Any suggestions on tactical shotgun?

[bassmaster]

I have a Mossberg 835 that is the Wild Turkey Edition. It has a ported 24" barrel that is a dull blue type finish. It has a mod choke in it. I wanted to turn it into a home tactical/comfortable woods use (turkey,etc) shotgun. I am thinking about this:

Mossberg 500/590/835 12Ga 6-Position Collapsible Pistol Grip Stock New

It is an adjustable AR type stock.

Does anyone know where I can get a tactical forend for the 835?

It is drilled and tapped and I was wanting a tactical type scope for the top also. Know where I can find one? Thanks

[nightrunner]

If you want an AR-style stock, I would HIGHLY suggest a Knoxx Spec-Ops (recoil-reducing) stock, more money, but well worth it.

I would think you just want a standard black forend, shouldnt be hard to find. If the 500/590 and 835 are the same mostly, then a Surefire integrated weaponlight/forend should fit.

and by tactical scope, do you mean sniper-style scope or red-dot(ACOG) or holographic(Eotech)?

[bassmaster]

Please tell me more about this: holographic(Eotech)?

Which would be best? I know a sniper scope is out, meant to be more specific, sorry.

[nightrunner]

if you must have a sight aid, holographic or 1x red dot would be best.

personally for a home defense shotgun, I prefer either a fiber optic bead or ghost ring iron sights.

[nightrunner]

L-3 EOTech Holographic Weapons Systems

click on the HWS Simulator left hand side, under the main picture

[bassmaster]

Thanks. I think I am about to pull the trigger on the Knoxx stock for $134 with the recoil system. I also found a pistol grip forend for $21. I might just go with open sights and a laser/flashlight combo.

I hope I am just not wasting money. If I ever wanted to get rid of it, will the extras help, or do I still have a $200 835? LOL

[nightrunner]

They should help some if you find someone wanting a HD shotgun, but its like modifying cars, you cant expect to get your money back when you sell. just gotta fix it up how YOU want it and be satisfied with it.

[nightrunner]

one of the eotech sights is the holographic sight with a visible laser also

[bassmaster]

Ouch, those suckers are HIGH! They cost 2x what the gun did. LOL

I think I will go with the Knoxx, the forend, and a light/laser combo.

I hope all these are simple bolt on items!

[Guest 10mm4me]

Benelli Nova Tactical w/ghost ring sights. Best pump gun there is.

[bassmaster]

I just bought the Knoxx Blackhawk Stock with recoil supression. Found it on optics planet for $107 w/free shipping. Also just bought the ATI forend pistol grip and barrel flashlight holder. (paid extra cause Im impatient and wanted next day

Now, should I get a top scope mount and do a red dot or should I do a laser/light? Also:

I have found a few fiber optic beads for the front, but dont know which one to get. They all seem to point to a "5-40" front bead for the mossy.

Is the front bead a 5-40, and what does that mean?

I am suddenly obsessed with tactical long guns! I think Im gonna sell all but one handgun and trick out some long Boom Sticks!

[bassmaster]

Let me add that mine is a 24" barrel, ported, and does have the "rib" along the top. Its not a smooth barrel, but has the "rail" along the top.

[nightrunner]

i would add a red dot before id do a visible laser

[Guest PatriotCSA]

If you want an AR-style stock, I would HIGHLY suggest a Knoxx Spec-Ops (recoil-reducing) stock, more money, but well worth it.

+1

[Chucktshoes]

If you want an AR-style stock, I would HIGHLY suggest a Knoxx Spec-Ops (recoil-reducing) stock, more money, but well worth it.

+2 I put one on my 500A and much improved ergonomics and comfort when shooting.

[bassmaster]

Cant wait to get my Knoxx in. Maybe I wont mind poppin off a few boxes at a time with the reduced recoil. It was never an enjoyable time shooting #4 shot, Buckshot, or the likes.

[Guest Broomhead]

I love the recoil from my 870. Slugs are the best. As far as whether to go with a red dot or laser/flashlight. I always liked the look of a red dot on top of a shotgun. I really want mine tapped so I can put a rail on her too.

[Guest ljc3]

Strongly agree with 10mm4me. I really like the The pistol grip version.

[Links2k]

I have the Mossberg 930spx. Get s0me!

[042399tank]

this is my home defense shotgun,a highly modified saiga 12 that i worked on a long time getting right but it shots everytime now with no missfires and eats shotgun shells like candy! i can run 20 rounds of 12 ga 00 buck threw this gun in 2 to 3 seconds and it will even fire cheap wally world bulk packs also. this shotgun will make them run or hamburger!!! but really is a little overkill but fun to shot, my home defense is a hk usp .45.

Edited February 14, 2010 by 042399tank
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[MCSCOTT]

Personally I would go with just a flashlight and fiber optic sights. To me the size of the beam on the flashlight is about the area that I am going to be shooting. Just like a laser on a rifle or pistol only puts out one small spot where the one round fired will go, the flashlight beam covers the area where the shotgun will be covering. I'm kinda fond of the red dot scopes on shotguns as well, but in a HD situation I would rather not have to turn anything other than the flashlight on.

As for the 5-40 that is referring to the thread size.

Edited February 15, 2010 by MCSCOTT

[eastenn]

you may find this wedge spacer useful for just $6. If you go with ghost ring sights or a red dot, the normal configuration should be fine, but for me it was hard to get down on the small beads without pushing my cheek into the knoxx stock which is uncomfortable when shooting.

ATI Collapsible Stock Drop Spacer 1/2 " Lower - MOSSBERG by Combathunting.com

[LngRngShtr]

heres my HD / Tacticool / Turkey gun

Mossy 500 with dot,mesa tactical shellholder on ejection port side sidesaddle on the left side MESA adapterwith a 4 position stock

with a Maverick 88 trigger housing which moves the safety to somewhere I can reach it..the tang safety also still works in case I go back to a conventional stock..

around the house 18" with a handguard (cause I can in Tenn.) and for turkey 28" with a ported turkey choke the tube acts like a sight (if I don't turn the dot on) and the dot is centered in the pattern,..house distances it is one small pattern though

Around house...00 Buck in the gun and on the sidesaddle (12 shots) and 4 slugs on the eject port side. weighs about 9 lbs.

Turkey season, I lose the sidesaddles,change the barrel and just fill the mag tube also take 1 step in on the stock, shorter LOP is better for sitting with the vest etc..

[motoman1012002]

i got a 870 wit knoxx stock loaded with 00buck for the house

My old lady use's it for deer hunting to

[fastbs]

here's my 835 i put the ATI stock on it and 2 of the drop spacers epoxied together to make it feel right. I just use it hunting turkey and i have a rifled slug barrel.

i've been looking for a cheap mossy 500 or remmy 870 to make a house gun out of.