Which is better Rem Tac-14 or Moss Shockwave?

Minuteman · May 9, 2017

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/...ent=2017-05-09&utm_campaign=Weekly+Newsletter

Which is better Remington 870 Tac-14 or the Mossberg 590 Shockwave?

TAC-14: Capacity 4+1; Shockwave: Capacity 5+1
TAC-14: Milled Steel Billet Receiver; Shockwave: Aluminum Receiver
TAC-14: Magpul M-LOK Forend; Shockwave: Corn-Cob Forend w/ Handstrap
TAC-14: MSRP $443.05; Shockwave: MSRP $455.00
TAC-14: 14″ Cylinder Bore w/ Bead Sight; Shockwave: 14″ Cylinder Bore w/ Bead Sight
TAC-14: Shockwave Raptor pistol grip; Shockwave: Shockwave Raptor pistol grip
TAC-14: Black Oxide finish; Shockwave: Matte Blued finish
TAC-14: 5.65 Lbs; Shockwave: 5.25 Lbs

Minuteman · May 9, 2017

Minuteman · May 9, 2017

http://firearmslife.com/opinion-remington-870-tac-14-is-better-than-the-mossberg-590-shockwave/

jimbobborg · May 9, 2017

I can easily get a +1 or +2 extension for the Remington and not have it stick much past the barrel. And it's easier to put an angled grip or even front grip on the Remington versus the Mossberg. I might pick up the Remington since I have the Mossberg Shockwave in hand.

Rack&Roll · May 9, 2017

Almost a half pound lighter, a retaining strap forend and the capacity for an extra shell over what the Rem carries?

No contest. Mossy!

Rack&Roll · May 9, 2017

Why get the +2 extension? Might as well just have the stock 18.5 inch barrel with the Shockwave grip.

And here is why that matters: the stock 18.5 inch barrel allows round-the-clock truck carry whereas the 14 inch barrel restricts you to handgun transport.

Kman · May 9, 2017

Of the Mossbergs and Remingtons I have owned, experience tells me Mossberg.

Especially the 590...it's a tank.

I wouldn't want the one in the picture posted...it ejects on the wrong side.

Rack&Roll · May 9, 2017

With the transport restrictions, I'd rather just go with my pocket shot gun:

jimbobborg · May 9, 2017

Rack&Roll said:
Why get the +2 extension? Might as well just have the stock 18.5 inch barrel with the Shockwave grip.

+2 sticks maybe 1" past the barrel. It doesn't add 4" to the length.

Rack&Roll said:
And here is why that matters: the stock 18.5 inch barrel allows round-the-clock truck carry whereas the 14 inch barrel restricts you to handgun transport.

Not a problem for me

In fact, it's a bonus, since it's a handgun, so my concealed carry permit covers me on that.

Rack&Roll · May 9, 2017

Oh that's right, you're in Old Virginny.

But still something for non-permit Marylanders to consider is the 24 hour truck carry for the standard defensive barrel w/ Shockwave grip.

That configuration (straight grip) fits right in the bat compartment in a standard softball equipment bag and comes out FAST. Just sayin'.

jimbobborg · May 9, 2017

I picked up something like this https://www.amazon.com/SRC103-Sub-M...40?s=paintball&ie=UTF8&qid=1494335733&sr=1-40 from Dawson's when it closed down. Mine has only one side pocket, enough for a couple of boxes of shells. No Molle straps to give away what's inside. It's part of my get home gear I keep in the trunk of my car.

jimbobborg · May 9, 2017

Minuteman said:

https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2017/1/17/shot-show-2017-mossberg-590-shockwave/

Need this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F5REBUM for those and the 590.

Not a problem with the Remingtons.

Rack&Roll · May 9, 2017

Better to camouflage round-the-clock vehicle Carry--and you can pick up a nice, sometimes new, softball bag at Goodwill for eight bucks.

VG-10 · May 9, 2017

jimbobborg said:
I can easily get a +1 or +2 extension for the Remington and not have it stick much past the barrel. And it's easier to put an angled grip or even front grip on the Remington versus the Mossberg. I might pick up the Remington since I have the Mossberg Shockwave in hand.

I thought these needed to be longer than 26". If 26" is the shortest it can be, an "angled grip" would make it shorter than 26". Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

Because Mossberg makes a modified Elevator assembly that reliably feeds the mini-shells, boosting capacity to 8 or 9......I vote Mossberg :thumbsup:

LONGSHOT · May 9, 2017

ejecter wears or brakes,mossy screwdriver fixed,remington back to mfg. or gunsmith.590A1 best.

Rack&Roll · May 9, 2017

Mic drop

VG-10 · May 9, 2017

Just re read your post about the mini shells Jim. forgot how the Remington elevators are. So I guess that scraps my logic for one over the other.

Excellent point LONGSHOT.

Schipperke · May 9, 2017

Rack&Roll said:
With the transport restrictions, I'd rather just go with my pocket shot gun:

Must be Alzheimer's, I'd swear I saw a non fluted cylinder on yours.

Rack&Roll · May 9, 2017

And 870 Magpul forend looks all SuperSoaker! Hehehehe

Rack&Roll · May 9, 2017

Schipperke said:
Must be Alzheimer's, I'd swear I saw a non fluted cylinder on yours.

You did. I picked up the fluted (later version) of the Thunder 5 in a Gunbroker STEAL for $380. Win!

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