Lets see some pics of your tactical shottys!
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1300_stainless
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Sometimes I delight in having "impractical" guns because they piss off people with nothing more important to care about, and it entertains me. I guess that fact there gives them a practical use, at least to me.
Well if it weren't for bad luck I'd have none at all, lol, but I've still got clothes, food and ammo so I'm getting by alright. You?
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Yes pissing off people who don't like your choice of firearm is always a delight!,
As for how I'm doing, well I'm not dead yet and probably got a few good years ahead of me so I couldnt be much better!.
and re-purposed my other 870 with a 12.5" barrel 
My new Mossberg Maverick 88 8-shot. I think I'll leave it pretty well the way it is. I have yet to shoot it, but the action seems nice and smooth, I've already given it a good cleaning and removed about a pound of grease and gunk. Came with a pistol grip and sling studs also.
This is my Mossberg 590A1. I added a Surefire light, a sideshell carrier, and a speedfeed stock.
I just recently added a heatshield to it.
i heard aftermarket heat shields wouldnt fit the 590A1 due to the thick walled or heavy walled barrel, where did you buy yours?
My new Mossberg Maverick 88 8-shot. I think I'll leave it pretty well the way it is. I have yet to shoot it, but the action seems nice and smooth, I've already given it a good cleaning and removed about a pound of grease and gunk. Came with a pistol grip and sling studs also.
Where did you buy and how much? I know the trigger guard is plastic but can you tell me if the trigger is made of plastic too? According to this article the Mavericks supposedly have some plastic internal parts is it true? http://journal.drfaulken.com/maverick-88-pump-shotgun-review/
Just the trigger housing is plastic, all the internal parts and components seem to be metal, and yes the trigger is metal. It's a Mossberg 500 with a cross bolt safety (I prefer), no drill or tap for scope mount and a non-metal lined forend...those are the only differences I can find, oh and it's $100 less.
I had a chance to get it out yesterday and it shoots great, I was surprised when I hit about 3" high of dead center with a 2 3/4" Remington Slugger at 50 yards, first try. Tried some cheap Winchester low brass #5 from Walmart and some old Imperial 1/0 Buck I had sitting around...all functioned flawlessly.
I'm very impressed with this shotgun for $210, bought at Wholesale Sports and came with sling studs and a pistol grip kit.
Mavericks are probably the best value going for a pump shotgun, I'm planning on picking up another 18.5" now that wholesale dropped their prices
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- Southern Vancouver Island
Here's my Remington 870 Tactical Desert Recon that I have used for
2 seasons of registered trap shooting as well as for turkey shoots.
I fitted it out with a Mesa Tactical High Tube Recoil stock assembly
with Enidyne recoil buffer, Tapco M4 type buttstock, Pachmayr Vindicator forend and topped the beast off with a Bushnell Holo Sight. I also slicked up the action and tuned the trigger.
This is a delightful gun to shoot, as the recoil with trap loads is so light
that you don't notice it during a 300 round shoot. It's great for freaking out
the old time trap guys at the club with their high dollar shotguns that kick hard.
Perfect toy for 3 Gun matches as well as huntin'.
2 seasons of registered trap shooting as well as for turkey shoots.
I fitted it out with a Mesa Tactical High Tube Recoil stock assembly
with Enidyne recoil buffer, Tapco M4 type buttstock, Pachmayr Vindicator forend and topped the beast off with a Bushnell Holo Sight. I also slicked up the action and tuned the trigger.
This is a delightful gun to shoot, as the recoil with trap loads is so light
that you don't notice it during a 300 round shoot. It's great for freaking out
the old time trap guys at the club with their high dollar shotguns that kick hard.
Perfect toy for 3 Gun matches as well as huntin'.
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- Southern Vancouver Island
I would tend to a degree on Supernovas being under rated in the tactical arena.
The main problem would be the lack of accessories and stock fitting options
available for them. Remington, Mossberg and Winchester guns have a good aftermarket
support base due to these models being around for a good many years. Heavy
advertizing by both, companies and gunwriters, ensured a steady & loyal customer
base. The guns were built to a higher standard of quality back then as well.
The Supernova just hasn't been around long enough to catch the eye of the big
aftermarket suppliers, but there should be more goodies coming down the pipe
for them. If enough people contact tactical parts suppliers direct by phone or
mailed letter, things will happen.
I'd be happy with a Supernova equipped with a Mesa Tactical Recoil Stock
assembly(High Tube w/rail) and Enidyne buffer, a 14" choke tube barrel
and topped off with a Holo Sight.
Make 'em look and function along these lines. Should sell lots.
The main problem would be the lack of accessories and stock fitting options
available for them. Remington, Mossberg and Winchester guns have a good aftermarket
support base due to these models being around for a good many years. Heavy
advertizing by both, companies and gunwriters, ensured a steady & loyal customer
base. The guns were built to a higher standard of quality back then as well.
The Supernova just hasn't been around long enough to catch the eye of the big
aftermarket suppliers, but there should be more goodies coming down the pipe
for them. If enough people contact tactical parts suppliers direct by phone or
mailed letter, things will happen.
I'd be happy with a Supernova equipped with a Mesa Tactical Recoil Stock
assembly(High Tube w/rail) and Enidyne buffer, a 14" choke tube barrel
and topped off with a Holo Sight.
Make 'em look and function along these lines. Should sell lots.
beavis_m305
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+1 on the Mavericks. Great guns for the money
That threw me off a little too, they're in the catalog but not online.
Item #210228 for the 8 shot 20" like mine - $209.95
Item #172737 for the 6 shot 18.5" - $199.95
This isn't an advertisement for Wholesale, just trying to help a brother out...if you give them a call, they'll know these numbers.
The plain jane 18.5" with no pistol grip is #161521 and is even cheaper at $189.95, I might even pick up a second at this price...trying to decide between that and a H&R Survivor in .308.
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- Toronto / Yukon
Old School 590
Must have had this about 10 years...
Love it.
Must have had this about 10 years...
Love it.
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- Toronto / Yukon
Benelli
Pistol grip and over sized charging handle.....flawless
Pistol grip and over sized charging handle.....flawless
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