[Glockster35]

Anyone got cool combat shotgun pictures. I am looking for a fully equipped shotgun, with light, ghost rings and sling. More would be nice. Please also describe all you have done to it.

[Smoke]

http://www.powderhornedge.com/images/smoke_1.jpg

Not a great pic....

870 Express, wood furniture, rifle sights, mag extension, custom leather shell cuff on stock. Set up for crossed up, left I dominant/right handed shooter.

Don't need any other mods.

[Skunkabilly]

No light.

http://www.skunkabilly.com/images/tactical/benelli_p7_commander.jpg

[Glockster35]

Skunky,

What is it?

[cslinger]

One combat shotgun coming up. No light, no optional sights, just lots of extra ammo the best accessory IMHO.:D

It is a Remington 870 Marine Magnum with a shotgun shell sling.

The wife has a Benelli Nova Special Purpose with the Ghost Rings.

http://www.myfishingpictures.com/img/002401.JPG

[TrapperReady]

cslinger - I noticed that your picture is shows...

"Hosted free at MyFishingPictures.com"

If that's accurate, you should have been on the boat with Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider. Then again, the movie would have been a lot shorter and less interesting.

[Skunkabilly]

http://www.skunkabilly.com/images/tactical/benelli.jpg

Reehaw

[Gewehr98]

http://mauser98.com/870trenchsmall.jpg

[clubsoda22]

As soon as i get home, i'll post you a picture of my winchester defender with the flashlight mounted on it.

I don't have any special sights or anything. I can put rifled slugs dead center of a taget at 25 yards with the High-Viz fiberoptic bead, and with buckshot it's just point and click.

[cslinger]

Ayup that shark would have been grilled, seasoned and served up with a nice Chardonnay within about 45 minutes of the movie.

Now I would be lying if I didn't say that that movie didn't scare the bejezzus out of me since I saw it when I was like 7 years old. I still get antsy when I am in the ocean and cannot see under the surface and for years big swimming pools freaked me out until I realized ole' Jaws coudn't fit in most pools.

Funny thing is I was actually in the ocean with a buddy of mine when we looked and saw everybody out of the water on the beach and as we wondered why we saw a rather large dorsal fin break surface. I was young at the time so I don't have a clue how big the shark was but to me at the time it looked about Jaws size. Very sobering moment let me tell you.

CstealingataglinefromWildalaskahowdoyoulikeyoursharkgrilledslinger

[VaughnT]

Gewehr98, what are the specs on that shottie? Where'd you get the rear stock? What's up with the big block at the front sight?

You weren't kidding when you said it was pure business. I'm impressed.

[Zak Smith]

http://www.demigod.org/~zak/pictures/rm3gm-2003/315-s.jpg

Benelli M1S90, conventional stock, extended tube (7+1+1), ghost rings, custom sling attachment. Me wearing about 30 shells. Your basic 3Gun shotgun.

-z

[laynlow]

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-6/26805/870DeckAway.jpg

[Rat-30]

How do you like the 'pg' fixed stock compared to the standard stock?

[Gewehr98]

Remington M870 Mark 1 US Marine Corps shotgun, selected by the US Marine Corps in 1966, is a Remington Model 870 shotgun slightly modified to suit the preferences of the Corps. The M870 Mark 1 is a rifle-sighted slide-action gun based on the commercial Remington 870 action, with a modified choke barrel.

Source: Jane's Infantry Weapons 1990-91

This Vietnam-era shotgun is described further:

The military spec model Remington 870 called Remington 870 Mark 1 Military has a 21" cylinder bore (unchoked) , 3" chambers, overall 41.5", wt 8lbs, capacity of 7 rds (+1 chamber). Most loads are 00 buckshot - 9 pellets load mv 1300fps.

I cheated with mine, the stock is actually a Speedfeed Monte Carlo, I chose it due to the height of the rifle sights. The choke isn't USMC correct, either, I went with the threaded RemChoke system, it wears an Extra Full Turkey choke now for the 3" Magnum 000 Buck defense loads. (TIGHT pattern out to 40 yards) That "big block" out under the front sight is the factory magazine tube clamp, which also mounts the bayonet lug and sling swivel. Beefy, ain't it?


http://mauser98.com/870mk1right.jpg

http://mauser98.com/870mk1leftblade.jpg

[laynlow]

How do you like the 'pg' fixed stock compared to the standard stock?

