HD shotgun - 18.5" or 20" bbl

[MattTheGunslinger]

Hey Rebelyell,

That is awesome! Is that the XS big dot front sight you have on there? Also what light is that? I need a lower profile option. Right now I have a Streemlight Polytac. It's super bright but sticks out really far!

 

[RebelYell]

Hey Rebelyell,

That is awesome! Is that the XS big dot front sight you have on there? Also what light is that? I need a lower profile option. Right now I have a Streemlight Polytac. It's super bright but sticks out really far!

Yeah it's the XS Big Dot. Super easy installation and easy to pick up quickly. Did some limited shotgun work in a class recently and so far so good.

The light is an Inforce WML. I have one on my rifle and one of their pistol lights on my glock 21. I really like the ergonomics of the light and the weight advantages. Price isn't terrible either.

http://inforce-mil.com/wml.php

 

[KevinK]

I personally wanted the shortest possible option for my HD shotgun. I chose the 18.5" barrel 590A1 and added the S&J mag extension. Now it's 7+1. After putting the magpul stock on it, it's a full 4.25" shorter than my 20" 590.

Great minds think alike it seems...

Matt / RebelYell, those are fine looking shotguns.

Do either of you know offhand the overall length with that configuration?

 

[MattTheGunslinger]

Thanks Kevin! It comes in at about 37" if memory serves me right. I can measure tonight to make sure or I'm sure Rebelyell can also.

 

[RB5082]

Why on earth would anyone do that..... I took mine to Loch Raven

So I can take my Benelli M4 to Loch Raven? That could be fun. I shot up there once and it's very nice. Bet there's good fishing up there too.

 

[MattTheGunslinger]

So I can take my Benelli M4 to Loch Raven? That could be fun. I shot up there once and it's very nice. Bet there's good fishing up there too.

lol no. I was told no tactical shotguns also. The guy was really nice about it though. They let me shoot that one time since I honestly didn't know. I even offered not to shoot and just watch.

 

[RebelYell]

Matt / RebelYell, those are fine looking shotguns.

Do either of you know offhand the overall length with that configuration?

Thanks Kevin! It comes in at about 37" if memory serves me right. I can measure tonight to make sure or I'm sure Rebelyell can also.

37" sounds about right, but I'd have to double check.

 

[alucard0822]

lol no. I was told no tactical shotguns also. The guy was really nice about it though. They let me shoot that one time since I honestly didn't know. I even offered not to shoot and just watch.

Hopewell F&G near Stewartstown, PA didn't care, at least the last time I was there around October. Normally use my "sporting" AL391, but have shot clays, trap, and 5 stand with my 870 and coach gun plenty of times.

 

[TheBert]

I have an 18.5 " 870. I added a +2 magazine extension. Got the capacity of a longer barrel gun while keeping the barrel at a more usable length for inside use.

My 870 w/ 18.5 inch barrel has an 8+1 capacity. No extension used or needed.

 

[swinokur]

Mine was bought as a plain Express model with a 4 round magazine. I had to add the +2 extension.

 

['04 Cummins]

My 870 w/ 18.5 inch barrel has an 8+1 capacity. No extension used or needed.

Impossible, unless you are using mini-shells... the 870 18.5" barrels w/ the factory extension are 6+1 for 2 3/4" shells.

My Mossy 590a1 with the S&J +2 extension is flush with the barrel and holds 7 shells, plus one in the chamber.

 

[Kagetsu]

People bad mouth pistol grip shotguns. My house, shot ranges are probably within 10'. Tuck a pistol grip tight to your hip and just aim with your body,,, OH/BOOM. A surprise is gone. Collateral targets are,,,well you should keep in mind the positions of your children's rooms.

 

[TomisinMd]

20" barrel on a 590a1. But I'm hunkered down at the top of the stairs at the landing so I'm good.

 

[Vile Shadow]

People bad mouth pistol grip shotguns. My house, shot ranges are probably within 10'. Tuck a pistol grip tight to your hip and just aim with your body,,, OH/BOOM. A surprise is gone.

I would add, to also keep your forearm in a straight line behind the gun.

Don't hold your shotgun like this idiot held this thing...

 

[Vile Shadow]

18.5" is nice, but don't try to take it to PG Trap and Skeet like I did.

What are you tryin' to do? Give the fudds a heart attack?

 

[cmb286]

must of been a frustrating day

 

[BFR50]

lol no. I was told no tactical shotguns also. The guy was really nice about it though. They let me shoot that one time since I honestly didn't know. I even offered not to shoot and just watch.

AGC Trap requires you shoot from the shoulder and use 7.5, 8, or 9 shot with 1200vol or less and 3dram charge or less. A member can have up 4 guest and shoot wobble or regular trap.

 

[INMY01TA]

I still like the look of an 8 shot 500.

 

[Vile Shadow]

As far as looks go, as long as the tube goes to the end of the barrel, I'll take it.