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Unread 03-04-2017, 12:16 AM   #1
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Most of all the repros i have seen are too short for me. What's it going to do to the value by adding a recoil pad around 3/8 or so?
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I would guess cutting stock for a pad will reduce value by at least 20%. I don't think a pad could be installed without cutting a flat installation surface.
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By all means use a slip-on pad like a Galco or some other quality one. I would highly recommend NOT cutting the stock.






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I would look a bit harder for a long LOP gun. They come up somewhat frequently. How much of an increase do you need? Sounds like not too much if you only need a 3/8 pad.
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As Dean says put on a quality slip on you can also add some extra foam to the pad if you need a little extra length. Cutting off the SSBP will seriously drop the value of the gun plus even at a reduced price make it very hard to sell so if you still want to do this, plan on keeping the gun a long time.
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Slip on by all means
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Most of all the repros i have seen are too short for me. What's it going to do to the value by adding a recoil pad around 3/8 or so?


Most complain about them being too long.
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Most complain about them being too long.
That's a surprise and seems to be contrary to what the interweb would have one believe. I'm curious..at a practical level, what would you say is the prevailing l.o.p most often requested/required?

(Anywhere from 14 thru 14-1/2 seems to work well for me at 5'9 & an average build)
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I fairly successfully shoot side by sides from 13 1/2" to 15 3/4". My pair of William Evans sporting clays guns are 15 3/4" to the front triggers and I shoot them as well as any of my other guns.
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I like a 15 inch LOP for a two triggered gun. I can get by with a slightly shorter one with a SST gun.

If your Repo is to short by all means use a slip on pad.
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