Mossberg 500 tactical stock

[bustersmaster]

I have a short barreled Mossberg 500 with all the standard furniture. For me, it seems that the standard stock is 2 or 3 inches too long and my 65 yr. old shoulder is a little recoil sensitive. I tried a nice foam rubber boot extension on the butt, but now it's even a little longer than before.
I've looked at stocks that have a nice 6 position length of pull adjustment as well as a nice AR style grip, which I think I favor, but either have no rubber butt pad or one that looks like rubber but feels like hardwood.
I found a stock made by Hogue that looks pretty much like the original, but is 3 inches shorter and has a wonderful soft recoil pad.
I still think the AR style grip would make things perfect for me, but can't seem to find one that also offers shorter length of pull and a great recoil pad.
Any suggestions, or should I just settle?
Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[natman]

I don't like "tactical" stocks, particularly on Mossbergs. They make the safety and slide release controls almost impossible to use without taking your hand off the stock. I find that with the standard stock it points like, well, a shotgun; smooth and natural. With a PG stock it handles like a rifle and that's not a compliment.

I'd recommend that you get your current stock shortened to fit you and that you install a Limbsaver or Kick Eez pad

 

[Dave McC]

None of the AR style stocks are as comfortable to me as the old standard ones.

In your shoes, I'd get your present stock fitted and a good pad installed.

I'm 63, arthritic as well as rotator cuff problems in my shooting shoulder, and use light loads, good fit and good form to keep on shooting.