My first shotgun!!!!

[ItalianBostonian]

Picked this bad boy up today. This thing is sweet! I have been wanting one for a while and finally found one I like.
The guys over at North Shore firearms were great again, they went over everything from breaking the gun down, to cleaning, to which shells to use, and they answered any questions I had.

 

[Lilorfnannie]

That is awesome-

help a newbie out, please- what kind of gun is it, what's the caliber, and what do you use it for? What can it be used for? Thanks-

 

[WeedWhacker]

nice
adjustable stock and a pistol grip. the benifit of low capacity pump any plans for add-ons?

 

[ItalianBostonian]

It's a Mossberg 500 12 ga 18" barrel TALO style with collapsible stock and breacher front.
I use it for home defense, I guess it can be used for whatever.

What could I add on to it, any idea's?

 

[dedmeat]

wow very nice,,, id like one like that myself.... just for fun i'd add a heat shield and a flashlight

 

[GunPowder]

Is that a riffled barrel?

 

[ItalianBostonian]

It is not.

 

[dedmeat]

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=677156

http://www.surefire.com/LED-Momentary-Constant-On-Switching-621LF

 

[Negotiator]

Nice..but you should have got a Saiga 12

 

[RickG]

That is the exact one I want to get. As someone allready said, it needs a heat sheild.

Keep us posted as to how it shoots.

 

[ItalianBostonian]

are you right handed or left handed?

Right, why?

 

[ItalianBostonian]

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=677156

http://www.surefire.com/LED-Momentary-Constant-On-Switching-621LF

Good suggestions.

 

[Silver74]

I think I got there right before you left, I was there between 12 and 1 pm. did you sign up for the raffle?. Nice buy!!

 

[ItalianBostonian]

Your shells are upside down.

They are? I find it a lot easier to load the tube the way I have them. I tired them the other way and it doesnt really work for me.

 

[ItalianBostonian]

I think I got there right before you left, I was there between 12 and 1 pm. did you sign up for the raffle?. Nice buy!!

I was there around 2ish I think. Oh yea I signed up, I'll have to swing in every day and put another one in lol.

 

[Hiltonizer]

Nice piece bud... now let's see if you can bust clays with it. I'll see ya soon

 

[ItalianBostonian]

Nice piece bud... now let's see if you can bust clays with it. I'll see ya soon

Oh, I know I can. Even though I have never fired a shotgun, haha.

 

[Sleepytime]

Nice shotgun. I've been trying to decide on the Moss 500 or the Rem 870... But then there is the money issue, as in... I don't have the money to buy a new toy at this point...

 

[mikem317]

I love Mossies. Not a big fan of that particular stock; I prefer the standard stock with a side saddle for additional shells. Not basing it on any sound science though - just what I like visually.

Turn the shells around too. EDIT: Already mentioned.

 

[ItalianBostonian]

Anybody have suggestions on what kind of ammo to buy as far as slugs and buckshot,
brand names and such?

 

[dagwag77]

Nice shotgun!!! Wonder who else has one...

 

[BillK]

Congrats!

 

[lupis42]

Nice..but you should have got a Saiga 12

While I do love my SAIGA 12, the inability to convert it to a proper pistol grip in MA makes pumps much more attractive.

 

[Dziner]

After extensive research: the ability to keep your trigger finger in the indexed position on a Mossy while still being able to have access to your safety (via your thumb) and your mag release (via your middle finger) and the ability to throw a comfortable pistol grip on it makes it ideal for a HD shotty. I like the Rem870 but the controls, safety, and mag release just dont seem as intuitive as the Mossy for a HD gun. Great choice, I am looking into the Moss 500 Persuader/Cruiser (comes with a pistol grip and butt stock)

 

[cekim]

I like the Rem870 but the controls, safety, and mag release just dont seem as intuitive as the Mossy for a HD gun.

Same here... With a little practice you can make that motion really fast and automatic on the 500 and ensure no fumblage when you need it...

I'd like the 500 to have 2 more shells of capacity (mag tube the length of the barrel), but 6 shots loaded and 4 in the speedfeed should get things rolling of the SHTF

Ammo choice - CHEAP - because you will burn through many of them with clays (boy is that fun)...

 

[Business]

Nice that thing is sick!

 

[Kid Presentable]

Anybody have suggestions on what kind of ammo to buy as far as slugs and buckshot,
brand names and such?

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...parentType=index&indexId=cat601233&hasJS=true

i've shot these a few times and they are a great round

 

[ItalianBostonian]

Did some more shopping today. These shells should work, right?

 

[dagwag77]

Just dont put the 22 down the shotgun....

 

[Blitz1]

Just dont put the 22 down the shotgun....

Can't you just cram like 9 or ten of them in there together side by side?

ItalianBostonian what are you planning to shoot? Are you coming tomorrow?