My new shotgun build

[Max_Rodriguez]

has the following specs:

[*]12GA, 18.5" Barrel, Cylinder, Plain Bead Sight, 6-SHOT
[*]Blackhawk SHOTSHELL SLNG BLK
[*]Surefire 323LM 3V LED Tactical Light
[*]Mesa High Tube w/ Full Rail and Sling Swivel
[*]Mesa Adapter Shell Holder - 6 shot
[*]Magpul CTR AR15 Adjustable Stock
[*]Magpul MIAD Basic Grip Kit
[*]Magpul MBUS Gen 2 Front and Rear Sight
[*]KAC 98720 Push Button Swivel & Rail Mount

I built this up for myself, decided to start offering them as a package now too

[Frosty709]

Some may consider it too much, but myself, I think that is beautiful

[Doctorr Fabulous]

On the one hand: it looks liek a Stargate or Firefly prop.
On the other hand: How much does it weigh dry/loaded?

The pricetag was the real killer: $1,820.00 for a Mossberg 500. I can buy an M1014 for that. Or a Krebs Saiga 12. Or build a pair of Saiga 12s with Tromix parts.

[alptraum]

On the one hand: it looks liek a Stargate or Firefly prop.
On the other hand: How much does it weigh dry/loaded?

The pricetag was the real killer: $1,820.00 for a Mossberg 500. I can buy an M1014 for that. Or a Krebs Saiga 12. Or build a pair of Saiga 12s with Tromix parts.

No kidding. Nearly $2k for a 500 = lulz. The full rail and rifle sights...so the front swing swivel is mounted in the 12 o'clock position...?

[mSchVous]

looks sweet, but for $1800...not a chance.

[RickOShea]

If that's a Mossberg.......How easy/difficult is it to operate the safety in that configuration?

[mk_ultra]

If that's a Mossberg.......How easy/difficult is it to operate the safety in that configuration?

Good question .

Also wondering how well does it shoot POA/POI with the sights so high over the bore ?

And , shotshell slings suck out loud .

[Drethos]

As cool as it looks I would never spend that much on my mossberg and I love that shotgun.

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[Brandr]

If that's a Mossberg.......How easy/difficult is it to operate the safety in that configuration?

That is the high tube model stock with the adapter mounted picatinney, so using the safety with that particular "upgrade" is a no go

[lokifz1]

Looks mean. But probably a prime example of why sometimes less is more.

[Doctorr Fabulous]

$1800 tactical shotgun with non-functioning safety?

How easy is it to operate the trigger with the shell carrier right over the pistol grip? Howabout as a lefty, if you had to transition?

[tonytwotimes]

Don't get me wrong, the gun looks kinda cool... For a lot of people that is all they want or need in a gun. I can totally see myself getting tangled up in the sling and shooting myself or possibly being found on the floor with it wrapped around my neck. I am kinda bias though as I just gave away my 870 clone to my best friend. Also ease of use of any safety feature is kinda important to me.

[Doctorr Fabulous]

The sling's not a problem, except for the shotshell loops. If you can't operate a long arm with a sling, then that's a training issue.

[JustAnotherSnakeCult]

How easy is it to operate the trigger with the shell carrier right over the pistol grip? Howabout as a lefty, if you had to transition?

I removed my Mesa Tactical Shell Carrier because I had issues (couldn't) transitioning to my left hand.

I went with this: http://3gungear.corecommerce.com/Shotgungear/Side-Saddle/7-Shell-Side-Saddle-p24.html. It is elastic and velcro so if it doesn’t have any shells it keeps a lower profile and/or if it annoys the shooter you can just tear it off and stick it in your pocket. It’s also like a 3rd the price and requires no modifications to the gun. In time the elastic losses its elasticiness and you’ll have to pick up a new one minus the backing but I still prefer it over the ‘hard’ shotgun side saddles.

Has anyone come to a conclusion on the weight of this beast? Other than “too heavy”?

[txKingfisher]

Mossberg - $1200 worth of useless mall ninja accessories on a $300 piece of junk gun.

For that price you can get a Benelli, or several 870's.

Kind of thew firearms equivalent of putting $5,000 rims on a '95 Chevy Cavalier


Of course thats just my opinion..... YMMV

(If you are looking for a reliable shotgun for absolute rock bottom price I wouldnt fault you for going with a plain Mossberg 500. But i think the exta cost of an 870 is well worth the upgrade.)


ETA: OP needs a VFG and a Laser........

[tonytwotimes]

The sling's not a problem, except for the shotshell loops. If you can't operate a long arm with a sling, then that's a training issue.

Nevermind. Poor humor I guess. I just remembered something...

[Doctorr Fabulous]

The sling's not a problem, except for the shotshell loops. If you can't operate a long arm with a sling, then that's a training issue.

Nevermind. Poor humor I guess. I just remembered something...

That sarcasm has to be extremely obvious on the interwebs to be understood, since tone is non-existent for the most part?

[txKingfisher]

Blue text for sarcasm people..... get with the program or I'll get Nimdabew in here and you'll all be sorry!