If someone / anyone could show Me that expensive Ninjy makeover / treatment made the shotgun more effective, I would do it in a heartbeat, I have shot shotguns with pistol grips, it takes some getting used to, you really appreciate it more in a personal defense type encounter, it is NOT a range (fun) gun.......
Or the side saddles, when are you ever going to have time to re-load a shotgun under fire ? I never have.... drop the empty shotgun and draw your sidearm......
OTOH, I do have a "Tactical" snicker :rotflmao: snicker snicker, Mossberg 500 Persuader shotgun with a pistol grip if I feel I need a high capacity magazine.
At 1 in the morning when dressed in your pajamas, you are going to pull that side arm from where? Unless you take time to get dressed, or have a bedside belt holster rig you could put on well in the dark, you ain't carrying a pistol and long gun at the same time. The idea of all this "ninjy" stuff is that it gives you the option of grabbing 1 thing, and that's it. No fumbling around with anything else, just grab your shotgun and go. That is what adding all this stuff brings to the game that your old patrol gun is lacking. You have your light, spare ammo, and your gun all in one convenient, easy to use package. Think holding a flashlight and running a pistol is hard? Try doing it with a pump gun....
And remember, with a shotgun, you don't have to reload all at once. You can take a completely empty gun, have it ready to fire in just a few short seconds, then load your magazine back up, while still being able to address specific threats as they appear.
Unless life also hands you water and sugar, your lemonade is gonna suck!
Hence why I sleep wearing pants so I can stuff a handgun in My pocket and grab a shotgun..... a few cartridges get stuffed in a pocket on the way out just in case...... In any case, I am relying on past personal defense experiences.......
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In all seriousness Doc, we KNOW your position. Whether we believe most of the stuff you say or not is up to each member. However, EVERY person that has ever read a defensive shotgun thread on this forum KNOWS that you prefer a plain shotgun with low capacity (everybody also knows that you prefer an old style 1911), it really isn't necessary to point out on every single thread that you've shot lots of folks with your plain 870, your plain .38 revolver in "banana land", your plain 1911, or your plain Glock 19.
I disagree on the safety position. You just have to use it a lot, but when dove hunting I always carry chamber-loaded, safety on with my 11-87, and in the latter years I can't remember missing the safety. Maybe the first hunting trip or so, but otherwise I've never had a problem. But I can run that thing blindfolded, in the dark.
I'm talking tactical shotguns. Not hunting pieces. I have big hands... I have to disengage my grip on the shotgun to manipulate the safety. No good. For tactical situations: safety OFF, chamber EMPTY. Get a 12-lb "police" trigger as well. Very safe like that.
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Sorry guys, not buying into an empty chamber. Mean to tell me you will chamber a shell quietly? Also, you may be quick with a pump, but still, a gun not ready is just a club....
Unless life also hands you water and sugar, your lemonade is gonna suck!
Agreed that this does not make sense. This same crowd would argue with you that a 1911 that is not carried cocked and locked is just a club.
Call me old fashioned but I will stick with my Remington 1100 Special Field for all around usefulness, and if I am going to use it for self defense, it will be loaded with the safety on.
Luis
Wielding the Hammer of Thor first requires you to lift and carry the Hammer of Thor. - Bigslug
Could be they count on the noise to terrify the bad guy into submission....at least that's what I heard at the gunshop
Why is it that when folks around here can't properly counter a point of discussion, they digress to either silly statements or plain old school house bully tactics ?????
just sayin..... or askin.... Carry your shotgun however you want, you don't have to defend your position, neither does anyone else, as long as you do it safely.
And yes, it does have the desired effect, it causes people to beshat themselves...
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I have a Mossberg 500 Mariner stock, no changes. I did try the pistol grip kit it came with, briefly. Then put the regular black synthetic stock back on it.
BTW, there is a way to make it "Safer" if you you have any concerns (kids/intruders) getting a hold of it before you can. Before you load it, (cycle it a few times and look to ensure it is empty, of course) and just leave it "Cocked" with no round in the chamber. Then load it up, now to chamber a round you have to press a lever on the left side of the receiver, it won't allow you to cycle the pump slide without doing this and someone not familiar with this feature probably couldn't get a round chambered.
