Big_Bullet
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I've always wanted a short pistol gripped shotgun. What would those that have one recommend for the best brand and model for the money?
Best short pistol gripped shogun for the money?
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oneounceload
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Any model from Mossberg or Remington will do; however, those "in the know", will also tell you a PGO is a waste of time and money and not to be bothered
ohen cepel
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Like others, I am not a fan. I had one, don't now.
That being said. Mossberg makes a nice set which has both the PG and a standard stock in the same kit so you have it all to mod as you like. Plus, I think the 500 is great in that there are a ton of aftermarket parts if you want/need them.
That being said. Mossberg makes a nice set which has both the PG and a standard stock in the same kit so you have it all to mod as you like. Plus, I think the 500 is great in that there are a ton of aftermarket parts if you want/need them.
Keep it G rated, guys...
As to the OP's query, few veteran shotgunners have Pistol Grip Only shotguns.
They work better in the movies than real life.
But do not take our words for it. Borrow one, note that it looks close to new and have at it. 5 rounds later, you'll KNOW!
As to the OP's query, few veteran shotgunners have Pistol Grip Only shotguns.
They work better in the movies than real life.
But do not take our words for it. Borrow one, note that it looks close to new and have at it. 5 rounds later, you'll KNOW!
OkieCruffler
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Now it depends what the OP wants to do with it. All shotguns aren't about the downfall of civility. I had one I made out of a mossy 88 that was a hoot with light birdshot rounds. Got pretty decent with it from the hip against tin cans and grapefruit. Made the mistake of running some full power OO loads thru it. That was unpleasent, but with field loads, yeap, total hoot.
DennisRL84
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I bought a cops old Mossberg 500A pistol grip for only $125 about 3 years ago.
It was a model made in the 80's but is in EXCELLENT condition. It is 1 rd shorter then a typical Mossberg 500. Only 5rds in the tube and 1 chambered. I shot it about 3 times with ONLY a pistol grip and no stock. I have no interest in trying to do that again. Hell, most of my local gun ranges have banned pistol gripped only shotguns.
ANYWAY, the Mossberg 500 has been super reliable and effective for killing paper targets. They seem to have awesome reviews and are decently priced. MY LEO friends also carry them and my military unit uses them as well.
Parts, accessories are super easy to find as well!
It was a model made in the 80's but is in EXCELLENT condition. It is 1 rd shorter then a typical Mossberg 500. Only 5rds in the tube and 1 chambered. I shot it about 3 times with ONLY a pistol grip and no stock. I have no interest in trying to do that again. Hell, most of my local gun ranges have banned pistol gripped only shotguns.
ANYWAY, the Mossberg 500 has been super reliable and effective for killing paper targets. They seem to have awesome reviews and are decently priced. MY LEO friends also carry them and my military unit uses them as well.
Parts, accessories are super easy to find as well!
Whirlwind06
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I saw a Mossberg 500 with what was called a "Chainsaw fore grip" the gun shop the other day. Looked pretty wild, you would actually hold it over hand I guess
http://www.impactguns.com/mossberg-...gun-18in-wpistol-grip-50460-015813504607.aspx
http://www.impactguns.com/mossberg-...gun-18in-wpistol-grip-50460-015813504607.aspx
dascottsman
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I keep a 870 Express, with mag extension and a Pachmayer rubberized pistol grip only and fore-end. Had it this way for years, and you are a dead man if you come in my house by way of PB poisioning dispatched from it, I am surgical with it. I love my 12 ga. in this configuration, and can shoot the eye out of a running cat.......
To each his own. Practice with it, and you will become proficient. Just remember that it is a short range, purpose built weapon, and you won't be hunting ducks next year probably with it.....
Remington 870's and Mossberg 500's are probably what you are looking for as they have MANY aftermarket parts available.
To each his own. Practice with it, and you will become proficient. Just remember that it is a short range, purpose built weapon, and you won't be hunting ducks next year probably with it.....
Remington 870's and Mossberg 500's are probably what you are looking for as they have MANY aftermarket parts available.
Can't get any shorter than a super shorty. http://www.serbu.com/top/superShorty.php But it comes with the $5 AOW tax stamp and months of wait time on the Form 4. 
I had one years ago, a mossberg 500 with the pistol grip butt stock and a pistol grip on the forward as well. It had a heatshield, extended magazine, folding stock, all the bells and whistles. It looked awesome hanging over the bed, but even after doing all that work putting on the "tacti-cool" stuff, I never shot it. My little brother practically begged me every time we went to the range to bring it, but I never did.
He borrowed it from my wife one weekend while I was out of town. All I remember was getting a phone call saying lil brother had broke his index and middle finger while shooting that gun. He doesn't even know what happened, but the gun was at a pawnshop the next day. I traded even for a gorgous mossy 590. That pump always gave me a weird feeling, it had bad juju in it, and I have never thought about another.
