XD Talk

**cooks128** · 10-10-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tattooed Bard

Whether you go with a Remington 870, a Mossberg 500/590, or a Winchester 1300, you will find that all three are quite comparable in what they are. I looked at all three and ended up getting the best deal on a used 1300. If you are going to go with a pistol grip, spend the money and get a Knoxx recoil reducing breacher grip

gotta agree 100% with Bard....I have a couple of 870s, a 1300 and had a 500 for years and never had an issue with any of them. They're all great shotguns and which ever one you choose will be a good choice.

When it comes to stocks, my personal preference is a standard wood stock...I never really could get into the M4 style stocks on shotguns...I'm old fashion I guess.

Cuda66 · 10-10-2009, 04:28 PM

Add in another who doesn't see the practicality of a PG'd shotgun; a PG stock, yes; just a PG, no. I kinda see them as tacticool uselessness. I guess I'd just rather be able to aim & have control for rapid follow up shots than look cool...

I'd add in looking at the Benelli Nova Tactical series as well as the 500/870/1300 trinity...

**cooks128** · 10-10-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuda66

I'd add in looking at the Benelli Nova Tactical series as well as the 500/870/1300 trinity...

good call....Nova's are fantastic.

WhoMe1525 · 10-10-2009, 05:08 PM

I've been looking at a Benelli SuperNova Tactical and just about ready to pull the trigger on buying it [no pun here], but have a old Rem 870 Wingmaster 2 3/4 that I can work on for less money. SuperNova just gives me the 3'" and 3 1/2" that I do not have with it.

XD45TACMIKE · 10-10-2009, 05:36 PM

If I were to do it all over again I'd go with the Remington 870 Tactical.... less than $400 and has everything except a light that you would ever need for HD.... but as stated stay with the well known manufactures and you will be fine... I personally don't care for the Mossberg safety on top but to each his / her own..... another option is if you like to tinker find a used one at a pawn shop for less and build it as you go..... but you will have more $ in it that way but it can be a learning exp. and a little here and there is easier to get past the wifey than a bunch all at one time for some

target shooter · 10-10-2009, 06:20 PM

I've got a Mossberg 500 with a Knoxx CopStock that has been an excellent shotgun. Shot everything in it from birdshot to magnum buckshot. Well built and extremely reliable shottie. Would love to put a BlackhawkSpecOps stock on it though.

Bluto · 10-10-2009, 07:41 PM

Here's a link that might be helpful to you. There also a good link at the bottom right on ammo and gauge that you might find interesting.
I personally have a 20 gauge just in case the wife ever needs to use it.
Selection of a shotgun for self defense

**pbass** · 10-11-2009, 10:35 AM

Check Gunbroker and Guns America to get an idea of what fair prices would be.
To buy online, you simply have your local FFL fax a copy of their license to the seller. However, some sellers require a "Hard Copy."
My local FFL charges $25.00 transfer fee, and $5.00 for backround check.
Most sellers charge about $25.00 to ship,so add about 50 bucks to the online price and you`ll be pretty close.
I too would get a traditional stock and forend, as less BS on the gun makes it handier. I would also try to get a "Speedfeed" stock if possible.
And BTW, these short barreled "Shotties" are LOUD.
Regards, Pete

eXtremeDuty · 10-12-2009, 03:56 PM

So I'm still getting mixed opinions on pistol grip/traditional stock. I think I'll look for a full stock 870 then try Hogue's overmolded pistol grip and foreend for it. It's only $30 for both on Midway. Anybody have that?

bowl443 · 10-12-2009, 05:31 PM

I currently use a combination of PGO 500 and full size 870 depending on where I'm at in the house.

If I could do it all over again, which I might still, I'd go with a youth model 20 gauge, either 500 or 870. Smaller, more maneuverability, lighter and still enough kick to handle the job.