Man, look under 500/590 special purpose shotguns they have a lot to choose from these days.
It's only true if it's on this forum where opinions are facts and facts are opinions
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I'd rather have my sister work in a whorehouse than own another Taurus!
Sorry guys, not buying into an empty chamber. Mean to tell me you will chamber a shell quietly? Also, you may be quick with a pump, but still, a gun not ready is just a club....
The Army has a safety MSG out on Mossberg 500/590s about them possibly firing if a round is chambered when/if dropped from a certain height and muzzle hitting a hard surface can cause them to accidentally discharge. It was in the PS magazine a couple years ago too. I posted about this on here a forum or two ago.
It's only true if it's on this forum where opinions are facts and facts are opinions
Words of wisdom from Big Chief: Flush twice, it's a long way to the Mess Hall
I'd rather have my sister work in a whorehouse than own another Taurus!
And yes, it does have the desired effect, it causes people to beshat themselves...
It also lets an intruder know that you are awake, armed, and he now has a very good general idea of your exact location based off the noise he just heard. In other words, he now knows exactly what to expect, and where to expect it from.
Unless life also hands you water and sugar, your lemonade is gonna suck!
The Army has a safety MSG out on Mossberg 500/590s about them possibly firing if a round is chambered when/if dropped from a certain height and muzzle hitting a hard surface can cause them to accidentally discharge. It was in the PS magazine a couple years ago too. I posted about this on here a forum or two ago.
I take the Army's safety messages with a grain of salt. Did you also know that it isn't a good idea to use a live .50BMG round as a hammer? Hell, even a Google search of "Stupid Army Safety Bulletins" took me to the Army's Ground Safety Home page! :rotflmao:
Unless life also hands you water and sugar, your lemonade is gonna suck!
I can't remember the exact height, but when dropped (with a round chambered) muzzle first on a hard surface they will discharge. Who/Why/Where/When it became a concern, I dunno.
This may happen to Remington's too?????
It's only true if it's on this forum where opinions are facts and facts are opinions
Words of wisdom from Big Chief: Flush twice, it's a long way to the Mess Hall
I'd rather have my sister work in a whorehouse than own another Taurus!
I was taught, that if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.
But, it seems that some people have no qualms about jumping in and telling you how stupid your idea is, or why you shouldn't be doing what you want to do.
FWIW, I have another iron in the fire, so to speak. More on that later.
I haven't decided what to do with the Wingmaster, yet. I have to do something with the finish, it may get re blued.
You might consider parkerizing it. It's almost as simple as spraying it with a rattle can and it doesn't require a lot of equipment. I parked these guns well over 20 years ago and they have all been handled and fired alot over the years. The 1100 at the top was my open class shotgun when I shot a lot of three gun matches and it has been handled roughly and soaked in sweat and in all honesty, the parkerizing held up better than I thought it would.
Tell me more, Steve. I saw that when you posted the other ones, that's pretty impressive.
I looked into it, do you have to have a tank and stuff? What's the easy way?
I sure do like the factory parkerized finish on my other guns, it's durable as heck.
I bought a bottle of this green solution from one of my knife parts suppliers and have parkerized quite a few guns with it. You have to heat it for a certain amount of time but the temp is below boiling so it's nothing like a bluing tank. Ideally a stainless tank would be best but for the long parts like the barrels, I made a wooden box and lined it with a garbage bag. I heated the solution in a stainless pot on my campstove outside and then poured it into the makeshift tank. The required temp wasn't hot enough to melt the bag and the required soaking time wasn't long enough to where the solution cooled down too much to work. It does work much better if you bead blast the parts first. I know a few guys that park their stuff first even if they're going to duracoat it just to get a better surface for the duracoat to bond to. The 1911 and the Ruger have been at the last two SE shoots so a few people on here may have handled them.
"But, it seems that some people have no qualms about jumping in and telling you how stupid your idea is, or why you shouldn't be doing what you want to do. "
I always rub people the wrong way, when I comment, it is not to say other people are stupid, it is to say, don't be stupid like Me......
Most firearms work well as designed, do what you want to do, but there is often a cheaper and better way to do the same thing.....
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I always rub people the wrong way, when I comment, it is not to say other people are stupid, it is to say, don't be stupid like me.
