Tactical Shotgun Recommendations?
- Thread starter blaxsun
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Clobbersauras
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- Waaay out west.
I was just on a shotgun course and after seeing all the guys run different platforms, I would recommend the 870 and it variants as the best choice. Solid after market parts availability, easier manipulations than some of the other shotguns and the best part, they are usually much less expensive. Some of the guys were running Benelli M4's and though they were very reliable and fast shooting, patterns were a little sloppy and manipulations, like the slug changeover, were a little slower.
Fabarm martial proforces, 14" or 18" bbl, non-restricted, light, reliable, weaver rail up top, F/O sights, some aftermarket parts......
but youve never handled the fabarm??
Then how could it be better then what he mentioned??
I had a Fabarm Martial Proforces, it was ok. The fore end rubbing marks into the receiver really bugged me. I also took the spring out of the fore end, it was a pain in the ass when I wanted the action to stay open. I sold the Fabarm and went to a 590A1, sold that and am now rocking the Benelli M2 Tac. I'll never look back now. Benellis for me from now on.
Pistol grip/adjustable stock for tacticool looks...conventional stock for speed and pointability (once you determine your correct LOP).
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- Terrace, BC
In a critical defense situation, having a stock is very important. I recall many years ago from my brothers brief time as a Brink's Guard (they don't pay much, so he is former).... You want the ability to point / brace / shoot your shotgun one handed if needed (the other arm might be disabled).
I got my 870 Express tactical for $450 shipped on the EE. It had a pistol grip and sliding stock installed and a side saddle (which I wanted) and was otherwise stock. It had literally seen maybe 50 rounds total. After the few other upgrades ive done to (all of them needless visual upgrades for my ego alone) it I have less than $600 into it. Ive put a few hundred rounds down the pipe myself with not a single issue. My only complaint, and its no fault of the gun, is the door breacher choke makes sliding it into a scabbard nearly impossible. Im on the lookout for a reasonably priced muzzle brake to replace it but maintain the cool, ego stroking look.
The way I see it, why mess with success... the 870 is pretty much the most trusted and reliable action ever.
The way I see it, why mess with success... the 870 is pretty much the most trusted and reliable action ever.
I'm going with a pistol grip stock for my next shotgun, I prefer them for tactical style shooting and because they are similar in feel to the carbines I run.
The trick to shooting pistol grip shotguns comfortably is to use the grip to pull the gun back into your shoulder instead of trying to push it away like so many seem to do, which allows the gun to get a painful "running start" into your shoulder.
The trick to shooting pistol grip shotguns comfortably is to use the grip to pull the gun back into your shoulder instead of trying to push it away like so many seem to do, which allows the gun to get a painful "running start" into your shoulder.
I'm curious, why does the 870 win over say a mossberg? I think the mossberg would be better because they often come already dudded up with tactical stuff (often too much) where as you could spend much more getting a 870 wingmaster up to what you'd want for a tactical shot gun.
Its all personal preference. Im sure alot of those 870 guys would fall behind if they swapped to another brand. Just means the guys with 870s had more practice than the others. If a Mossberg suits you better then its the gun you should be running. Neither is more reliable than the other. I prefer the Mossberg action over the 870, its all user serviceable. Unlike Remington staking in one shell latch so if it goes your F**ked whereas with a Mossberg you just buy a new part or have the option of trying to fix the old one. The Mossberg is also easier to clean IMO. I still prefer my Benelli over both, no one can change my mind about that.