Rat,

My preference is a pistol grip full stock. I like the way the grip feels, and I think a pistol grip is appropriate for a combat/competition type shotgun. I think the bottom line is the PG is right for me. Try one out for yourself and see what you think. Then decide what best fits your needs.

[Duke of Lawnchair]

Here's an old picture of my M1S90.

It now sports a straight stock, +4rd magazine extention, GG&G oversized bolt release and last but not least, a lot more rounds out the business end.

[Lumpy196]

Gewehr98,

How long did you have to search for the bayonet clamp assembly?


Thats a fine looking 870 :D

[Rat-30]

Rat, My preference is a pistol grip full stock. I like the way the grip feels, and I think a pistol grip is appropriate for a combat/competition type shotgun. I think the bottom line is the PG is right for me. Try one out for yourself and see what you think. Then decide what best fits your needs.

Thanks, Laynlow!

[Skunkabilly]

Duke, I like the old setup better :D

[7.62FullMetalJacket]

need.....more....shotgun....porn.......

[Opie]

Here yah go

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=571796

[Duke of Lawnchair]

Alrighty, here's a picture of my current setup.

[Duke of Lawnchair]

...and my girlfriend's.

Her's sports ghost rings (as evidenced by the photo) and 7rd magazine capacity.

[Gewehr98]

How long did you have to search for the bayonet clamp assembly?

I *fell into* two factory Remington boxed sets at a gunshow in Sacramento about 8 years ago. Once I researched what I had, I put one set away for safekeeping, and used the other set to rebuild a plain-vanilla 870 Express Magnum into that Mark I replica. :D

[Lumpy196]

Somewhere around here I have an old Scattergun Technologies catalog back when they were their own company in TN, and they used to offer that EXACT model of the military 870.


I kick myself for not buying one.

[Marko Kloos]

Benelli Nova Special Purpose, with ghost ring sights, Weaver rail, and BSA red dot sight.

http://www.frontiernet.net/~lendringser/images/novarail_l.JPG

[Duke of Lawnchair]

Marko,

Nice rig!

Jim

[Skunkabilly]

Sweet photos, Duke and Marko!

Benelliz 0wn! w00t!!

[Duke of Lawnchair]

Skunk,

Thanks homie.

JIJO

[pmbiker]

Plain jane Nova SP awaiting a mag tube extension.



http://www.msnusers.com/Homelanddefense/Documents/nova2.jpg

[Duke of Lawnchair]

pmbiker,

Picture no worky?

Jim

[FPrice]

An ex-police gun from our town department. Got it for $150, all I did was put the ammo holder on the buttstock. Plain, but it works.

[Black Majik]

I must say, those Tact. shotties are making my heart sing.

Makes me wanna get one. Only thing is, do I really need one. There's a dealer near me that has a 870 HD for $294.


Yesterday, I stopped by another dealer and they had a Benelli M1S90 for sale for $815! How is that price? I've seen them go for usually around $1K. I certainly dont need it, never thought I'd consider an autoloader, dont shoot 3 gun matches and I already have a shotgun to use for the clays.

I'm leaning more towards the 870 HD, since I'm familiar more w/ the 870. Only question that I have to figure out is whether I want another 870 for that "tactical" fun. But damn, just having a Benelli gives me the goosebumps. The fit and finish of the Benelli M1 was a lot more superior than the 870. Felt damn nice, but oh well... who knows...

Dont mind me, just babbling and asking questions.

oh yeah, BTT :D

[Dave McCracken]

Trust me, Black Majok, you want another 870. A box stock 870 with a short barrel is an outstanding combat shotgun.

Let's do the math....

Out the door, that Benelli will run you close to $900.

New 870 HD-$300.

Weekend at Shootin' Skuhl, $300.

A flat of STS bird loads for practice, lots of buck and slugs-$200 or whatever you want.

So for the price of the Benelli, a decent shotgun, you can not only pick up one of the finest fighting tools yet devised, but ammo and some expertise.

The bellsnwhistles can be added later, if you still want them.

[Black Majik]

thanks dave!

I was actually thinking about a 870 MM also, and use the rest for shells.

But a question I was curious about was, is it possible to put the longer barrels (26", 28") on the HD models with the ext. mag. tubes?

