Magpul 870 Flat Dark Earth Furniture Review

[plouffedaddy]

Well, I've always thought the Magpul 870 stocks were ugly (the forends look good IMO...) but the flat dark earth version is a little more aesthetically pleasing than the rest; at least to me. Here's a run down of the pros and cons for the stock and forend:

Stock

Pros:

-12.5''-14.5'' adjustable LOP
-Very easy to install
-I find the grip angle very ergonomic
-The fit with the receiver is great
-The grip area allows for better retention in the event of a gun grab attempt
-Adjustable cheek risers for use with optics availible
-A couple different options to attach slings
-Standard 870 recoil pads can be used with the stock (requires an additional Magpul adaptor)

Cons:

-Cost (anywhere from $85-100)
-It's ugly looking
-Only available for Remington 870s at the moment; Magpul says the Mossberg versions are in the works

Forend

Pros:

-Cost (between $25-35 most places)
-Ease of installation
-Modularity (slots accept standard Magpul rails and accessories)
-Very solid fit; no wobble like some forends
-The built in handstop really helps you get a positive grip to run the gun hard even with sweaty hands
-Looks good

Cons:

-Creates wear marks on the barrel/mag tube (doesn't bother me but it may bother some)

Here's a video of me shooting my 870P with the SGA furniture and discussing some of the pros and cons of the setup:

[Mtbkski]

Looks pretty sharp to me. I like it.

[Emptymag]

That's probably what a Chevy Nova looked like the first time someone threw a set of "mag" wheels on one.


The stock looks like it's on the wrong type of firearm - looks like a long range rifle stock.
That said, it's growing on me.

Thanks for sharing.

[Asmodeus6]

If it works better then who cares. But the stock itself is fugly. I have a knoxx stock on mine. Its fugly too. But it also works.

*shrugs*

[plouffedaddy]

The stock looks like it's on the wrong type of firearm - looks like a long range rifle stock.
That said, it's growing on me.

Thanks for sharing.
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I agree. The looks turned me off until I saw one at a fun store and shouldered it---ordered one as soon as I got home.

[KPShooting]

I've had the forend on my list of awhile now. The stock seems too pricey to stick on my under the bed gun.

[jachrist]

I want to try one of the magpul stocks, but I think I will stick with my Urbino stock from Mesa.

[cds_arms]

Good review!

I like mine a lot. It works well to keep the short barreled shotgun compact as possible and I think the ergonomics are good.

[plouffedaddy]

Good review!

I like mine a lot. It works well to keep the short barreled shotgun compact as possible and I think the ergonomics are good.

I think we're all drooling with envy....

[cds_arms]

I think we're all drooling with envy....

Thank you.

I'll gladly sell you whatever you want.