SBS 590A1, or SBS Shockwave?

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  • Which to SBS? (Yes, I know a tax stamp is required)


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    HamYankee

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    Jan 24, 2014
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    I have a 590A1. I do not like how forward-heavy it is, but it is neat as hell with a bayonet on the end. I am considering finding a 14 in conversion kit (Seems difficult to find) to SBS it with forms.
    Or, I am thinking about buying a Shockwave and tax-stamp it. I would probably want to install $100+ Ghost Ring sights like what is on my 590A1.

    Clearly some will say “Get both”, but I’d rather get thoughts from forum members in which of these two choices above makes most sense.
     

    KokomoDave

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    Oct 20, 2008
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    I bought both and sold the Remington. It is only a 4 + 1 v.s. the Mossberg Shockwave model. I put the SB Tactical brace on the Mossy + I bought the ported barrel with fiber optic sight.
     

    ACC

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    Mar 7, 2012
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    N. Side of Indy
    I have the Mossy Shockwave with a pistol brace, Remington 870 SBS (12" barrel cut down from 18.5") and the Tac 14 with Pistol brace.

    The Tac 14 is the most expensive, but the coolest. I am about to SBS it.

    The 870 is my favorite to look at and least favorite to shoot (I prefer a tang safety)

    The Mossy Shockwave is great, in expensive, has tang safety and lots of available accessories.

    Just my $0.02

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    Lilboog82

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    Oct 26, 2014
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    Indiana
    I have really enjoyed my shockwave after i went the SBS route. You can get 8+1 when you use the aquilla mini shells. You’ll want to get the adapter to use the mini shells, it’s cheap and just slips right in or out easily with no tools needed.
     

    Shoots4Fun

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    Dec 21, 2008
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    Indianapolis, IN
    I agree with this. The shockwave runs the mini shells best and with the adapter it has been reliable for me.

    I have really enjoyed my shockwave after i went the SBS route. You can get 8+1 when you use the aquilla mini shells. You’ll want to get the adapter to use the mini shells, it’s cheap and just slips right in or out easily with no tools needed.
     

    Chase515

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    13   0   0
    Jan 29, 2011
    765
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    Oxford, In
    I bought and broke a night stick today. Put the mini shell adapter in and ran 8 aguila #4 bucks through it. 3 more rounds and the forestock broke clean off. Looks like the threads were cut to deep on the tube. Called fourguns and asked them what I should do with it. They said bring it back tomorrow and they would fix it.
     
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