Modifications to Mossberg 500 Tactical

[BlindEyeShooter]

Originally Posted by Sheepdog

I would dump the pistol grip they are not very practical. I would love to have someone from Mossberg show me how you are supposed to work the safety with their pistol grip. Unless you have an 8" thumb you are SOL.

That is a very good point. The safety is very hard to reach with a pistol grip. Another point for the birdshead grip.

Originally Posted by Sheepdog

If you choose to go with a pistol grip only, the whole idea of a side saddle comes into question because you will not have the gun against your shoulder.

I think I'll avoid the sidesaddle for now and go with a 8 round tube extension.

Originally Posted by Sheepdog

I would replace the pistol grip stock with a standard stock. The butt of the stock comes in handy in close quarters. To accurately aim, you are going to need to go left handed.

I'm still leaning towards the birdshead grip. They aren't very expensive and I'd really like to at least try it out. If I don't like it I can always either a) put my pistol grip and adjustable stock back on. Or b) get a standard stock.

Thanks

[DaFadda]

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[Dave Waits]

K.I.S.S.

[Pawpaw]

You could always just get a Super-Shorty and be done with it.

[jmlutz]

Agreed, Keep It Simple.

[Caleb]

I like the K.I.S.S method for shotguns but, for the OP's issue maybe not. Think about this...... maybe, mount one of those 45* pict rails on the receiver facing to the left. Then, mount a mini red dot or something similar to it. When you shoulder the weapon right handed, the red dot "might" (I have never tried it) line up with your left eye. Make sense?

For example..... http://www.amazon.com/TMS-Tactical-D.../dp/B0081LP992

[milkmanjoe]

Originally Posted by IamCaleb

I like the K.I.S.S method for shotguns but, for the OP's issue maybe not. Think about this...... maybe, mount one of those 45* pict rails on the receiver facing to the left. Then, mount a mini red dot or something similar to it. When you shoulder the weapon right handed, the red dot "might" (I have never tried it) line up with your left eye. Make sense?

For example..... http://www.amazon.com/TMS-Tactical-D.../dp/B0081LP992

Point it and shoot it....no need for dots....just a bead at the end of the barrel..
My one son likes a ghost ring, I don't know why, he shoots from the hip. The other son likes a single bead. He uses it, very well.

[Caleb]

Originally Posted by milkmanjoe

Point it and shoot it....no need for dots....just a bead at the end of the barrel..
My one son likes a ghost ring, I don't know why, he shoots from the hip. The other son likes a single bead. He uses it, very well.

I understand that Joe but, I'm speaking for the OP's situation. I shoot s with no bead or sight on the shotgun.

[BlindEyeShooter]

Originally Posted by IamCaleb

Think about this...... maybe, mount one of those 45* pict rails on the receiver facing to the left. Then, mount a mini red dot or something similar to it. When you shoulder the weapon right handed, the red dot "might" (I have never tried it) line up with your left eye. Make sense?

For example..... http://www.amazon.com/TMS-Tactical-D.../dp/B0081LP992

I actually really like this idea. The rail isn't expensive and I could always buy a lower end red dot to try it out.

I did order the birdshead grip to try that too. I think it will help with aiming when/if I have to shoot righty.

[aqualungs]

I 100% reccomend the birdshead raptor grip. I also have a stocked Benelli, so I have both setups. I have a raptor grip on my Mossberg cruiser, and I love it!!!! Just practice with it, and you will hit whatever you point at... well I do anyways.. I have no issues pointing and shooting and hitting a 6" object from 15-20 feet. The beautiful thing is the difference between a pistol grip and this grip. It's very natural and when firing you get this natural swing action, that prevents to grip from slammning into the web of your hand, and also lacks recoil. Alos the tang safety is easily accesible with the grip. I like going to my moms property and leveling 1-2 ft ant hills with it! It also is easier to clear rooms with the shorter length. You will be very happy with this setup! Do it!!!

I have a TLR-1, GG&G mount, 3G 7 round card side saddle, Choate ext, and don't forget that breacher muzzle can shear grabby hands, and knock the stupid off of faces!