If your dead set on pistol grip, the market is pretty cornered by mossberg and remington. I do remember seeing a Stevens new model that's all decked out, but the model slips me. And I know a local shop here has a Rock Island pistol grip. It's cool if not for any reason other than the jeweled bolt.
Follow Dave's advice and borrow a buddies. And as dascottsman said, to each his own, & as with any tool, practice with it to learn your strength and weaknesses. But by all means, borrow one first. See if you like it, that way your not tossing hard earned cash at unicorn you are chasing just to catch it and learn its a shetland pony...
I don't know about jmr40's experience with mossbergs safety, but I have mounted these on friends and families guns and they have worked fine for them.
Goodluck!
He borrowed it from my wife one weekend while I was out of town. All I remember was getting a phone call saying lil brother had broke his index and middle finger while shooting that gun. He doesn't even know what happened, but the gun was at a pawnshop the next day. I traded even for a gorgous mossy 590. That pump always gave me a weird feeling, it had bad juju in it, and I have never thought about another.
If your dead set on pistol grip, the market is pretty cornered by mossberg and remington. I do remember seeing a Stevens new model that's all decked out, but the model slips me. And I know a local shop here has a Rock Island pistol grip. It's cool if not for any reason other than the jeweled bolt.
Follow Dave's advice and borrow a buddies. And as dascottsman said, to each his own, & as with any tool, practice with it to learn your strength and weaknesses. But by all means, borrow one first. See if you like it, that way your not tossing hard earned cash at unicorn you are chasing just to catch it and learn its a shetland pony...
I don't know about jmr40's experience with mossbergs safety, but I have mounted these on friends and families guns and they have worked fine for them.
Goodluck!
zombieslayer
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I prefer the Mossberg as you dont have to reach all the way forward to rack the forst round. Get a $250 pistol grip mossberg 500. They're a lot of fun, forget the naysayers. I take mine out to the range and shoot clay pigeons with the boy scout troop and they love watching me blast away with my "ghetto" shotgun. Another plus, aside from the fun factor, would be that the overall length of the weapon is reduced by roughly a foot so its easier to stow away in a handy spot. I really had my doubts and never buy anything "tacticool" but after 5000+rds, I'm pretty good with my PG 500.
Big_Bullet
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Actually, I have a practical use for it.
I would prefer a 20ga model to keep from damaging too much meat on the rabbits I hunt. The hunting is in thick Iowa brush and they usually scamper off so fast that you don't have time to get the stock to your shoulder. A shorter, legal length barrel and a pistol grip would put more rabbits in the freezer. I'd rather rabbit hunt than pheasant hunt any day. Much better eating. Quick on the draw with a wider pattern could be just the ticket, in 20ga.
I would prefer a 20ga model to keep from damaging too much meat on the rabbits I hunt. The hunting is in thick Iowa brush and they usually scamper off so fast that you don't have time to get the stock to your shoulder. A shorter, legal length barrel and a pistol grip would put more rabbits in the freezer. I'd rather rabbit hunt than pheasant hunt any day. Much better eating. Quick on the draw with a wider pattern could be just the ticket, in 20ga.
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Big_Bullet
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Good idea.
Hadn't thought of that.
Hadn't thought of that.
I have already done exactly as you want to try....
But the rabbits far too often escaped unhurt or wounded to die...
Point shooting with a PGO gun is not easy to master...
Here is the same gun today and it and I are like one for fast point shooting from any angle or hold...
I opted not to post the pic of the gun and I with a "field lion" I took out of the gene pool...
Brent
But the rabbits far too often escaped unhurt or wounded to die...
Point shooting with a PGO gun is not easy to master...
Here is the same gun today and it and I are like one for fast point shooting from any angle or hold...
I opted not to post the pic of the gun and I with a "field lion" I took out of the gene pool...
Brent
Big_Bullet
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Nice pics but...
... I hope you didn't shoot the rabbit in the first pic, because that rabbit is a dog. I have one shorty already. It's an H&R single 20ga, 19.75" barrel, 27" overall length, and I can point shoot and hit anything, almost instantly; However, some years, the rabbits are thick enought that I'm loading another round while the second rabbit gets away. Can I offer you some cashola for your multi rabbit ready firearm? I'd even offer some extra for the dog, if he retrieves rabbits, uneaten, and won't bite me when I ask for them. If you lived in Iowa, we could team up. Rabbits can get ugly. Always nice to have back up for the rabid ones with fangs.
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... I hope you didn't shoot the rabbit in the first pic, because that rabbit is a dog. I have one shorty already. It's an H&R single 20ga, 19.75" barrel, 27" overall length, and I can point shoot and hit anything, almost instantly; However, some years, the rabbits are thick enought that I'm loading another round while the second rabbit gets away. Can I offer you some cashola for your multi rabbit ready firearm? I'd even offer some extra for the dog, if he retrieves rabbits, uneaten, and won't bite me when I ask for them. If you lived in Iowa, we could team up. Rabbits can get ugly. Always nice to have back up for the rabid ones with fangs.
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