Hockey tape would look cool. I do like hickok45's shockwave.
The stipling on that birdshead grip and forend look good, might have to try that on my mossberg "shockwave".
I like the strap that comes on the forend. Keeps your hand away from the muzzle. With a stock mounted my buddy shot a 3" slug and knocked the forend right out of his hands. Even with a strap!!!
Shot an 8.5" grizzly. Had a paracord buckle on the front swing swivel for a sling that wasnt attached. Bringing the firearm up from low ready and shooting quickly I thought I shot it off.
Would be the worst thing ever to have a buddy lose a finger kr worst a hand from a short 12 gauge. Be safe out there. And dont just hand an inexperineced shooter a short 12 gauge.