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Hey guys, this one's for the boys who've been trained with tactical shotguns. Looking to build a combat shotgun but here's my question: Which type of safety do you find better in a combat situation? The thumb safety as found on the top rear of the receiver like on the Mossy 500's, OR the trigger guard safety as found in the Remy 870's? Which one do you LEO's, Military, Swat guys prefer? I realize I might get different opinions as most LEO's probably use the 870 and the military uses the 500.
The reason I ask is that I'd like to put on a full-pistol grip stock but it seems to me that if you have the grip down below, you'd have to take your hand off the grip to engage/disengage the thumb safety. The Mossberg feels better to me though, so maybe I should look at a thumbhole/different stock if I choose the Mossberg? Thanks in advance guys.
The reason I ask is that I'd like to put on a full-pistol grip stock but it seems to me that if you have the grip down below, you'd have to take your hand off the grip to engage/disengage the thumb safety. The Mossberg feels better to me though, so maybe I should look at a thumbhole/different stock if I choose the Mossberg? Thanks in advance guys.