Everyone needs one of these

Mossberg 500
This Mossberg 500 was one of the first firearms I purchased back before the Internet.

I have two barrels and three stocks for it because way back then I used the same shotgun for everything. I used it for hunting, for skeet shooting, for home defense, and for backpack camping. I even have a backpack sheath for it that uses standard molly straps.

The original stock, the pistol grip seen in the photo and a folding stock make combined with two different length barrels give me tons of options.

The flashlight makes it a great home defense tool. I can simply squeeze the grip and the light comes on. Buckshot lands nicely in the center of the flashlight beam. Everyone should have one of these close at hand.

--The funny thing is I paid more for the Surefire Tactical Flashlight than I originally paid for the shotgun.
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 4, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    You can get these, minus the tac light, in a waterproof tub for under $300.

    You are right. Everyone should have one. My wife likes shooting it better than one with a shoulder stock.

    Great blog, btw. On my daily list! I love RSS feeds.

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  2. Bubblehead Les.April 4, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Having owned a Mossy 500 and a Smith (both with the Top Mounted Slide Safety), my next 12 gauge is going to be an 870. I really like a pistol Grip /Full stock combo, but having to reach up and move that safety during Speed Drills just throws me off. YMMV, of course.

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  3. JB MillerApril 4, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Les,

    Many people have to have the safety on ALL their long guns in exactly the same place. It's a good idea for many reasons.

    Mine all seem to be in various places.

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