Anyone for a tacticol Mossberg with all the bells?

[JayGoliath]

http://www.gizmag.com/custom-built-survival-shotgun/19271/

To enable the carrying of survival items, Stewart has managed to find extra storage areas inside the shotgun. Certain modifications resulted in three separate storage compartments, located in stock, pistol grip and pump hand grip. Stewart uses these compartments to store survival tools such as a multi-tool, fire starting materials (matches, striker, steel wool), foldable aluminum baking pan, thrash bag, fishing kit, non-lubricated condoms, water purification tablets, survival blanket, first aid supplies, whistle, lighter or 25 feet (7.62 m) of snare wire.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

Where do we stash the hash?
I don't want to lose the booze!
Let's not quarrel, but I won't drink from the barrel

Neat concept, but I think firearms should be treated more seriously. Poking around inside the grip for a Q-Tip seems like it's introducing hazards when people need to focus on safety and aim. One compact belt pouch could carry as much, and be more available.

 

[Foilist]

I'm currently shooping for an inexpensive 12ga. pump to use mainly as a house gun. I am hoping for a used, plain jane 500 or 870 with wood furniture. I would hate to have to explain that thing up above to a jury if the worst were to happen . . .



I'm frustrated because I keep reading "Oh, you can get a cheap used 870 or 500 all day long." Well, where are they??? Not around here!

 

[chuck buck]

pistol grips on a shotgun ruin quick pointing for me. also youll have more control with your hand far up the pump and off that silly nub.

 

[CWL]

Can't hit something if you can't aim your weapon. Blocking the bead sight shows bad design with little real thought. His first upgrade should have been a better sighting system.

I wouldn't rely on a compass that's mounted near metal to function properly.

A saw? Really? I suppose you could get extra leverage by bracing the muzzle against your groin when using it...

This is incredibly stupid. Instead of bolting a bunch of junk to a shotgun so that you cant even see the bead sight anymore, how about learning how to use one instead? The first thing that separates a real user from a poseur is by how new & shiny the equipment is. This gun has never been tried or used in the field.

 

[Spydiefan04]

I have never seen any of those "cheap" 870s or 500s either, but in my area the 870 tends to run around 100 dollars more than the Mossberg. Both companies make cheaper versions of their guns and that may be what folks mean, the Maverick from Mossberg and the H&R Pardner pump(which I think is made in China). I've heard from gunsmiths that neither of these cheaper ones are worth owning, but I don't know.

 

[Edwood7]

I recently got a Mossberg 500 for home defense, it good right out of the box, all I added was a sling and I mounted a stream light to it. That’s exactly what I have on my service shoot gun as well. You really don’t need all that stuff on your riffle.

 

[shunsui]

I've got an old 590. Does the job, but I do like the ghost ring sights they have these days. Saw one the other day with a big ring on the back and a huge orange stripe front sight. Just jumps out at you when you sight down the barrel.

 

[Foilist]

I have never seen any of those "cheap" 870s or 500s either, but in my area the 870 tends to run around 100 dollars more than the Mossberg. Both companies make cheaper versions of their guns and that may be what folks mean, the Maverick from Mossberg and the H&R Pardner pump(which I think is made in China). I've heard from gunsmiths that neither of these cheaper ones are worth owning, but I don't know.

I've scoured the Internet thoroughly and have read many things about the H&R/ NEF Pardner Protector. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive. The gun isn't pretty but is reliable and overbuilt; no plastic parts and a heavy steel receiver. The strong objections to it that folks have are more political in nature (the China thing) and have little to do with the quality of the gun. I will be getting one if I cannot scrounge up a used 870 or 500. They can be had for under $200 new.

I have read mixed reviews of the Maverick, but I won't rule that one out either.

 

[EricV]

Foilist- Have you checked Newington gun exchange? Last time I was there I think I remember seeing a couple of 870s for a reasonable price (not something I need so I didn't look too closely though) Might be worth a phone call.

 

[Foilist]

Thanks, Eric. I will check that out, although it is a bit if a drive. I will also check out Cabela's. The local gun shop guy said he'd call if he got something in, but I am ready to buy now.

 

[foxx]

I wouldn't want all the extra weight added to my gun. I'd rather have my "survival" kit on my person, like Esav said.

 

[EricV]

Thanks, Eric. I will check that out, although it is a bit if a drive. I will also check out Cabela's. The local gun shop guy said he'd call if he got something in, but I am ready to buy now.

No problem, Cabelas is right down the rd from me, last time I was there they did have a few used 870s as well, but their prices are usually higher. They definitely have a good number of other models there now too.

 

[Papp71]

I picked up my mossy 500 18in security model at a pawn shop for 200 bucks. Purchased a knoxx (now blackhawk) collapsible stock with pistol grip for it, but went back to the standard stock. It points a heck of a lot faster with the standard stock in my opinion, and gives you greater control as well as better check weld. I like the 500 better than the 870, mostly because of the tang safety on the 500. A lot faster disengagement and is more friendly to lefty shooters. Also the 500 and 590a (ghost ring sights) are military issue thats gotta mean a little something, I was lucky enough to get issued a brand-new 500 for breaching, still haven't been able to fire it yet.