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    Shortening a Mossberg 835 barrel

    I like vent ribs on shotguns and I want to put one on my 590A1. Mossberg does not make a vent rib 590A1 barrel, but there are vent rib 835 barrels and I found a used one in a shop. Is it possible to have a long 835 barrel cut down to 18"? I am getting conflicting advice from people who are...
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    Mossberg 590 vs Beretta 1301 Tactical

    I did not get a chance to fire them back to back since I don't know anyone who owns both or a range where I can rent both. But I did notice less recoil on the 1301T as well as the lighter weight. I think that is to be expected though comparing a gas semi-auto to a pump gun. I did consider ease...
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    Mossberg 590 vs Beretta 1301 Tactical

    Looking to purchase a 12 gauge shotgun that will primarily be used for home defense. I will take it with me when I travel to a nearby state where relatives live and it is not legal to bring my AR-15. I would also like it to be usable by my female relatives who are petite and not very experienced...
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    Ambidextrous light mounting on Mossberg 590

    In case I need to fire the shotgun on my non-dominant side. I can think of a few situations where they may be necessary (injury, shooting around a barricade, etc).
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    Ambidextrous light mounting on Mossberg 590

    I would like to mount a light on my Mossberg 590 so that I can operate it ambidextrously. I have the Magpul forend. Has anyone here mounted a light at 6 o'clock on a shotgun? I am having a hard time picturing if it will work well or not. It seems like it may be awkward to operate at that location.
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    S&W 686+ vs TRR8

    I did look at the 627 as well. It only comes in stainless finish and I actually like lighter-weight guns since all my other handguns (other than the 442) are polymer. Plus it can't accept a light as far as I can tell. Since it is about the same price as the TRR8 (as per MSRP listed on S&W site)...
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    S&W 686+ vs TRR8

    Looking to pick up a .357 revolver with a 4-5" barrel and I'm pretty sure I've narrowed it down to these 2. I conceal carry a 442 so I am familiar with the S&W controls and usually like to keep things uniform. The .357 will be used for home defense, open carry, target use. TRR8 can mount a...
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    Railed forend options for Mossberg 590

    I am interested in purchasing a railed forend so I can add a light to my Mossberg 590. I like Magpul stuff but I think their shotgun forend is ugly so would rather avoid it if possible. What other options do I have? I read about the Fab Defense forend but the reviews aren't great and it...
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    Mossberg 590A1 barrel interchangeable with 590?

    I want to purchase a Mossberg 12 gauge pump shotgun with 18.5" barrel and ghost ring sights for self defense. I would prefer the 590 for the lighter barrel because I am not going to be banging it against metal bulkheads, but it doesn't look like Mossberg offers a model in the configuration I...
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    Swapping bolt carrier groups between AR15 uppers

    I have a bolt carrier group left over from an upper I sold several years ago. The guy I sold it to didn't want the BCG and it's been sitting in a box in a closet since. I'm getting back into ARs and want to order a new upper. Is there any reason I shouldn't just re-use the BCG from the old...
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    AK optic mounting options?

    So far I've tried the Ultimak, the TWS dogleg, and the RS Products sidemount. None of them add any noticeable weight. My favorite is the RS sidemount, but I'm not running a folding stock. If you are, the TWS is your best bet. I'm not a fan of the Ultimak, rather not have a $600 Aimpoint Micro...
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    First AR Buy - Looking for Feedback

    Don't skimp on ARs. Buy once, cry once.
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    Same plane sights on AR15

    So it sounds like whether or not this is beneficial is dependent on how you zero your rifle, correct?
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    Same plane sights on AR15

    How do same plane iron sights differ from the regular iron sights on an AR15? What are their advantages and disadvantages?
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    Help me pick an AR configuration

    Does anyone know if the BCM lower receivers come with everything I need other than the actual stock? Do they come with the tube, spring, etc.?
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