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militiaman1791 · Jun 4, 2012

So I figured I would post my home defense shotgun and kinda get some opinions on it and see what I should get, etc.

Mossberg, Maverick 88, .12 gauge.

.Aimpoint m2 red dot sight
.synthetic grip and collapsible m4 style stock
.3 round shell holder
.home defense barrel

fivepointstar · Jun 4, 2012

I like it!!

Copper · Jun 4, 2012

Your home defense shotgun has a fashionable yellow ribbon. I understand that you probably want to follow the letter of the law concerning firearm safety in the home but unless that lock is a quick release, you're defeating the purpose of home defense. Otherwise it looks formidable.

PGTMG · Jun 4, 2012

I had that stock on my mossberg 590 but found it worked against there ergonomics of the gun i.e. made the safety harder to reach so I went back to the standard stock.

I thought the yellow ribbon was to show you loved the intruder but they were still getting 00 buck anyway

militiaman1791 · Jun 4, 2012

The ribbon was on because that picture was the day I was bringing it home, it's off now. Thanks for the input guys! What do you think about a tri-rail on the end of the magazine tube for lasers,lights, etc.? I was also considering a 1 point bungee sling so it's easier to put the weapon aside without actually dropping it, what do you guys think?

august1410 · Jun 4, 2012

militiaman1791 said:
The ribbon was on because that picture was the day I was bringing it home, it's off now. Thanks for the input guys! What do you think about a tri-rail on the end of the magazine tube for lasers,lights, etc.? I was also considering a 1 point bungee sling so it's easier to put the weapon aside without actually dropping it, what do you guys think?

Less is more.

blackthorne · Jun 4, 2012

august1410 said:
Less is more.

+1

Name Taken · Jun 4, 2012

I would put a light on it.

I would take the aimpoint off and put it on another gun.

While the myth that shotguns do not need to be aimed is silly....I often doubt optics on a shotgun.

What is the longest hallway in your house? You might find it just as good to bring up your sights as mess with the red dot. If you have an awesome cheek weld and get on target fast and natural then it's a non issue.

JSW · Jun 4, 2012

fivepointstar said:
I like it!!

YOU like anything that goes bang-boom-ka-pal-rat-a-tat

militiaman1791 · Jun 4, 2012

The longest hallway in my house is probably 20-30 ft it has enough room for two bedrooms on each side. I was thinking at the very least adding the light but replacing the aimpoint with one of those holographic sights so it has less bulk.

Sirex · Jun 10, 2012

A light is definitely a good investment. Especially when you find out for the first time your kid sleep walks.

Zombie_013 · Jun 10, 2012

Like others have said, ditch the aimpoint and add a flashlight. You won't need any red dot with buckshot

Nubz · Jun 10, 2012

+

Zombie_013 said:
Like others have said, ditch the aimpoint and add a flashlight. You won't need any red dot with buckshot

NateTheShake · Jun 12, 2012

august1410 said:
Less is more.

+2

I know the "cool" thing is to add a bunch of junk to your gun, but most of that crap is pointless at best and a hindrance at worst. With the Mossberg/Maverick style receiver a pistol-grip stock severely limits your ability to engage the slide-release which is a BAD thing. Ditch that entirely. If you want a more comfortable stock that allows a shorter LOP look at Hogue's traditional stock with a 12" LOP:

As you can see it is CONSIDERABLY shorter than the standard stock (14.5" LOP IIRC.) I have one on my 590A1 and it is a perfect fit.

The Aimpoint... pretty much pointless (har har) on a close-range defensive shotgun. Save for long-distance slug shots you will be better off with a bead sight.

I know the "tacti-cool" look is popular, but stick with what works...

Enough said?

Grason · Jun 21, 2012

blackthorne said:
+1

+2

this is mine.....

OLM-Medic · Jun 21, 2012

As the others said, ditch the optics and get a flashlight. The light is something that really might make a huge difference in HD. The optics are not necessary for this gun.

blackthorne · Jun 21, 2012

How about ditch all of the add ons and learn to shoot the gun.

huesmann · Jun 23, 2012

militiaman1791 said:
What do you think about a tri-rail on the end of the magazine tube for lasers

I think a laser is only gonna show the BGs where you're at.

Minuteman · Jun 23, 2012

+ light
+ training
- red dot
- lock
Shells are upside down
Use #3 or slugs or even better:

Grason · Jun 26, 2012

Minuteman said:
+ light
+ training
- red dot
- lock
Shells are upside down
Use #3 or slugs or even better:

Damn, That might hurt a little bit.

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