My New 500A Tactical (Say Hello to My Little Friend)

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I just finished my latest project... This is my completed Mossberg 500A Tactical 12 gauge. I even did the smithing to add the Mossberg Ghost Ring sights... Yea me!

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Here are the specs:
  • Base Mossberg 500A Cruiser Persuader 12 Gauge
  • 20 Inch Barrel Blue Finish
  • 8-Shot Capacity 12 Gauge (7+1) Up to 3” Magnum
  • Mossberg Ghost Ring Sights
  • ATI Shotforce Tactical 6-Position Pistol Grip Buttstock
  • ATI Adjustable Cheek Rest
  • TacStar Side Saddle 6-Shot Carrier
  • Of course 12 Gauge Winchester Military Issue 2 ¾” Shells
 
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Can you take a close-up picture of the sights? Or at least POV picture from the rear sight?

Just wanna see what the sights look like. Thanks.

Nice shotty by the way.
 
that's a 20 inch persuader. no way is it 18.5. looks good though. although that winchester buck is good for photography purposes only. definitely not my ammo of choice. :)
 
Can you take a close-up picture of the sights? Or at least POV picture from the rear sight?

Just wanna see what the sights look like. Thanks.

Nice shotty by the way.
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Here ya go...

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That looks longer than 18.5 - is it?

And, have you shot it to make sure your sights are correct?

nice job
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I took it to the indoor range yesterday. I was super pleased that it shot POA at 35 yards... The furthest distance at this range.
 
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Awesome, sights look great. Thanks for taking those pics.

Id like to put something along those lines on my Mav 88. That tiny gold ball that attempts to be some sort of sight aggravates the heck out of me everytime I take it to the range.
 
the tiny gold ball is a bead...and I prefer it over every sight. I've shot and owned s-guns with all of them - ghost rings, optics, 3-dot, rifle. And nothing compares to a bead for me. Shotguns are meant to be pointed and shot instinctively, not aimed. The sights definitely aid in the precise use of slugs though.



Shotgun looks great though.
 
Yes, I agree with most of your post...I just wish it was, lets say some sort of high-viz sight in green or red, rather than some lame gold bead thats all.
 
check out a Meprolight Tritum bead or a hi-viz fiber optic sight that snaps onto your barrel. my next bead sight equipped gun will have one of those on it. the gold bead can be pretty lame in low light. i believe in just enough of the bead visible to assist with instinctive pointing. both those options are pretty cheap too (under 35 dollars). i do like the Ghost Rings though if you plan on shooting slugs alot.
 
Yes, I agree with most of your post...I just wish it was, lets say some sort of high-viz sight in green or red, rather than some lame gold bead thats all.
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Except, if you're pointing your gun and not aiming it, AND your focus is on your target and not the sight - as it should be - then a hi-viz is a non issue
 
Just to add to the discussion above, I like my green hi-viz alot more than the stock gold-bead. But that's just me.

Nice gun OP.
 
Cute.....

How does it shoot?.

A note, you forgot to add wear marks.....
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It shoots dead on POA at 35 yards. That is the longest distance at the local indoor range.

What wear marks are you talking about? If they make it look more tactical, I'll add 'em. :D
 
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"Except, if you're pointing your gun and not aiming it, AND your focus is on your target and not the sight - as it should be - then a hi-viz is a non issue"

We lal have our preferences, chill out. The hi-viz works well for slugs and distance shooting, when you MUST AIM, while the gold bead struggles with that.
 
Nothing barks "tactical" like a well worn in bunch of wear and well earned tear...
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The above is many thousands of rounds into her life... But I hit where I aim be it day or night...
Just like a long distance extension of my fist...
Brent
 
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