I can understand and relate to that. I was last in line when they were handing out tactfulness. Seems there was none left when my turn came up.
That being said, I will voice my opinion and experience without remorse. Take it or leave it, I'll hold no punches.
I value others opinions when garnered from experience and not theory. Theory can pound sand in the face of boots on the ground experience.
As to defensive shotguns, I started simple and when pieces parts were being tossed at me, went so far space age as to be an astronaut. Then, taking a step back.......I realized I'd answered a question that hadn't been asked. So, I started yanking parts back off and went back to simple. Why? I flat didn't need all the excess crap.
There are a few alterations that stayed and I feel are useful, depending on need.
Weapon Mounted Light - I will always advocate a weapon mounted light for anything other than concealed carry. They are just too darn useful. Period! Not always needed, but when they are........sure beats pulling a flashlight out of ones butt.
Side Saddle - Yep, there are very few situations where more ammo is a bad idea. Again, not always needed, but when it is............it's much better than curse words and a harsh stare.
Ghost Ring Sights - Of course! Besides, I'm a slug kinda guy. I've seen the result of buck shot and I've seen the result of slugs. I'll take slugs, thank you. GRS give you the option to use both. A bead pretty much renders your shotgun exactly that.......a SHOTgun. Too many variables to try and use a bead sight with slugs for anything other than in your face distance. With GR sights, you can use buck or slugs as needed.
All that being said, I have one shotgun set up to what I consider "perfect" standards. Another one is still spaceage but soon to be stripped down. A third is still about as plane Jane as can be except for a side saddle. That is simply because of it's history and the fact that there aren't many options for that model.
I've run the gamut of shotgun accessories. The three mentioned above have stood the real world test and get a thumbs up from me. Everything else is bling.
"To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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At 1 in the morning when dressed in your pajamas, you are going to pull that side arm from where? Unless you take time to get dressed, or have a bedside belt holster rig you could put on well in the dark, you ain't carrying a pistol and long gun at the same time. The idea of all this "ninjy" stuff is that it gives you the option of grabbing 1 thing, and that's it. No fumbling around with anything else, just grab your shotgun and go. That is what adding all this stuff brings to the game that your old patrol gun is lacking. You have your light, spare ammo, and your gun all in one convenient, easy to use package. Think holding a flashlight and running a pistol is hard? Try doing it with a pump gun....
And remember, with a shotgun, you don't have to reload all at once. You can take a completely empty gun, have it ready to fire in just a few short seconds, then load your magazine back up, while still being able to address specific threats as they appear.
I wouldn't go so far as to call him massive. More like mediocre.
They make a pill for that. :tooth:
In all seriousness Doc, we KNOW your position. Whether we believe most of the stuff you say or not is up to each member. However, EVERY person that has ever read a defensive shotgun thread on this forum KNOWS that you prefer a plain shotgun with low capacity (everybody also knows that you prefer an old style 1911), it really isn't necessary to point out on every single thread that you've shot lots of folks with your plain 870, your plain .38 revolver in "banana land", your plain 1911, or your plain Glock 19.
We get it. Seriously.
Why, is there another pitcher going around?
Quite you!
:roll2:
We aren't still talking about Chris being massive are we?
Also, from what Buffco's told me, he's not massive, but is a massive...
Edited to add: see, he verifies it! Verbally, but we'll be more than happy to take his word.
I'm talking tactical shotguns. Not hunting pieces. I have big hands... I have to disengage my grip on the shotgun to manipulate the safety. No good. For tactical situations: safety OFF, chamber EMPTY. Get a 12-lb "police" trigger as well. Very safe like that.
Could be they count on the noise to terrify the bad guy into submission....at least that's what I heard at the gunshop
Call me old fashioned but I will stick with my Remington 1100 Special Field for all around usefulness, and if I am going to use it for self defense, it will be loaded with the safety on.
Luis
Why is it that when folks around here can't properly counter a point of discussion, they digress to either silly statements or plain old school house bully tactics ?????
just sayin..... or askin.... Carry your shotgun however you want, you don't have to defend your position, neither does anyone else, as long as you do it safely.
And yes, it does have the desired effect, it causes people to beshat themselves...
