Yes it has cast-off spacers, although I just started shooting mine as is out of the box and am more than happy with it. They sure as hell are not pretty, but they work. Started shooting it last winter and the K-80 has sat in the case since then and is up for sale. Recoil is minimal and is saving wear on the neck. Shooting better scores than with the K-80, probably because it is so much quicker to the target and I'm not being knocked out of the gun after the first shot. Another reason may be is that with a single barrel there is less out there to get in the way and distract me from looking at the target only. Sounds good anyway
. The K-80 is one great shotgun, but xxxx's are more important than looking good.
Happy Thanksgiving to you also. PM on the way
Another reason I like it is that put a scratch on it and who cares? Ding up the K-80 a few times and it's off to be refinished. The X-cell is like a good hunting truck that just keeps on running and doing what it was made for. Not much for bling, but a solid work truck.