20 gauge/12 gauge pump question

nelso · January 4, 2006, 06:04 PM

I am going to get a Mossberg 500 in the near future. Some questions I have are: can a tactical light be put on both of those? Does the barrel length have any effect (18.5)? I thought I read that the 12 had better set up for tactical additions. Thanks for any help. Still new at this!

rugerdude · January 4, 2006, 06:24 PM

I'd say go 12ga. more accesories that way.

does the 18.5 inch barrel have any effect one what? You can shoot anything with it that you would be able to shoot with a full lenght barrel and a cylinder choke.

and yes, a tactical light can be put on the 12ga moderl, not sure about the 20

nelso · January 4, 2006, 06:35 PM

When I asked if the 18.5 inch barrel had any effect what I meant was: with either 12 or 20 gauge is that barrel long enough for tact light?

nelso · January 4, 2006, 06:35 PM

When I asked if the 18.5 inch barrel had any effect what I meant was: with either 12 or 20 gauge is that barrel long enough for tact light?

rugerdude · January 5, 2006, 05:48 PM

I think the space for a tac-light is about the same with either one. If a barrel clamp light is too long (i don't think it is) then you can get either a cheap alternative, or a very expensive one.

A surefire forend is going to be pricey (more than the gun)

or you can get a pistol-grip fore-end and buy the flashlight holder that screws on the underside of it.

Oh, there are also reciever mounted tac-light holders as well

just do a google search for surefire, ATI shotgun accessories, or reciver mounted tac-light to find a place to order these.

HGKosteck · January 5, 2006, 08:47 PM

An M3 light can be mounted to any hard surface. It's what I run on my 12 G. and, AR15. Nice...Light...And puts enough out that it's enough light in most situations. Plus, mounted, it'll only run you 150-200 bones.

Mossberg 500/590 platforms, and, Remmy 870s have the most assecories availiable in 12 G. Most manufacturers assume you wont' be using a 20 in tactical situations, I'd guess.

benny1369 · January 6, 2006, 12:06 PM

the surfire forend is $170 from their website for both the 870 and the 500/590, and I haven't found it any cheaper. If you're in the military, or know someone who is, SureFire give a 15% (may be 10, but better than nothing) discount to military personnel. The only caveat is you have to place the order over the phone.

January 4, 2006, 06:04 PM	#1
nelso Member Join Date: April 26, 2005 Posts: 21	20 gauge/12 gauge pump question I am going to get a Mossberg 500 in the near future. Some questions I have are: can a tactical light be put on both of those? Does the barrel length have any effect (18.5)? I thought I read that the 12 had better set up for tactical additions. Thanks for any help. Still new at this!

January 4, 2006, 06:24 PM	#2
rugerdude Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2004 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,443	I'd say go 12ga. more accesories that way. does the 18.5 inch barrel have any effect one what? You can shoot anything with it that you would be able to shoot with a full lenght barrel and a cylinder choke. and yes, a tactical light can be put on the 12ga moderl, not sure about the 20 __________________ "The SKS is a rifle, made the way they should be, out of a heavy block of crappy commie steel, set in an inletted semi-reshaped 2x4." Not my quote but I agree completely.

January 4, 2006, 06:35 PM	#3
nelso Member Join Date: April 26, 2005 Posts: 21	Clarification When I asked if the 18.5 inch barrel had any effect what I meant was: with either 12 or 20 gauge is that barrel long enough for tact light?

January 4, 2006, 06:35 PM	#4
nelso Member Join Date: April 26, 2005 Posts: 21	Clarification When I asked if the 18.5 inch barrel had any effect what I meant was: with either 12 or 20 gauge is that barrel long enough for tact light?

January 5, 2006, 05:48 PM	#5
rugerdude Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2004 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,443	I think the space for a tac-light is about the same with either one. If a barrel clamp light is too long (i don't think it is) then you can get either a cheap alternative, or a very expensive one. A surefire forend is going to be pricey (more than the gun) or you can get a pistol-grip fore-end and buy the flashlight holder that screws on the underside of it. Oh, there are also reciever mounted tac-light holders as well just do a google search for surefire, ATI shotgun accessories, or reciver mounted tac-light to find a place to order these. __________________ "The SKS is a rifle, made the way they should be, out of a heavy block of crappy commie steel, set in an inletted semi-reshaped 2x4." Not my quote but I agree completely.

January 5, 2006, 08:47 PM	#6
HGKosteck Member Join Date: December 30, 2005 Posts: 61	An M3 light can be mounted to any hard surface. It's what I run on my 12 G. and, AR15. Nice...Light...And puts enough out that it's enough light in most situations. Plus, mounted, it'll only run you 150-200 bones. Mossberg 500/590 platforms, and, Remmy 870s have the most assecories availiable in 12 G. Most manufacturers assume you wont' be using a 20 in tactical situations, I'd guess.

January 6, 2006, 12:06 PM	#7
benny1369 Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 24	the surfire forend is $170 from their website for both the 870 and the 500/590, and I haven't found it any cheaper. If you're in the military, or know someone who is, SureFire give a 15% (may be 10, but better than nothing) discount to military personnel. The only caveat is you have to place the order over the phone.