HD Shotguns

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Mossberg 500 12 ga with a 18 1/2" cylinder bore barrel fitted with a tritium front sight. Added a surefire light and loaded it with LE #1 buck with the flight control wad. It shoots a 2" pattern at 12 yds. Definitely has to be aimed.

I also believe the stock is too long. Looking at the Magpul.

After some debate I ordered a magpul stock. I also tried shortening an existing full size SpeedFeed solid stock since the new stock was on the way. To my surprise my hacksaw and sanding skills are not to bad! I was debating returning the MagPul to save some coin. The MagPul arrived today and I am impressed. However, I did get a chance to shoot with some MagPul stocks and they were nice but not noticeably different then a traditional youth stock.

My my suggestion is try shortening the existing stock. If you are successful then great! If not no harm, no foul order a MagPul.

 

[Yamadog35]

I'm one that also likes the shorter length of pull so I like the Magpul stocks for that. Another thing about the Magpul that you might not notice until you handle one is that the grip area is a bit different than a factory stock. It is a bit more vertical and almost becomes sort of a cross between a normal stock and a pistol grip stock. You may not notice the difference until you handle it a bit. I really like the feel of it.

 

[sgreen3]

Its just a mossberg 500 home defense with a heat shield. Thank god for fords breaking down so much or i never wouldve got it hahaha

Cant beat that a bit ha ha ha

 

[sgreen3]

Yea from what I've been looking at, I'm really starting to favor the shorter stocks. they would be ideal for a HD gun. Haven't had a chance to shoulder one with the magpul stock but they look awesome and everyone that has them seem to speak very highly of them...

 

[churchmouse]

Thats good to know, thanks for the info. I really have been eyeing that JM Pro at the local shop. If I dont end up getting the 11-87 I have a feeling Ill end up with that 930...

I think you will like it if you do.
I love mine.

 

[sgreen3]

Well I didn't get the 11-87 or the JM pro, they were literally both sold the day I went up there . So I think I may just get a 870 in 20ga that he had up there at a very nice price, its a compact version so I know the wife could use it also without issue so that would be a bonus selling point .

 

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Well I didn't get the 11-87 or the JM pro, they were literally both sold the day I went up there . So I think I may just get a 870 in 20ga that he had up there at a very nice price, its a compact version so I know the wife could use it also without issue so that would be a bonus selling point .

You really need to at least consider a 12 gauge. I spent 3 days partnered with a 60 year old petite, female attorney who happened to be a very experienced shooter. She ran the 12 gauge like a boss and claimed it beat her up less then a 20 gauge. Keep in mind that a 20 gauge has less recoil but the gun also weighs less. 12 guage reduced power loads may have less recoil then full power 20 guage. It's all about setting the gun up correctly. plus you will have a lot more ammo and parts choices.

I would in no way feel poorly armed with a 20 guage and a load of#3 or #4 buckshot.

 

[churchmouse]

Well I didn't get the 11-87 or the JM pro, they were literally both sold the day I went up there . So I think I may just get a 870 in 20ga that he had up there at a very nice price, its a compact version so I know the wife could use it also without issue so that would be a bonus selling point .

A pump will give you "All" of the recoil. An auto loader will not kick as hard.

 

[Fordtough25]

Last time I shot my fil's wing master in 20 gauge I didn't notice much difference in perceived recoil with my pump 12 gauges. Get what you want and rock it!

 

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I could not resist the urge and installed the MagPul furniture tonight.

But it this is a thread about Home Defense shotguns. I swapped the SpeedFeed 870P forearm and youth stock that was on the above gun and put it on my HD gun. This is the one currently loaded and secured in the ShotLock:

 

[00Buck]

Here is my choice a Win 97 with a 20" cylinder barrel. It has served its purpose for me for over 20 years and this one has been in business since 1926.

I don't think the addition of plastic to a 12 ga makes it more lethal or more fit for home protection but thats just my

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

Here is my choice a Win 97 with a 20" cylinder barrel. It has served its purpose for me for over 20 years and this one has been in business since 1926.

I don't think the addition of plastic to a 12 ga makes it more lethal or more fit for home protection but thats just my

i have a matching one. I freakin love it. Took my first deer with it and now it rests in the safe for when its time to teach the next indianasolomcfly to harvest game. I hadnt thought of using it as home defense weapon. I would love to give it a new role, thanks for the idea

 

[sgreen3]

You really need to at least consider a 12 gauge. I spent 3 days partnered with a 60 year old petite, female attorney who happened to be a very experienced shooter. She ran the 12 gauge like a boss and claimed it beat her up less then a 20 gauge. Keep in mind that a 20 gauge has less recoil but the gun also weighs less. 12 guage reduced power loads may have less recoil then full power 20 guage. It's all about setting the gun up correctly. plus you will have a lot more ammo and parts choices.

I would in no way feel poorly armed with a 20 guage and a load of#3 or #4 buckshot.

I already have a semi auto 12, so i think this time Im going to go with a 20. The points you made are noted however and no i wouldn't feel under gunned at all with a 20ga.

 

[sgreen3]

Last time I shot my fil's wing master in 20 gauge I didn't notice much difference in perceived recoil with my pump 12 gauges. Get what you want and rock it!

Exactly!

 

[sgreen3]

I could not resist the urge and installed the MagPul furniture tonight.

It looks sweet! I really like the magpul Stealth Grey..

 

[700 LTR 223]

A Mossberg 20 gauge with pistol grip is what I have available for a HD shotgun.

 

[DanVoils]

I think I may have found some new rounds for my HD shotgun!

[video=youtube_share;2AbT-CgjTgM]http://youtu.be/2AbT-CgjTgM[/video]

While it seems they are designed for shooting hogs I can't help but think how well they would work for HD. Now to figure out a way to get them.
Dan

 

[IndyTom]

I think I may have found some new rounds for my HD shotgun!

While it seems they are designed for shooting hogs I can't help but think how well they would work for HD. Now to figure out a way to get them.
Dan

Cool and want. What comes to mind when I watch that video.

 

[Grizz]

I've recently purchased a Maverick 88 20gauge that I will be using as my HD shotgun, but right now I feel more comfortable with my XD Mod2.0 .45ACP since I've actually fired it.

 

[Rong]

I currently have a Tula 12 hammer gun beside the bed because the kids can't pull the hammers back. I replaced the front bead with a trijicon front sight and the barrels are 181/4"