Ithaca 37 recoil pads

[sipowicz]

I decided to leave mine stock but while doing research, I received this...thought I would pass it on as it seems like a great deal.

Thanks for getting in touch. Unfortunately, if your M37 has a wood stock, then the recoil pad will need to be fit specifically to your stock. The wood stocks were all hand sanded, so the shape from stock to stock will vary. Because of that, the original equipment Ithaca recoil pads for the wood stocks were all grind-to-fit components. That being said, any competent gunsmith should be able to fit a pad for you. The cost is typically aroung $30 to $40. If you'd rather send your stock here, we fit the pads that we sell for $25. Hope this helps!

Best wishes,

Frank

Frank Vallone
Sycamore Hill Designs, Inc
585.820.7322
[email protected]
Sycamore Hill Designs

 

[Spotteddog]

That's why I mentioned drawing the "ledger lines" earlier Sip. Where you trace the actual outline of the butt stock on paper, leaving you a template so you get a recoil pad that has "enough" material, but not "TOO" much material making it a PITA to remove. If you know someone that has a high amp bench grinder (coarse wheel), or a low speed stationary belt sander with a coarse belt (easiest) and you don't hold it on to the abrasive long or hard enough to over heat it making it gooey, it sands off just like wood. Just sand the pad as needed then test fit loosely on the butt stock till satisfied.
Or? Try one of these..

Pachmayr&reg Pachmayr your primary source for quality handgun grips and recoil pads

I've used one for years on an SMLE with a brass butt plate. Benefit is, you get to remove it after range sessions and don't loose the original aesthetics.

 

[mod29fan]

The ultra home defense 37 is sweeeet. That's a classy heater

 

[IndianaDave]

I was trying not to look because i already have 2 37's. After looking at Sycamore Hill's stuff i thnk i need another one. Dagnabbit anyway !!

 

[sipowicz]

Frank sent this to me also:

Standard price for shortening the stock is $30 ($60 for a curved pad or
butt plate). We'll change the LoP and Pitch angle free of charge when we
do a strip & refinish on the stock. FYI, our OEM Ithaca pads are $35,
and we have the Sunburst, Black Waffle & Brown Waffle styles in stock.

 

[Spotteddog]

Sounds like you've found your man then!
If you change your mind, PM me with your price.

 

[Beaver]

FYI: My local gun pimp Dan at Gunner's in Redmond, Oregon has three Ithaca pumps on the racks now. The most expensive is three something. His phone number is 1-541-548-1052. A good man and a good friend.

 

[Spotteddog]

The 37!
I thought by now you'd be weary of the recoil pad quest and would sell me the gun just to be rid of the aggravation!

 

[Mickey D]

Frank sent this to me also:

Standard price for shortening the stock is $30 ($60 for a curved pad or
butt plate). We'll change the LoP and Pitch angle free of charge when we
do a strip & refinish on the stock. FYI, our OEM Ithaca pads are $35,
and we have the Sunburst, Black Waffle & Brown Waffle styles in stock.

I prefer no pad on my 37s.

 

[Forester]

I prefer no pad on my 37s.

Mind. Gutter. Get it out.

 

[walnutred]

My rough field gun is an old 1950's Ithaca 37 12ga with a 26" IC barrel. I managed to pick it up for $90 because it has no finish and a cracked stock. I repaired the stock with AcraGlass and added an Ithaca recoil pad out of my junk box.

I didn't shorten the original stock at all. To me the stocks on many early production guns have always been a little short anyway. The old method of fitting a pad, as taught in many home gunsmithing manuals over the years, is what I've always used for fitting a recoil pad. Remove the stock from the frame and remove recoil pad from the stock. Tape the butt with two layers of masking tape to help protect the stock finish and attach the recoil pad to the stock. Use a stationary belt sander to fit the pad to the level of the tape. Only tricky part is watching the angle of the toe. Clamp the stock into a padded vise and do the final fit of the pad to the stock with a hand rasp. Last step is remove the pad and polish the edges of the pad with a buffer.

I do not consider my final results expert quality but they are consistently better than what you find on factory finished guns these days. In this case I was working on a rough gun but I've used the same method on some pretty decent long guns over they years. I studiously try to avoid cutting the stock. That way the next owner can restore it to original configure when desired.

 

[sipowicz]

You all only love me for my minty slam fire! Guess I better make my will out...

 

[Mickey D]

Mind. Gutter. Get it out.

I said it and it went over 'my' head.

 

[mjr]

... minty slam fire!

Wasn't Minty Slamfire an exotic dancer in the late 1950s?

 

[Mickey D]

Wasn't Minty Slamfire an exotic dancer in the late 1950s?

That was Misty Slamfire

 

[Spotteddog]

That's not true Sip!
We love you for your kraut lemon squeezer, too?

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Mind. Gutter. Get it out.

Do you really need padding on 37's????? I mean that's just greedy.