Shots Across the Bow

Shotgun Bleg

I just acquired a new bare bones, nothing special, 12 gauge Mossberg 500.

Now I want to kick it up a bit. Stocks, lights, pistol grips, whatever. I'm not really interested in lasers or major optics because, well it's a shotgun. Effective firepower without supreme accuracy is kinda the point.

Suggestions?

Posted by Rich
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Congrats! I added a Hogue stock/forend and a TacStar 6-shell side saddle. Can check out pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/39716555@N03/3650029937/

Posted by RedScare2 on 06/22 at 09:27 AM

A professionally instructed defensive shotgun class. Should run you about $2-500 plus ammo. It will not only be more use to you than anything you can bolt onto the gun, but you will also get to watch all your classmates and their add-ons and see what works and what does not.

Posted by pdb on 06/22 at 09:45 AM

I added a composite stock and ghost rings.

It makes a sweet sweeper.

http://handgunowner.com/blog/images/mossy.jpg

Posted by trainer on 06/22 at 12:46 PM

I've had a Mossy 500 for three decades. I've added a nylon butt cuff for extra shells and a Surefire light that clamps onto the barrel. That's it.

Posted by Les Jones on 06/22 at 06:36 PM

I strongly recommend Knoxx stocks for just about any shotgun out there... especially if you have a recoil-sensitive wife (like mine). Additionally, a flashlight is always a good idea for home-defense shotguns, given that identifying your targets is a mus. Finally, a shell holder is certainly not a bad thing, especially if you do not have an extended magazine tube.

Posted by Linoge on 06/23 at 05:39 AM

Keep it simple Rich.

I suggest a tac-star 4 shot side saddle and coat the weapon well with a good dry lube. And that's that.

Then, like another has suggested, go to a class and learn to use the shotgun very well.

I might add, get a dozen or so brass 12 guage Pachmayr snap caps. Yes they are expensive but they allow you to practice speed reloading, cycling, transitions between targets, etc.. all without firing a shot!

Posted by Paul on 06/23 at 07:47 PM

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