When I was putting pads on Mossbergs to M-12s, I would never think of taking longer than about 1 1/2 hrs for a pad job nor would I give any type of hand sanding a thought. I was getting $20 for the installation and often could install a pad to 'factory' standards for these working guns in just about an hr if I was diligent. I was putting on standard diamond vent pads and they were not the soft variety. They sand easily and don't take as much dilly-dallying. One grit, 80. Everyone was happy. My point is, the amount of effort should be commesurate with the quality of the gun.
