Mossberg Shockwave

jollymon · Mar 30, 2017

How is it that MSP is saying it's a handgun and needs 77r .

ATF considers it a "other" just like any pistol gripped only shotgun, the only restriction is for a"other" you have to be 21.

nomade · Mar 30, 2017

Maybe because of the short barrel....

DC-W · Mar 30, 2017

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/f...cle=gcr&section=4-201&ext=html&session=2017RS

Anything with a barrel length of less than 16" in MD is considered to be a handgun.

IANAL

See this:
http://www.scotts-gunsmithing.com/its-back-the-urban-broom/

DC-W · Mar 30, 2017

Also, see this thread here
https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=205790

fred333 · Mar 30, 2017

Regardless of the nanny state's skewed legal determination, before plunking down your gelt, watch this:

fidelity · May 17, 2017

fred333 said:
Regardless of the nanny state's skewed legal determination, before plunking down your gelt, watch this:

Gosh, darn it, Fred. You moved me toward ordering a coach gun instead. The Shockwave is still pretty sexy though.

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DC-W · May 17, 2017

fidelity said:
Gosh, darn it, Fred. You moved me toward ordering a coach gun instead. The Shockwave is still pretty sexy though.

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NOT. SO. FAST.

Schipperke · May 17, 2017

fidelity said:
Gosh, darn it, Fred. You moved me toward ordering a coach gun instead. The Shockwave is still pretty sexy though.

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DO IT!

fidelity · May 17, 2017

Cool vid, but in the primary scenario that he was presenting (home defense preparation), he really doesn't show why the Shockwave would be superior to a traditional pump shotgun with a stock. I think we can assuming aiming down a hallway is less accurate with the Shockwave, and retention is possibly more difficult at close quarters.

For me, the obvious appeal of the Shockwave is its size, but one can't use it as a car gun in MD, and there aren't everyday situations where I think it would normally be the better concealed carry option where possible/permissible.

On a backpack scabbard, as a woods gun, maybe it would be advantageous due to portability and power, but effective distance due to impaired aiming is likely under 40 yards.

My difficulty in finding a practical purpose for it doesn't mean that it lacks appeal. It might fall into the just-because-I-can-have-it self-justification. Possibly after getting a Mossberg 500/590. I already ordered the coach gun before posting.

fidelity · May 17, 2017

Schipperke said:
DO IT!

Ouch! I went with one that has a stock. Chinese import that's supposed to need a little work.

swilliams499 · May 28, 2017

Many people sleeping on this being more than a toy.

He is a terrific shooter I know but it seems damn accurate if you practice. And not from the hip.

https://youtu.be/CxECBq-f68s

Rambler · May 28, 2017

Schipperke said:
DO IT!

I really like the idea of a howdah. The reviews of this one seem to be of the why bother variety. I don't know why, but I just like it.

StantonCree · May 28, 2017

V I never bring it out anymore but I got a nice coachgun I had cut down to 18 on the nose. You're welcome to give it a go if you happen to be down this way and wanna snag it. It's a freaking hoot. We used to shoot clays with it on our old property!

fred333 · May 29, 2017

fidelity said:
Gosh, darn it, Fred. You moved me toward ordering a coach gun instead.

For sheer uniqueness, I'm with you. But for just about any other usage, I think I'd opt for the latter because of the additional firepower (especially salient when using shorty shells, which turn the Shockwave into quite the party animal).

I don't own either, but a friend's got a handful of old, double-barrels and SBSs (with stubby handgrips similar (but not the same) to the Shockwave) and I find that firing a 12ga with a stubby grip is quite a handful. Not that you can't become relatively proficient with it with alotta practice, but who's got that much free time, especially when that time's probably better spent with any number of other firearms.

The Shockwave is still pretty sexy though.

That's more than sufficient impetus for hitting the Buy button.

EL1227 · May 29, 2017

Not to be outdone ...

A Non-NFA 14” Remington 870? The New TAC-14 – Full Review!

Schipperke · May 29, 2017

I have no shotgun. I could probably get this home without the chief noticing. Prices are a bit up due to demand. Hope they fall some, can wait.

fred333 · May 29, 2017

EL1227 said:
The New TAC-14 – Full Review!

From the review: "The Tac-14 had the ability, in my mind, to be the leader of this new pack of pump-action firearms. However, if I were asked about purchasing this Remington, I would have to offer some cautions. That Magpul forend is going to get away from you if you find yourself in a situation where you have to sustain rapid fire; it’s only a matter of time. Now, this is not a semi-auto, so it is not like you have a round in the chamber as your hand comes off the forend. But, it still bears comment. I would describe it in this way: imagine a Dodge HellCat with the traction control turned off. If you push it too far it can and will get away from you, no matter how skilled or persistent you are."

I'll add: HellYeah!

fidelity · May 31, 2017

mpdc4511 said:
V I never bring it out anymore but I got a nice coachgun I had cut down to 18 on the nose. You're welcome to give it a go if you happen to be down this way and wanna snag it. It's a freaking hoot. We used to shoot clays with it on our old property!

Thanks man. I have a Chinese (JW-2000) 20 gauge 20-inch coach gun that I picked up a couple weeks back that I haven't had a chance to clean yet. If I get the hankering for a 12 gauge, I'll drop you a line.

fred333 said:
For sheer uniqueness, I'm with you. But for just about any other usage, I think I'd opt for the latter because of the additional firepower (especially salient when using shorty shells, which turn the Shockwave into quite the party animal).

I don't own either, but a friend's got a handful of old, double-barrels and SBSs (with stubby handgrips similar (but not the same) to the Shockwave) and I find that firing a 12ga with a stubby grip is quite a handful. Not that you can't become relatively proficient with it with alotta practice, but who's got that much free time, especially when that time's probably better spent with any number of other firearms.
...

For me, the coach gun is also a nice complement to my 1873 and 1892 lever action rifles. Will eventually get a period replica pump shotgun or rifle (like the Colt Lightening).

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BigBossMan · Jun 9, 2017

Number 5 on the wait list at my local gun shop.

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