I think it would be nice to use the HD gun to have it as a spare as a skeet/trap gun for a friend whenever I take them out to shoot clays w/ me. I know most of my friends would never get a shotgun since its so taboo here, but they do enjoy shooting w/ me every once in a while.


Thanks :)

[Dave McCracken]

All 870 barrels are interchangeable within gauge, with a few exceptions. Special Field barrels do not, and new 20 gauge barrels do not fit older eceiver, say pre 72 or so.

None of those exceptions apply to your choice.

[XavierBreath]

Mossy 500

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=659379

[Skunkabilly]

Blackmagic, since you are in Orange County, you are welcome to shoot my Benelli and decide if you really like it or not. :) Maybe you won't like the ergonomics or the sight configuration or whatever?

Shotgun training-- look up Bill Murphy www.ftatv.com and/or Scott Reitz www.intltactical.com both highly recommended, disclaimer being I never took shotty with Reitz-only pistol.

Telling you to buy the 870 and spend the difference on ammo is like saying buy a stick instead of an auto and spend the rest on gasoline. Just buy what you like and run it anyway.

[pmbiker]

Plain jane nova

http://www.gunsnet.net/album//showphoto.php?photo=17525&papass=&sort=1&thecat=500

SONOFA!! :cuss: :banghead: :fire:

[SapperLeader]

I finally got a digital camera for Christmas, and could resist reviving this thread. Here is a picture of my 870 hd, which I have managed to put a 1000 rounds through this past year. Unfortunately, I was on active duty last year, and had a time crunch, and none of those shells have been at aerial or moving targets, I definitely need to rectify that this year.

[AnklePocket]

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-11/509634/DSCN0001.JPG

[Skunkabilly]

http://www.skunkabilly.com/images/tactical/shtf.jpg

Operator: One who operates.

[7.62FullMetalJacket]

No tube extension?

[Duke of Lawnchair]

No tube extension?

7.62, that be a postban boomstick. :(

[7.62FullMetalJacket]

Sorry, I forgot about the PRK thing

[Duke of Lawnchair]

PRK thing...

I thought that for semiautos postban/preban is a national thing.

[7.62FullMetalJacket]

Could be. In Utah it is don't ask, don't tell.

[Black Majik]

Hmm... I thought that you couldn't have a mag. ext. if you have a PG w/o the buttstock.

As long as theres the buttstock w/ the PG the mag ext is ok. I guess I'm completely wrong? Someone wanna clarify? Thanks!

[SapperLeader]

I knew about the restriction of semiauto shotguns and mag extensions, but isnt that a pump? Not that theres anything wrong with out having a mag extension, 3-4 rounds of any shotgun gauge should more than do the trick. My next shotgun will probally remain stock with no extension. I want to get my younger sister into shooting shotguns, but mine is too heavy at the forend for her with all the dooads hanging off it. I tried to tell her the whole gun only weighs 10 pounds...:)

[Duke of Lawnchair]

http://www.nraila.org/media/misc/FederalFirearms.htm?FormMode=Detail&ID=60

Using the "find" feature I receive:
(D) a semiautomatic shotgun that has at least 2 of&endash;&endash;

(i) a folding or telescoping stock;

(ii) a pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon;

(iii) a fixed magazine capacity in excess of 5 rounds; and

(iv) an ability to accept a detachable magazine.


My interpretation is that this means we can only have one of the above, and no more.

Jim

[Skunkabilly]

My interpretation is that this means we can only have one of the above, and no more.


Duke, true operators have zero. :p

[Duke of Lawnchair]

Operater: he who operates

[7.62FullMetalJacket]

Yet another of may reasons to kill the AWB. I can't accessorize properly.

[cslinger]

Stupid stupid law but definitely correct.

You can not legally own a semi automatic shotgun that has both a pistol grip and a magazine capable of taking more than 5 rounds of 12 gauge 2.75inch ammo unless it was made before that infamous September 1994 date.

I have a Beretta 1201FP set up with the pistol grip and I had to plug the tube so it only holds 5 rounds of 2.75inch. The BATFE and I had quite the powwow regarding the interpretation of this law.

Take the PG off and you are golden because that makes it a kindler, gentler kind of shotgun much less likely to be used in a dangerous way. I believe it also reduces the velocity of the shot to the speed of thrown confetti.

Chris:cuss:

[Duke of Lawnchair]

kindler, gentler kind of shotgun...

