stevens 311 sxs 20 gage, fore end iron broke

Just bought this gun off gun broker, first thing I did was take the fore arm off and pieces fell to the floor, appears the fore end iron is broke at the tang. I can't seem to find one anywhere, even tried numrich, out of stock. The gun functions just fine, just have to put the fore end on the gun in 2 pieces. Wondering if this is a common problem, not a lot of metal between the tang and pivot piece that presses on the receiver. Does anyone know where I might find a fore end iron. In case anyone is interested it is item no. 41 on the numrich web site. I really like the gun, kick pretty good for a 20 gage though. thanks, chuck