Remington 870 Picatinny Rail Handguard

Published on March 6, 2013
Duration: 2:36

This guide details the installation of the FAB Defense Picatinny rail handguard for the Remington 870. It covers the complete disassembly of the factory forend and reassembly with the new accessory, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the firearm is unloaded. The handguard offers a full-length bottom rail and two removable side rails for mounting various tactical accessories.

Quick Summary

The FAB Defense Remington 870 Picatinny rail handguard is a reinforced composite accessory that replaces the factory forend, offering a full-length bottom rail and two removable side rails for tactical accessories like grips, lights, and lasers. Installation requires a Brownells forend wrench and an Allen wrench, and it is compatible with 12 gauge Remington 870 frames.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to FAB Defense Remington 870 Picatinny Rail Handguard
  2. 00:15Handguard Features and Accessory Mounting
  3. 00:27Grip Texture and Compatibility
  4. 00:34Installation Procedure Start
  5. 00:41Unloading and Magazine Cap Removal
  6. 00:46Removing Barrel and Factory Forearm
  7. 00:50Action Bar and Bolt Carrier Disassembly
  8. 01:01Removing Factory Forend with Wrench
  9. 01:09Installing New Handguard on Action Bar
  10. 01:26Sliding Handguard onto Magazine Tube
  11. 01:32Positioning Bolt and Slide
  12. 01:39Inserting Assembly into Receiver
  13. 01:42Securing Action Bar with Shell Latches
  14. 01:54Installing Barrel and Magazine Tube Cap
  15. 02:07Function Check and Final Notes
  16. 02:13Compatibility and Guarantee

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the FAB Defense Remington 870 Picatinny rail handguard?

The FAB Defense handguard is a rigid, reinforced composite accessory that replaces the factory forend. It features a full-length bottom Picatinny rail for accessories like grips and lights, plus two removable side rails for lasers or other small attachments. It also includes a non-slip rib texture for improved grip.

How do you install the FAB Defense Remington 870 Picatinny rail handguard?

Installation involves ensuring the shotgun is unloaded, removing the magazine cap and factory forend using a specialized wrench. The new handguard is then fitted onto the action bar, slid onto the magazine tube, and the bolt and slide assembly is reinserted and secured. A function check is crucial afterward.

What tools are needed to install the FAB Defense Remington 870 Picatinny rail handguard?

You will need a Brownells forend wrench to remove the factory forend and install the new one. An Allen wrench is also required if you plan to remove the side accessory rails from the FAB Defense handguard.

What firearms is the FAB Defense Remington 870 Picatinny rail handguard compatible with?

The FAB Defense Remington 870 Picatinny rail handguard is specifically designed to fit 12 gauge Remington 870 frames. It is also compatible with magazine extension tubes.

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