LOL

[armoredman]

http://www.hunt101.com/img/060815.jpg (http://www.hunt101.com/?p=60815&c=500&z=1)

Currently in hock shop - bail out soon. Bear is still here.....:fire:

[Blain]

Herehttp://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=708959

[cslinger]

Duke,

See Armored's picture. No pistol grip and how much kindler and gentler can a shotty get. Heck it borders on cute. :D

Chris

[Langenator]

Blain, I assume that's an 870. Do tell what all extras (an where you got them!) have been added so I can tell my wife what I want for my birthday!:p

[Skunkabilly]

Does anybody else keep getting a MS Passport signup prompt when opening this thread? :banghead:

[SapperLeader]

I did too, thats wierd...

[trimation]

Langenator,

Look at the recent thread entitled "The Ultimate".

Blain started that thread and it is all about that shotgun.

Trimation

P.S. It is just a couple threads down from this one.

[Blain]

Langenator,

Features.....

- Remington 870 Super magnum
- 18 ½” Vang Comped Vent Rib barrel with Porting
-Chrome Lined Bore
- 2 round mag extension (can hold 6+1 2 ¾” or 3” shells and 5+1 3 ½” shells.
- Surefire Tac light
- MMC Ghost Ring Sights
- Trintium insert in front sight
- Robar's Rogaurd exterior and NP3 interior finish
- Side Saddle
- Knoxx Compstock
- Express' plastic trigger gaurd replaced with a metal one from a police magnum.
- Big Button safety
- Green vang comp follower
- 3 Point Tactical Sling

[MrFreeze]

Skunk,

The MSN log-in is from pmbiker's post...MSN must not allow remote linking, so his link to a pic needs a sign-in to view it.

Travis

[Smoke]

http://home.earthlink.net/~rogerwparks/870.jpg

[Brian Williams]

Here is my boomstick with my Sistema, not much needs wear, BA/UU/R
Winny 1300 22' barrel imp cyl win choke
Side saddle w/ 3 00 rounds + 3 #6
Butt cuff w/ 5 slugs
Uncle mikes camo super sling
Ring of fire turkey sights
http://www.gunpix.com/gallery/Shotguns/Pump_Action_Shotguns/boomsticks.jpg
http://www.gunpix.com/gallery/Shotguns/Pump_Action_Shotguns/ring of fire.jpg

[Spieler]

Not quite "combat ready" yet but I'm working on it. It has 'saved' me once already.

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=751443

[FedGunner]

Mossy 500
Surefire fore end
Choate stock
OKO reflex sight

http://photos.ar15.com/ImageGallery/Attachments/DownloadAttach.asp?iImageUnq=15030

[Ringer]

My Home Defense Shotgun.

Remington 870 with factory 6+1 capacity.
9 volt Surefire forend.
Hogue overmolded 12" LOP stock.
Stored in Mossberg Loc-Box.

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=751845

[Dorian]

Woah that's pretty neat Ringer

[7.62FullMetalJacket]

Nice, Ringer. Now you see it, now you don't. Keeps the sheeple and real estate agents happy :D

[Sulaco]

Remington 870 Police Magnum

Right now it is stock but I plan to add a Meprolight tritium front bead. This is all I am going to do to it.

http://home.sc.rr.com/sulacosstuff/870p.jpg

[trimation]

Here is my 870. Pretty much stock except for the side saddle. Had to cut the forearm to fit it on.

This is the first gun pic I have ever taken and the first I have ever posted. Sorry it is so bad.


http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=752714

Trimation

[Duke of Lawnchair]

This is the first gun pic I have ever taken and the first I have ever posted. Sorry it is so bad.

Don't worry Trimation, we hear ya. Loud and clear!

[Skunkabilly]

Amen, Duke. Trimation, no worries, an 870 with 6+1+6 rounds of buckshot gets the point across 5x5 :)

Just that your two-tone assault shoes are reversed--they should be black with white stripes for infinite tacticality :D

[trimation]

LOL. Yeah I saw the shoes in there when I took it. What a dork I am. I am going to sound like I have been living in the dark ages when I tell you this, but it was the first time I even used a digital camera. I would really like to take a photography class. Even just here on THR you can see a huge difference in photos taken by people who know what they are doing vs. those who don't(like me).