BTW, there is a way to make it "Safer" if you you have any concerns (kids/intruders) getting a hold of it before you can. Before you load it, (cycle it a few times and look to ensure it is empty, of course) and just leave it "Cocked" with no round in the chamber. Then load it up, now to chamber a round you have to press a lever on the left side of the receiver, it won't allow you to cycle the pump slide without doing this and someone not familiar with this feature probably couldn't get a round chambered.
Man, look under 500/590 special purpose shotguns they have a lot to choose from these days.
http://www.mossberg.com/products/default.asp?id=5§ion=products
Mine is like this.
Words of wisdom from Big Chief: Flush twice, it's a long way to the Mess Hall
I'd rather have my sister work in a whorehouse than own another Taurus!
The Army has a safety MSG out on Mossberg 500/590s about them possibly firing if a round is chambered when/if dropped from a certain height and muzzle hitting a hard surface can cause them to accidentally discharge. It was in the PS magazine a couple years ago too. I posted about this on here a forum or two ago.
Words of wisdom from Big Chief: Flush twice, it's a long way to the Mess Hall
I'd rather have my sister work in a whorehouse than own another Taurus!
It also lets an intruder know that you are awake, armed, and he now has a very good general idea of your exact location based off the noise he just heard. In other words, he now knows exactly what to expect, and where to expect it from.
I take the Army's safety messages with a grain of salt. Did you also know that it isn't a good idea to use a live .50BMG round as a hammer? Hell, even a Google search of "Stupid Army Safety Bulletins" took me to the Army's Ground Safety Home page! :rotflmao:
This may happen to Remington's too?????
Words of wisdom from Big Chief: Flush twice, it's a long way to the Mess Hall
I'd rather have my sister work in a whorehouse than own another Taurus!
Nope.
I was taught, that if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.
But, it seems that some people have no qualms about jumping in and telling you how stupid your idea is, or why you shouldn't be doing what you want to do.
FWIW, I have another iron in the fire, so to speak. More on that later.
I haven't decided what to do with the Wingmaster, yet. I have to do something with the finish, it may get re blued.
I looked into it, do you have to have a tank and stuff? What's the easy way?
I sure do like the factory parkerized finish on my other guns, it's durable as heck.
So, you keep re using the same solution? I like that idea.
The finish on my 11-87 is getting thin, too...
I always rub people the wrong way, when I comment, it is not to say other people are stupid, it is to say, don't be stupid like Me......
Most firearms work well as designed, do what you want to do, but there is often a cheaper and better way to do the same thing.....
I can understand and relate to that. I was last in line when they were handing out tactfulness. Seems there was none left when my turn came up.
That being said, I will voice my opinion and experience without remorse. Take it or leave it, I'll hold no punches.
I value others opinions when garnered from experience and not theory. Theory can pound sand in the face of boots on the ground experience.
As to defensive shotguns, I started simple and when pieces parts were being tossed at me, went so far space age as to be an astronaut. Then, taking a step back.......I realized I'd answered a question that hadn't been asked. So, I started yanking parts back off and went back to simple. Why? I flat didn't need all the excess crap.
There are a few alterations that stayed and I feel are useful, depending on need.
Weapon Mounted Light - I will always advocate a weapon mounted light for anything other than concealed carry. They are just too darn useful. Period! Not always needed, but when they are........sure beats pulling a flashlight out of ones butt.
Side Saddle - Yep, there are very few situations where more ammo is a bad idea. Again, not always needed, but when it is............it's much better than curse words and a harsh stare.
Ghost Ring Sights - Of course! Besides, I'm a slug kinda guy. I've seen the result of buck shot and I've seen the result of slugs. I'll take slugs, thank you. GRS give you the option to use both. A bead pretty much renders your shotgun exactly that.......a SHOTgun. Too many variables to try and use a bead sight with slugs for anything other than in your face distance. With GR sights, you can use buck or slugs as needed.
All that being said, I have one shotgun set up to what I consider "perfect" standards. Another one is still spaceage but soon to be stripped down. A third is still about as plane Jane as can be except for a side saddle. That is simply because of it's history and the fact that there aren't many options for that model.
I've run the gamut of shotgun accessories. The three mentioned above have stood the real world test and get a thumbs up from me. Everything else is bling.