New Boom Stick Finished

JetFuel · 08-04-2009, 09:58 PM

Finished this one up the other evening and got to shoot it earlier this evening. I built two of these, one for things that go bump in the night and for use as a boat gun. Both started life as mid 70's Remington 870 Wingmasters. I stripped both down to the bare receivers and smoothed everthing out, (the wingmasters need very little work compared to the newer 870's) Trigger is nice and crisp and pulled most of the trigger apart blasted the small parts then did a commercial EN plating. Custom modified the shell holder to work with the factory Remington Top Folder stock and EN plated all sub to match . (Yes even the small screws and washers) Plated two barrels for each, one a factory rifled 20 inch and the other a 24 modified with vent rib. All Commercial EN plated to be a matched set. Upgraded the spring and follower to a scattergun, blasted a factory plus 3 and barrel band and plated along with a scattergun wide sling mount. Mounted a new Surefire M69 rail forearm system and used a couple of magpul XTM covers. Stripped a factory surefire light down and plated to match,running a new custom LED drop in module with Blue flip up beam shaper. With the new plating the action is buttery smooth and the industrial plating will last a lifetime. I've done several of these over the years and I think this is my most favorite to date. Glad I did both barrels on these so I can mix and match as situation warrants. Thought you guys might like a few pics. Pictures do no justice to how this looks in person. Beautiful low glare mat finish on everything.

greenman · 08-04-2009, 10:09 PM

How many hours does it take to do that?

JetFuel · 08-04-2009, 10:33 PM

To get everything adjusted, fitted, smoothed, prepped and then plated It takes me around 12 hours give or take a few beers.

Southern Cross · 08-04-2009, 11:22 PM

Now thats a boom stick! Nice work. Definitely a labor of love. I wish I had the skill to do something like that. The extent of my gunsmithing is pretty much the operation of QD levers!

Sheldon_Wickersham · 08-05-2009, 12:37 AM

JF, you devil you, suhweet!

Shel

p.s. Taking orders yet?

Rover · 08-05-2009, 12:52 AM

That is fuckin sick.

Derespina Knives · 08-05-2009, 09:08 AM

I totally LOVE IT! That's some serious shit there! That's all friggin terminator lookin... SWEET!

Are you a Gunsmith????? You're in PA top, where about?

falcon125 · 08-05-2009, 09:20 AM

Very Nice.
I feel the sudden urge to get a pump.

JetFuel · 08-05-2009, 09:32 AM

I am just outside Harrisburg (central PA.)

Derespina Knives · 08-05-2009, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JetFuel

I am just outside Harrisburg (central PA.)

Well, ya did a great job! I'm about 2 hrs east of you.

JetFuel · 08-05-2009, 11:44 AM

Appreciate the kind words on the work. My neighbor got to shoot the one when I went to do the test firing ...He's now trying to buy one off me, he would stop over and see the nightly progress.

jimmyjo · 08-05-2009, 09:23 PM

That is the sweetest shot gun my eyes have seen.

50calmike · 08-05-2009, 10:34 PM

Very nice work sir, job well done.

bigmark408 · 08-07-2009, 06:13 PM

What was wrong with the original finish ?

JetFuel · 08-07-2009, 08:29 PM

While the bluing on the older Wingmasters is beautiful , it will never hold up to elements or have the corrosion resistance that this new plate will give the weapon. It also makes the action super slick. I have stuff done 10 and 12 years ago with countless rounds... and they still look like new.

08-04-2009, 09:58 PM	#1
JetFuel huge member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pa Posts: 187	New Boom Stick Finished Finished this one up the other evening and got to shoot it earlier this evening. I built two of these, one for things that go bump in the night and for use as a boat gun. Both started life as mid 70's Remington 870 Wingmasters. I stripped both down to the bare receivers and smoothed everthing out, (the wingmasters need very little work compared to the newer 870's) Trigger is nice and crisp and pulled most of the trigger apart blasted the small parts then did a commercial EN plating. Custom modified the shell holder to work with the factory Remington Top Folder stock and EN plated all sub to match . (Yes even the small screws and washers) Plated two barrels for each, one a factory rifled 20 inch and the other a 24 modified with vent rib. All Commercial EN plated to be a matched set. Upgraded the spring and follower to a scattergun, blasted a factory plus 3 and barrel band and plated along with a scattergun wide sling mount. Mounted a new Surefire M69 rail forearm system and used a couple of magpul XTM covers. Stripped a factory surefire light down and plated to match,running a new custom LED drop in module with Blue flip up beam shaper. With the new plating the action is buttery smooth and the industrial plating will last a lifetime. I've done several of these over the years and I think this is my most favorite to date. Glad I did both barrels on these so I can mix and match as situation warrants. Thought you guys might like a few pics. Pictures do no justice to how this looks in person. Beautiful low glare mat finish on everything.

08-04-2009, 10:09 PM	#2
greenman average member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: denver Posts: 73 Images: 1	nice How many hours does it take to do that?

08-04-2009, 11:22 PM	#4
Southern Cross huge member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 371	Now thats a boom stick! Nice work. Definitely a labor of love. I wish I had the skill to do something like that. The extent of my gunsmithing is pretty much the operation of QD levers! __________________ *...SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED...*

08-05-2009, 12:37 AM	#5
Sheldon_Wickersham Blue Star Knives Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Under a rack Posts: 1,378	JF, you devil you, suhweet! Shel p.s. Taking orders yet? __________________ Randall Knives - A Reference Book Author signed copies available at: www.bluestarknives.com

08-05-2009, 12:52 AM	#6
Rover Rock N' Roll Outlaw Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 888	That is fuckin sick. __________________ -Art

08-04-2009, 10:33 PM	#3
JetFuel huge member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pa Posts: 187	To get everything adjusted, fitted, smoothed, prepped and then plated It takes me around 12 hours give or take a few beers.

08-05-2009, 09:08 AM	#7
Derespina Knives karambit maker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Willow Grove, PA. Posts: 2,316 Images: 1	I totally LOVE IT! That's some serious shit there! That's all friggin terminator lookin... SWEET! Are you a Gunsmith????? You're in PA top, where about? __________________

08-05-2009, 09:20 AM	#8
falcon125 the express train to mayhem Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jeffrey Junction Posts: 2,152 Images: 20	Very Nice. I feel the sudden urge to get a pump.

08-05-2009, 09:32 AM	#9
JetFuel huge member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pa Posts: 187	I am just outside Harrisburg (central PA.)

08-05-2009, 11:44 AM	#11
JetFuel huge member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pa Posts: 187	Appreciate the kind words on the work. My neighbor got to shoot the one when I went to do the test firing ...He's now trying to buy one off me, he would stop over and see the nightly progress.

08-05-2009, 09:23 PM	#12
jimmyjo Down For Life Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NW Posts: 1,210	That is the sweetest shot gun my eyes have seen.

08-05-2009, 10:34 PM	#13
50calmike 50 caliber Devil Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Severn, MD Posts: 1,348	Very nice work sir, job well done. __________________ A sucking chest wound is Nature's way of telling you to slow down.

08-07-2009, 06:13 PM	#14
bigmark408 BANNED Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: west coast Posts: 3,143 Images: 7	What was wrong with the original finish ?

08-07-2009, 08:29 PM	#15
JetFuel huge member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pa Posts: 187	While the bluing on the older Wingmasters is beautiful , it will never hold up to elements or have the corrosion resistance that this new plate will give the weapon. It also makes the action super slick. I have stuff done 10 and 12 years ago with countless rounds... and they still look like new.

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