Trimation

[Gordon]

It's getting near Saint Patricks day so here goes. BTW I created these in the early-mid 80's and they have all the bells an whistles available then . Both Tefloned, 870 is a magnum with custom flip up protected ghost ring sight. They have Win chokes as Rem chokes weren't invented. 1100 usually has a Russian Yukon NV sight for use around ranch at night. The 870 is a side of bed gun and has many rounds thru it but was rebuilt (again) a few years ago and is as smooth as my Model 31's! I also have a sporting 870 and 1100, for hunting.

[bmwguy]

I downsized from a Benelli M3 to this 870 police trade-in Winmaster. It came with the Williams ghost sight.

Here's a pic:

http://home.att.net/~john.t.hsu/870a.jpg
http://home.att.net/~john.t.hsu/870b.jpg

[Bang]

870, nothing fancy. 6+1 in the gun plus 6 on the side and 5 slugs on the buttstock.

Follow up shots (http://home.comcast.net/~ms97116/12gage.ram)

http://home.comcast.net/~ms97116/870a.jpg

And when I die let me die
With a dream in my mind
A smile on my face and no trouble behind
And no cross on my grave
To show my restin' place

http://home.comcast.net/~ms97116/mllve.jpg

[Kestrel]

bmwguy,

That 870 Police trade-in of yours, is just about the perfect defense shotgun. It's my favorite.

Steve

[Black Majik]

is that a fender strat in the background that I see...? ;)

[Bang]

Ya it's a Strat. American made, '91.

And when I die let me die
With a dream in my mind
A smile on my face and no trouble behind
And no cross on my grave
To show my restin' place

http://home.comcast.net/~ms97116/mllve.jpg

[Quack]

just got it, so nothing exciting yet.
http://www.hunt101.com/img/097965.jpg

[Smilodon]

This is my fav. and noone else hear seams to have one. Belgian Browning Auto-5. I have plans for this baby! Right now it's just the way I picked it up from the Pawn Shop.

[gggman]

And is that a Tweed Deluxe to go along with that Strat? I've got a Tele and a Blues Jr, and your amp is much bigger than mine.:scrutiny:

[Third_Rail]

Ringer, where'd you get a mount to hold that shotgun to the wall? How much do you have to pull to pop it out? How much did it cost? Have you ever had problems with the shotgun sticking in the mount?

In a single sentence, where can I get one? :D

[gggman]

Third_Rail, try this link.
http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=15654839

[Ringer]

Third_Rail

I bought the mount from Cheaperthandirt for $27. I don't think they carry it anymore, at least I can't find it on their website. It's made by Mossberg as you can see from the link gggman posted. You should be able to find it other places for less than buying it direct from Mossberg.

As far as removing the gun from the mount: There is a rubber coated muzzle hook that is about 4" long that you slide the barrel over then place the receiver into the lower mount and lower it about 1/2" onto a rubber coated post inside the lock box. So to remove the gun you lift up, pull the gun out from the mount then lower it off the muzzle hook. This is fairly easy to do. The mount comes with foam cushioning to protect the receiver but you still have to be a little careful not to scratch the gun. In the event of an emergency you could remove the gun pretty quickly once it's unlocked. I unlock it at night and lock it back up in the morning.

You can see better pics of it at Mossberg's website. (http://www.mossberg.com/locbox.htm)

[Third_Rail]

Hm, that could be what I'm looking for... I was hoping for more of a move a single bar out of the way (no lock) and pull the shotgun off the mount, straight out, you know?

Does anyone know of a mount like this? A sinlge crossbar holding the shotgun in the mount, lift the crossbar, then pull the shotgun off the wall.

:confused:

[Citadel99]

Third Rail,

Just go to the hardware store and buy the rubber coated "muzzle" hook and the rubber coated "chamber" hook. Mount into a stud. You're done.

Mark

[Third_Rail]

Yeah, I thought of that as well, I'm also making a cheapie crossbar to hold it there... only without the chamber hook, and a plate on the wall to hold the stock with a little lip as well, I'll post a picture when it's done.

[skebe]

Here's some pics of my FNH TPS

http://www.fear.net/~skebe/bang/tps4.jpg
http://www.fear.net/~skebe/bang/tps3.jpg
http://www.fear.net/~skebe/bang/boomsticks.jpg

[Third_Rail]

Wow. You can sleep very well at night, can't you?