lunker 274 Posted September 6, 2010 I can't understand why you would do that? Just do a youtube search on "shotgun to the face" and that'll let you know not to do that. Well... It wasn't one of my brighter moments. I wasn't intentionally holding it in front of my face. I was just trying to hold it high enough to line the sights up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FFDP82 4 Posted September 7, 2010 No offense to me but all this talk about scary recoil seems like many of you do not practice much. I have a Mossberg 500, wood stock, same way as the day I bought it, and have no problem doing extended sessions with slugs/buck/magnums. My wallet is hurting long before my shoulder is. Just get out there and get some practice instead of blowing your money on fancy stocks that leave you unable to use the safety. No reason you can't pump a bulk pack full of birdshot out in one session. If anyone's a senior citizen or has shoulder injuries disregard the above. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tactical Monkey 51 Posted September 7, 2010 No offense to me but all this talk about scary recoil seems like many of you do not practice much. I have a Mossberg 500, wood stock, same way as the day I bought it, and have no problem doing extended sessions with slugs/buck/magnums. My wallet is hurting long before my shoulder is. Just get out there and get some practice instead of blowing your money on fancy stocks that leave you unable to use the safety. No reason you can't pump a bulk pack full of birdshot out in one session. I don't own a firearm that my wife can't shoot, handle, or manipulate confidently, and with accuracy. Therefore, with a 12 gauge shotgun being a practical solution for home defense (as are pistol/rifles. etc.) it would make sense to ensure she is able to fire it. This applies both to the length of pull as well as managing recoil for follow up shots. Hence why the Knoxx was a perfect solution. So for some it is not so much scary recoil or pain, as it is properly managing a weapon to fit ones needs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted September 7, 2010 No offense to me but all this talk about scary recoil seems like many of you do not practice much. I have a Mossberg 500, wood stock, same way as the day I bought it, and have no problem doing extended sessions with slugs/buck/magnums. My wallet is hurting long before my shoulder is. Just get out there and get some practice instead of blowing your money on fancy stocks that leave you unable to use the safety. No reason you can't pump a bulk pack full of birdshot out in one session. If I had the original stock on this Mossberg 500, I could do that too - I was shooting clays with bulpup's 500 with regular birdshot, his regular stock (has a rubber recoil pad on it), and the 26" barrel. But firing mine with straight plastic and no recoil pad hurt. After I get the rubber pad and put it on I'll see how bad it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpecialK 193 Posted September 7, 2010 shot skeet before I moved here with my Mossberg with a pistol grip (18 inch) and with my buddies with a pistol grip that was a 14 inch. We both did fine at it. I have to say it was exciting when the first round fired shattered the clay. We honestly thought it was going to be a lot harder. I got one right before it landed about 3 feet off the ground and about 75 meters away. Luckily every one was cheering to loud to see that I got kicked in the face on that one cause I pulled it in to tight to make the shot. No missing teeth, no blood, just a little bump. Shotgun lesson learned #1 JonF and I were shooting slugs out of my Mossy 500 at Colliers Mills. I had thrown the pistol grip on it to test out. Needless to say I was missing everything I aimed at at 20 yards shooting from the hip. I lined it up with my face and whammo. Fat, bloody lip. At least I kept all my teeth. :oops: I can't understand why you would do that? Just do a youtube search on "shotgun to the face" and that'll let you know not to do that. I hadn't missed a single shot yet with any of the rifles, pistols or shotguns we were using and the only other person there that had the same record so far was a Special Forces weapons Sergeant. I wasn't going to start missing for any reason. He missed his first shot with the pistol grip shotty and I didn't pay for a single drink when we headed out that night. Understand now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FFDP82 4 Posted September 7, 2010 No offense to me but all this talk about scary recoil seems like many of you do not practice much. I have a Mossberg 500, wood stock, same way as the day I bought it, and have no problem doing extended sessions with slugs/buck/magnums. My wallet is hurting long before my shoulder is. Just get out there and get some practice instead of blowing your money on fancy stocks that leave you unable to use the safety. No reason you can't pump a bulk pack full of birdshot out in one session. I don't own a firearm that my wife can't shoot, handle, or manipulate confidently, and with accuracy. Therefore, with a 12 gauge shotgun being a practical solution for home defense (as are pistol/rifles. etc.) it would make sense to ensure she is able to fire it. This applies both to the length of pull as well as managing recoil for follow up shots. Hence why the Knoxx was a perfect solution. So for some it is not so much scary recoil or pain, as it is properly managing a weapon to fit ones needs. OK, then let me clarify, Women, Seniors, and those with injuries please disregard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fliks 20 Posted September 7, 2010 meh... I still like my SpecOps stock.... call me what you want (not a masochist) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted September 7, 2010 meh... I still like my SpecOps stock.... call me what you want (not a masochist) That's because yours is recoil reducing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david8613 69 Posted September 7, 2010 so let me get this straight, it is completely legal to have a pump shot gun with no stock and with a pistol grip? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbk 188 Posted September 7, 2010 so let me get this straight, it is completely legal to have a pump shot gun with no stock and with a pistol grip? Yes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david8613 69 Posted September 7, 2010 cool! 8-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmanrkg3 3 Posted September 8, 2010 When I had my 500 persuader with pistol grip rear, i put a pistol grip pump on it, and had absolutely no problems with shooting clays, aiming, or recoil to my face. My trick? all the pressure was on my pump hand... Just my .02 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edward Cislo 0 Posted August 16, 2017 I would like to know if the stock of this Mossberg JIC shotgun snaps firmly into place. I would like some such gun for bear protection here in Alaska. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites