NAVHAZ from United States, LA Public Profile

This is the third time I've purchased this forend. The only one I like better for the 870 or 590 is the Strike Industries VOA (for about 5x the price).

As the brief title states, this is a great piece to start with/build upon. Typical Mods I complete on the MOE M-LOK Forend:

1) Light Mounting - I prefer to run a light in the 6 o'clock position (for the last two build it has been a Modlite PDW series lightbody with a Unity Tactical Gas Cap mounted to a Magpul MAG588 aluminum cantilevered pic rail)...this location and mounting preference require that I file-down the forward hand stop. My personal preference is the file down the entire handstop to a height that permits the cantilever pic rail to mount flat to the forward-most 6 o'clock M-LOK slot. Then, I file an additional angle on each side to blend it with the shape of the forend. Lastly, I add a Unity Tactical Axon SL single lead USB-C remote switch & M-LOK mount to the 9:30ish o-clock M-LOK slots in the position that works for me ergonomically. VIOLA, just made a Magpul-Modlite based version of the Surefire LMG/DSF set-up (but it functions and looks better IMHO).

2) It is slippery - I've addressed the need for additional grip/traction of this forend two ways. First was to use a Harbor Freight center punch to stipple the surface (could also use a Dremel with a carbide burr and a light touch). Second was to use Krylon "Texture" spray paint with a topcoat of a Krylon ultra flat "Camo" spray paint (that second step

I purchased this to complement a Remington 870 build where I focused on using no polymer.

I, especially, appreciate the quality machining and solid bottom of the grip (only has a hole for the mounting bolt) because it looks more finished. That said, it adds to the weight.

The grip easily mounts to my Chisel Machining buttstock but a little fitting is required to get the lines/curves to match-up. As this project will go to Cerakote following completion, that was not a big deal for me.

The supplied wood grips and panels were fine-enough, but I am working with a grip maker to fabricate a book-matched set of scales/grips as well as mlok cover panels for the unused portions of the Strike VOA forend.

This grip offers a solid feel and degree of customization options that I couldn’t get with any other product. I am thankful Optics Planet had it for a good price.

4-stars because of fitting work needed for my setup and unmatched wood grain/appearance.