Pistol Grip on a Shotgun

[baystategamecock]

If I wanted to put a pistol grip on my shotgun for turkey hunting, does this in some way transform it into an assault weapon or some other nonsense under MA statutes. I do have an LTC-A, No Restrictions.

Thanks,

John
baystategamecock (formerly zenprop)

 

[JGreen]

Make and model please.......

 

[Stiggy]

As long as it's pump action your good. The AWB pertains to semi-automatic weapons. Get an adjustable butt-stock with that pistol grip if you want.

 

[baystategamecock]

Sorry, it's a pump action Mossberg 535.

 

[JGreen]

As stiggy says,"do what ever you want" short of cutting the barrel. It is pump action and can therefore never be "turned into" an AW according to current definitions.

 

[glostamon]

Sorry, it's a pump action Mossberg 535.

It is legal in MA. to put a pistolgrip on a pump action rifle.

The barrel length must be 18" min. & 26" overall (Fed.mandate)

 

[baystategamecock]

The barrel length must be 18" min. & 26" overall (Fed.mandate)

Check & Check. I just don't want the Turkey to think I'm suitable and turn me in to the local COP.

 

[glostamon]

Check & Check. I just don't want the Turkey to think I'm suitable and turn me in to the local COP.

I personally don't think a pistolgrip on a shotgun is a good idea,especially for hunting.

 

[baystategamecock]

I am not sure I will, just thinking about it. What would be your reason against?

 

[glostamon]

Aiming, follow up shots , recoil

 

[baystategamecock]

I see what you're saying and I agree. I should have been clearer. I plan on keeping the stock.

 

[glostamon]

I see what you're saying and I agree. I should have been clearer. I plan on keeping the stock.

Gotcha

 

[jar]

IMO pistol grip stocks on mossbergs are stupid: How do you plan to operate the safety?

 

[Stiggy]

IMO pistol grip stocks on mossbergs are stupid: How do you plan to operate the safety?

Using the switch on top.

 

[jar]

Using the switch on top.

I know how the safety works. My point was, you have to take your hand off the pistol grip to operate it. I like the ergonomics of the Mossberg 500 family better than the Remington 870 with a traditional stock, but the Mossberg safety sucks with a pistol grip.

 

[Stiggy]

I have no problem what-so-ever swinging my thumb up to click it without moving my hand from the grip. Then again I have big hands, it may be a problem for people with smaller hands.

 

[Scrivener]

My Beretta has a pistol grip stock. I like it; feels much like my AR.

I never use the safety, but I also don't hunt. I can see a possible issue w/a tang safety, but it's a matter of preference.