Recent content by guide1

1. I think you'll be pleased with either of those sidesaddles in an HD application. However, as mentioned before, they may tend to be a bit unwieldy and unnecessary on an 8-round shotgun. 2. I chose the EZ Sling by IDB for my 590SP and have been very satisfied. YMMV on this one. The EZ...

I'm hoping that someone out there can offer some advice about this seemingly rare malfunction. Here's the situation in a nutshell: Owned the pistol (service model) for about 6 years. Very reliable through around 5000 rounds with any/all issues being attributed to poor factory ammunition...

I don't have any personal issue with someone, particularly a law enforcement officer, wanting a magazine disconnect. That being said, I still believe that mechanical devices will always be a poor substitute for safe weapons handling. Though lives may have been saved by such devices (safeties...

Another vote for the Ruger P series, new or used. Probably some of the most underrated pistols on the market, especially for the price. You can still find an EAA witness or used CZ for under $400 if you look hard enough.

A cracked locking block (which would have led to catastrophic failure if not addressed). An improperly fitted barrel which was severely damaged by replacement locking block (factory replaced). Despite these problems, I have had only 3 FTF's in about 5000 rounds, all of which can be attributed...

I have only had the pleasure of owning one auto (1100) and never had a single problem. However, at the last 3-gun match, I observed two shooters have identical problems on the same firing position. Every single round would fail to eject. One was an 1100, the other a Benelli. The problem...

I've run into the same dilemma. I would hate to spend $370 plus for a light system that cannot be switched over to my pistol. I've heard mixed reviews on the Mako Group products, but then there are some who don't care for the Surefire forends as well. I had settled on getting a Mako forend...

Well, I'm new to THR and I must say that there is a wealth of information here. I hope someone else has experienced this issue because I seem to get the weird ones. I wish I could post picures but I'm not quite that computer literate yet. Basically, the barrel lug is contacting the...

Specific application/s? I agree that each model has it's merits, however the real test is personal experience and preference. I prefer the utility and design of my Mossberg, but I also miss the ergonomics of my old 870. It may come down to a simple matter of cost/benefit analysis. Do what I...

I have fired them from my 590 on occasion. They go through sheet metal like a hot knife through butter. I have only fired them at close range, so I cannot offer information as to long range accuracy. The slugs I have were manufactured by Smith&Wesson for law enforcement and state right on the...

Thanks for the welcome hksw! I rarely post on forums unless I feel I have something worthwhile to offer, I appreciate the appreciation. Your last post brings up another issue that I have noticed with my Mossberg. The action likes to open up and eject spent shells when shooting heavy loads...

Hello. I'm new to the forum. I found this topic by accident, but I have spent hours on the net looking for other Mossberg owners that have had this very problem. I have observed it a 500 Mariner as well as my own 590SP. The first time it happened in the 500 was with a Winchester heavy game...