Does Anyone Have Experience With Choate Stocks?

[Phydeaux642]

I'm converting my 590 Shockwave to a 20" shotgun and am trying to do it as inexpensively as possible. I have a Mesa Tactical stock adapter with a pistol grip that I could add an adjustable stock to but don't think I'll use it due to the more difficult access to the safety.
I've had a 500 with the Hogue 12" LOP stock on it but that thing is "grabby". I've thought about the Magpul stock but then I would want to change the forend and that's just more money. I've seen some Choate tactical/youth stocks that are reasonably priced but haven't seen much in the way of feedback.
So, anyone here use a Choate stock?

 

[dfariswheel]

Choate has been making various shotgun stocks for many years.
These are excellent basic shotgun stocks, and before other companies began making synthetic stocks, a lot of police guns were retro fitted with Choate stocks.
Many shotgunners wanting something more durable then wood bought Choate.

In the 70's when the "combat shotgun" became a Thing, Choate was the go-to if you didn't want a wood stock.
I've never heard of anyone having a problem with one.

Their standard type stock was probably the first synthetic shotgun stock widely available and a lot of people bought them.
They used to advertise that you could batter out a car windshield or batter down a door and the stock was still good to go.

So, they're not the latest super stocks, but are entirely usable.

 

[dh1633pm]

I have one on my Mini 30. It works good. Comb a little low for a scope. I like the feel of it.

 

[entropy]

dfariswheel's assessment is spot on. And since there are better options available, I'll recommend my favorite: Speed Feed.

 

[Ironicaintit]

I have one of their side folders on a mini14. Feels good, well made, locks up tight.
Would get it again!

 

[Phydeaux642]

Thanks for the reply dfariswheel. Now, on to hunt one down.

 

[dfariswheel]

Just order it direct from Choate.

Often if you call Choate you'll be talking to a family member.