Johnny Guzman
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So here's my deal. I just recently bought a Mossberg Model 88. It's exactly what I was looking for, 12 gauge pump, 7+1, 20" cylinder bore, bead sight, nice and simple. Prior to purchasing it, I had it in my head that I was going to customize it and throw on some "bad-ass" accessories. Not only did I want my shotty to look bad-ass but I also figured the accessories would serve a useful purpose.
First part to come in was a pistol grip. I was satisfied with just the pistol grip alone. It was very comfortable, made the gun real easy to maneuver, and absorbed some of the recoil pretty good. But since in my head I was already committed to the other parts I went ahead and ordered them.
Next I got a 6 shot side saddle. Now yes I originally wanted this because I wanted to look like a bad ass. However it serves a useful purpose, atleast I think it does. See I don't keep a loaded gun in the house because there's kids in the house. I could just load the magazine without putting one in the chamber but I think it's still too much of a risk. I could throw the little lock on it which prevents it from being pumped but that thing is a pain in the ass and I don't want to be fumbling with it if I'm trying to unlock it in a hurry. So with the side saddle I can grab my gun and I am able to load it very quickly (I will continue practicing so I remain quick). Now I guess my only problem is that I just don't like the way it looks on the gun. I am being unreasonable? Do you guys think the side saddle serves a purpose? I don't like how it looks all bulky, although keep in mind the idea is to load all the shells from the saddle, not to have a full mag plus shells on the saddle.
Next part to come in was a tactical light. Again I was thinking it was going to look cool yet still serve a purpose. So obviously for light in my home at night if need be. But mainly when we go camping up in the mountains where there's sometimes freaks and weirdos and no cell coverage.
I don't know. I think I have buyers remorse because I fell in love with the way the gun looked and felt with just the pistol grip. I think with the light and the side saddle it just looks gimmicky and not as bad ass as I thought it would. I can get anxiety sometimes and right now since I'm somewhat regretting the light and saddle it's giving me real bad anxiety. So in a way I needed to vent but I would also just like to hear some of your guys' opinions. Should I stay or dump the accessories? In other words someone reassure me that I bought the right accessories! LOL
First part to come in was a pistol grip. I was satisfied with just the pistol grip alone. It was very comfortable, made the gun real easy to maneuver, and absorbed some of the recoil pretty good. But since in my head I was already committed to the other parts I went ahead and ordered them.
Next I got a 6 shot side saddle. Now yes I originally wanted this because I wanted to look like a bad ass. However it serves a useful purpose, atleast I think it does. See I don't keep a loaded gun in the house because there's kids in the house. I could just load the magazine without putting one in the chamber but I think it's still too much of a risk. I could throw the little lock on it which prevents it from being pumped but that thing is a pain in the ass and I don't want to be fumbling with it if I'm trying to unlock it in a hurry. So with the side saddle I can grab my gun and I am able to load it very quickly (I will continue practicing so I remain quick). Now I guess my only problem is that I just don't like the way it looks on the gun. I am being unreasonable? Do you guys think the side saddle serves a purpose? I don't like how it looks all bulky, although keep in mind the idea is to load all the shells from the saddle, not to have a full mag plus shells on the saddle.
Next part to come in was a tactical light. Again I was thinking it was going to look cool yet still serve a purpose. So obviously for light in my home at night if need be. But mainly when we go camping up in the mountains where there's sometimes freaks and weirdos and no cell coverage.
I don't know. I think I have buyers remorse because I fell in love with the way the gun looked and felt with just the pistol grip. I think with the light and the side saddle it just looks gimmicky and not as bad ass as I thought it would. I can get anxiety sometimes and right now since I'm somewhat regretting the light and saddle it's giving me real bad anxiety. So in a way I needed to vent but I would also just like to hear some of your guys' opinions. Should I stay or dump the accessories? In other words someone reassure me that I bought the right accessories! LOL
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