Defensive Shotgun Build

[mikeyboyeee 66]

I wasn't clear...I think the 18.5" bbl is perfect for home defense, I just meant the pistol grip stock is not good for HD. Too hard to control for my liking, this is just my opinion tho, many people like them.

Ah, I see.

 

What about a tactical stock w/ grip?

[Chad 3]

The AR style stocks are awesome in my opinion. I have better control and much firmer grip, and it makes it harder for someone to grab the gun out of my hands. I have it on my 870 and love it...highly recommended. Are you going to make it to BA next week? I'll bring it along if you'd like to give it a whirl.

 

I'm no expert tho.

[mikeyboyeee 66]

I am not sure about next week, but if not, the next week after that.

[tbtrout 141]

The AR style stocks are awesome in my opinion. I have better control and much firmer grip, and it makes it harder for someone to grab the gun out of my hands. I have it on my 870 and love it...highly recommended. Are you going to make it to BA next week? I'll bring it along if you'd like to give it a whirl.

 

I'm no expert tho.

Bring it, I picked up a Maverick trigger group for my 500 so I can change to an AR stock.

[Chad 3]

Awesome! Will do Did you ever shoot with one?

[tbtrout 141]

No, so I would love to see how it feels. I got tha trigger group for $20 so I figured what the hell.

[Chad 3]

Wow....great buy! It is a little different at first, but I am a huge fan of them, I'll let you be the judge.

[Ray Ray 3,566]

Being that I'm problably the best shotgun shooter on this site I should post the best shotgun made.

Remington 870 express

ATI stock w/ 5 shell holder

side saddle holds 6 shells

 

 

 

 

There's Remington, then there's Mossbergs. That's not my opinion, that's a fact. Just ask Crazyboy.

[matt6669 71]

Being that I'm problably the best shotgun shooter on this site.

 

If by best shotgun shooter you mean the person that can waste the most amount of ammo on a single clay, then YES that would definitely be you. Cute rug to ya homo

[djg0770 481]

Cute rug to ya homo

 

At least you can SEE the rug in RayRay's house...

[matt6669 71]

Cute rug to ya homo

 

At least you can SEE the rug in RayRay's house...

 

That's because he has a wife.........................................she makes him clean.

[TommyRuss 6]

I'd go with a mossy 590 (middle one below), it already comes with ghost ring sights, bbl is a little bit longer at 20" but barely noticeable, and it gives you an extra round in the tube. Most come with the speedfeed stock for an added 4 rounds.

 

 

 

 

chad, does the one in the middle have the heavy-walled barrel? i just picked up a 590A1 (#51663) and apparently you can't get a heatshield for it due to the heavy-walled barrel...

[Chad 3]

It does....but I managed to get it on anyway. It was fighting me the whole time, until I widened the mounts a little bit, then it slid right on.

[Caine 147]

There's a company called AimPro or AimPro Tactical that is supposedly making heatshields specifically for the 590A1 heavy barrel. Think I read about it on the shotgunworld forums.

[Chad 3]

ughhh I wish I knew that before I went thru hell trying to get a regular one on. lol oh well.

[crazyboy 13]

Being that I'm problably the best shotgun shooter on this site I should post the best shotgun made.

Remington 870 express

ATI stock w/ 5 shell holder

side saddle holds 6 shells

 

 

 

 

There's Remington, then there's Mossbergs. That's not my opinion, that's a fact. Just ask Crazyboy.

 

:clap: Very Nice :clap: Nice Remmy there! Holy shells , is that Hornaday?

[TommyRuss 6]

There's a company called AimPro or AimPro Tactical that is supposedly making heatshields specifically for the 590A1 heavy barrel. Think I read about it on the shotgunworld forums.

 

I emailed them the day I picked up the shotgun, but haven't heard back from them yet. Also heard about them on the shotgun world forums. Links below.

 

http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=124982&highlight

http://www.aimprotactical.com/index.html

 

If they get back to me and I get the heatshield, I'll post a thread about it.

[Ray Ray 3,566]

Crazyboy, I love Hornady. But it kicks like mule in my 870. I've since switched to Sellior & Bellot for the shotgun. But I still use Hornady in the XD 45 and the critical defense stuff in my 38s. Hornady is top-of -the-line in my opinion.

[dwvcfii 1]

I'm assuming from the photos in this thread that a bayonet lug is legal on pump action shotguns in NJ, correct? Reason I ask is because I'm thinking of the 590A1 (51660) and it certainly appears to support a bayonet, yet I have no intention of modifying the weapon prior to delivery in order to preserve the warranty. Anyone care to clarify the bayonet restrictions in NJ?

[mikeyboyeee 66]

How hard is it to swap out the stock and fore grip on my Mossy 500?

[bbk 188]

I believe as long as its a pump, anything should be fine.

[Caine 147]

You can pretty much do anything to a pump in NJ as long as it meets the minimum length requirments (18.5" barrel - 26" overall length). So bayos, pistol grips, collapsible stocks - all ok on a PUMP shotgun.

 

Regarding changing out the stock and foregrip - I can only speak to one of the two. I replaced the stock on my 590A1 and it's very easy. Unscrew the butt pad screws (2), pull off butt pad, get a longish screwdriver that will reach the bolt that attaches the stock to the receiver and unscrew the bolt.. pull off stock, and replace with new stock in reverse order.

 

Here's a little tip tho - the stock screw doesn't go very far into the receiver, so it unscrews very quickly. Make sure to have the shotgun on a table or something and not muzzle down on the floor while you unscrew from the top. I learned the hard way and ended up with a dented cable box and a scratched barrel :doh:

 

You will only run into problems if you attach a sling plate between the receiver and the stock (like I did) - if that's the case, then, depending on the stock, you may have to source a longer screw.

[dwvcfii 1]

You can pretty much do anything to a pump in NJ as long as it meets the minimum length requirments (18.5" barrel - 26" overall length). So bayos, pistol grips, collapsible stocks - all ok on a PUMP shotgun.

 

Thanks Caine. Exactly what I needed to know. Hopefully my FFL will agree with you.

[mikeyboyeee 66]

Thanks Petey.

[EchoMirage 137]

only reason i got a 500 is because i saw it used at meltzers for $150. id much rather have an 870, but i found this.