol grip. Both use polymers that feel rock-solid, but the rubber grip on the Hogue is fairly grippy and kind of loose (though this isn't really a big deal given that I only use the pistol grip for range fun). Hogue's stocks may well be higher-quality than their pistol grips, but I'd personally pick a SpeedFeed stock over a Hogue for its simplicity and grab-free grip, especially if I was wearing bulky gear and gloves.
The Hogue has a 12" LoP, while the SpeedFeed IV-S has a 13" LoP that can be shortened to 12" by replacing the recoil pad with a buttplate. If you're not sure what LoP would work best with the rest of your gear, the SpeedFeed may be the more flexible of the two.
Probably the biggest difference between the Hogue and the SpeedFeed IV-S is that the former is a semi-grip stock, and the latter has a pistol grip (though there are also semi-grip SpeedFeed stocks available). Many find semi-grip stocks to be more maneuverable and faster-handling than a pistol grip, and easier to retain during a struggle, while a pistol grip keeps the wrist at a less severe angle, and lets the arm take more of the recoil. Also, if you have large hands and/or wear bulky gear, a short pistol grip stock may be less "cramped" in a shooting stance than a semi-grip stock with the same LoP. I don't find one grip style to be more "tactical" than the other, each has some minor strengths, but a lot of it comes down to individual preference and training. Personally, I prefer the maneuverability of a semi-grip stock over the high-round-count comfort of a pistol grip, but that's for me and my needs. Yours may be different.