Lets See Some PICS of Pistol Grip HD Shotguns...

[Nalapombu]

Hey all,

I'd like to see some pics of pistol gripped or collapsible stock shotguns used for Home Defense.

I am curious to see how people set up their shotguns differently and what accessories they add to them.

Of course if you don't have a pistol gripped shotgun and your HD shotgun is really AWESOME....by all means, post it so we all can enjoy its awsomeness...

Thanks for the time.

Nalajr

 

[tnxdshooter]

Hey all,

I'd like to see some pics of pistol gripped or collapsible stock shotguns used for Home Defense.

I am curious to see how people set up their shotguns differently and what accessories they add to them.

Of course if you don't have a pistol gripped shotgun and your HD shotgun is really AWESOME....by all means, post it so we all can enjoy its awsomeness...

Thanks for the time.

Nalajr

Updated pics with new grov tech sling attachment on the mesa tactical stock.

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I know you've seen mine numerous times but you asked for updated pics so here you go. Now I need to mount me a flashlight on this thing one of these days.

 

[Odd Job]

TN, what rear sight is that?

 

[tnxdshooter]

TN, what rear sight is that?

Mossberg front and rear ghost ring. Although instead of having the front silver soldered on I bought an 18.5" barrel with the front sight pre soldered on from mossberg. The barrel kit came with the rear ghost ring also but you can just buy the front and rear sight for about 80.00

 

[jaguarxk120]

How can you safely operate the gun with that ergo friendly safety on the back of the frame like that??

 

[oneounceload]

Why would you need to? (Just open the action would work, or you have to use your other hand)

 

[rbernie]

But the point being made is valid - pistol grip stocks work best on a shotgun design that has a safety that can still be reached by the strong hand while holding onto the grip. Tang safeties and pistol grips are not a great combination because they require two hands to work or that the safety be ignored. Not an insurmountable issue by any means, but a change in the manual of arms nonetheless.

 

[tnxdshooter]

How can you safely operate the gun with that ergo friendly safety on the back of the frame like that??

I've got no problems with it.

 

[tnxdshooter]

But the point being made is valid - pistol grip stocks work best on a shotgun design that has a safety that can still be reached by the strong hand while holding onto the grip. Tang safeties and pistol grips are not a great combination because they require two hands to work or that the safety be ignored. Not an insurmountable issue by any means, but a change in the manual of arms nonetheless.

So get a maverick 88 and do what I did to this 500 problem solved.

 

[Nalapombu]

Hey tnx that's a GREAT looking shotgun you have put together there. I like it, wouldn't mind having a twin for myself....

Is this a MAV 88, 500, a 590 or a 590A1?

Thanks for posting it.

C'mon everyone....lets have more.

Thanks

Nalajr

 

[Inebriated]

I'll be going to a conventional stock, or perhaps a Magpul, soon. I like the Mesa's quality, but I really just prefer a conventional stock. It just feels handier.

 

[rbernie]

So get a maverick 88 and do what I did to this 500 problem solved.

Absolutely.

I'll be going to a conventional stock, or perhaps a Magpul, soon.

FYI - the Magpul has good ergos but it's heavy as heck and I find its LOP adjustment to be functional but cheesy. The OEM synthetic stock and synthetic po-leece corncob forearm work really well for me without being heavy or clunky.

 

[Inebriated]

FYI - the Magpul has good ergos but it's heavy as heck and I find its LOP adjustment to be functional but cheesy. The OEM synthetic stock and synthetic po-leece corncob forearm work really well for me without being heavy or clunky.

Good to know about the Magpul... that's kind of disappointing. The factory police synthetic furniture is fantastic, fer sher. Mine has had the factory police set for a long time, but I added the Magpul so I could throw a TLR-1 on there, but never got around to it. The Mesa was more to play around with a shorter pg stock than anything else. The length is perfect, but I dunno. It's bulky. If I could get a slightly shorter factory stock, I'd be golden. I might have to grab a youth model 870. If I don't like the length, lord knows I have enough 870 parts laying around to fully outfit it for no cost.

 

[MCMXI]

Remington 870 Express Tactical A-TACS CAMO (bottom).

 

[tnxdshooter]

Hey tnx that's a GREAT looking shotgun you have put together there. I like it, wouldn't mind having a twin for myself....

Is this a MAV 88, 500, a 590 or a 590A1?

Thanks for posting it.

C'mon everyone....lets have more.

Thanks

Nalajr

As stated before in our pms, it began it's life as a mossberg 500a field model with 28" vent ribbed ported barrel and wood furniture.

Although if you prefer the crossbolt safety then all the parts I used are compatible with a maverick 88. Barrels and heat sheilds and side saddles and stocks are compatible. The 88 receiver is not drilled and tapped but it could be for minimal cost if one wanted to use ghost rings on it.

 

[Nalapombu]

Hey tnx,

I just now remembered that was you that I messaged back and forth a few times. I just didn't put it together when I first saw your post and pics. Sorry about that.

Do you all feel like the Pistol Grip shotguns give you more control over your weapon while maneuvering through your house or whatever it is you are planning on using your weapon in? You know there are doors that might have to be opened to check for family members and such, corners that need to be dealt with, open doors and entryways and the like. You will likely have to use one hand to call 911, direct and help a child to safety or help your spouse to deal with other family members. All kinds of possibilities that would require you to use one of your hands to facilitate. I'm just wondering if you all think that these types of shotgun stocks allow you to have that ability to maintain control over your weapon even using 1 hand if necessary?

I think the MAGPUL stock also gives some of that same capability, but not to the extent the collapsible stocks do.

Thoughts?

Thanks again.

Nalajr

 

[ccajigas07]

This is my saiga 12 I use to have

 

[Inebriated]

Hey tnx,

I just now remembered that was you that I messaged back and forth a few times. I just didn't put it together when I first saw your post and pics. Sorry about that.

Do you all feel like the Pistol Grip shotguns give you more control over your weapon while maneuvering through your house or whatever it is you are planning on using your weapon in? You know there are doors that might have to be opened to check for family members and such, corners that need to be dealt with, open doors and entryways and the like. You will likely have to use one hand to call 911, direct and help a child to safety or help your spouse to deal with other family members. All kinds of possibilities that would require you to use one of your hands to facilitate. I'm just wondering if you all think that these types of shotgun stocks allow you to have that ability to maintain control over your weapon even using 1 hand if necessary?

I think the MAGPUL stock also gives some of that same capability, but not to the extent the collapsible stocks do.

Thoughts?

Thanks again.

Nalajr

Pistol grip stocks definitely offer better one-handed control, and I notice considerably less fatigue when I've been doing reloads all day with a pistol gripped stock compared to a conventional stock. However, I shoot both one-handed just fine, and find the conventional stock easier to shoot one-handed, because I can get my hand further up on the gun, letting me balance it just that much better. Neither are likely concerns, but, it's a point of comparison. I've found that I can manipulate either gun just fine if I need to open a door or something, but the pistol grip is just a bit easier. PG's also give you much better weapon retention. But, a conventional stock with a sling is also tough to get away from someone.

In my own projected use of a shotgun (hunkered down in my bedroom, waiting for the po po to get here, it doesn't matter, I could use my 28" Wingmaster with my phone's light propped up to face the door, it just isn't that big a deal to me. I go with what works better for me in practical situations, and my most practical situations are all in the woods. For that, I honestly do prefer a slightly shorter LOP conventional stock.

 

[Brink]

I took 2 quick pics of my 870 on the floor. Blackhawk front and rear stocks.


Untitled by kamelean, on Flickr


Untitled by kamelean, on Flickr