My New 500A Tactical (Say Hello to My Little Friend)

gglass · September 23, 2009, 05:02 PM

I just finished my latest project... This is my completed Mossberg 500A Tactical 12 gauge. I even did the smithing to add the Mossberg Ghost Ring sights... Yea me!

Here are the specs:

Base Mossberg 500A Cruiser Persuader 12 Gauge
20 Inch Barrel Blue Finish
8-Shot Capacity 12 Gauge (7+1) Up to 3” Magnum
Mossberg Ghost Ring Sights
ATI Shotforce Tactical 6-Position Pistol Grip Buttstock
ATI Adjustable Cheek Rest
TacStar Side Saddle 6-Shot Carrier
Of course 12 Gauge Winchester Military Issue 2 ¾” Shells

zombieslayer · September 23, 2009, 05:06 PM

Cool gun, but are you sure about the 8 round capacity?? i think they're 5+1 with the 18.5" barrel.

oneounceload · September 23, 2009, 05:15 PM

That looks longer than 18.5 - is it?

And, have you shot it to make sure your sights are correct?

nice job

JerseyDrez · September 23, 2009, 05:26 PM

Can you take a close-up picture of the sights? Or at least POV picture from the rear sight?

Just wanna see what the sights look like. Thanks.

Nice shotty by the way.

colostomyclown · September 23, 2009, 05:35 PM

that's a 20 inch persuader. no way is it 18.5. looks good though. although that winchester buck is good for photography purposes only. definitely not my ammo of choice.

gglass · September 23, 2009, 06:19 PM

Thanks for the heads up guys... It is in fact a 20" barrel. I got a little cut and paste happy.

oneounceload · September 23, 2009, 06:32 PM

What is the sling attached to on the front?

gglass · September 23, 2009, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Can you take a close-up picture of the sights? Or at least POV picture from the rear sight?

Just wanna see what the sights look like. Thanks.

Nice shotty by the way.

Here ya go...

gglass · September 23, 2009, 06:43 PM

Quote:

That looks longer than 18.5 - is it?

And, have you shot it to make sure your sights are correct?

nice job

I took it to the indoor range yesterday. I was super pleased that it shot POA at 35 yards... The furthest distance at this range.

JerseyDrez · September 23, 2009, 08:30 PM

Awesome, sights look great. Thanks for taking those pics.

Id like to put something along those lines on my Mav 88. That tiny gold ball that attempts to be some sort of sight aggravates the heck out of me everytime I take it to the range.

colostomyclown · September 23, 2009, 08:34 PM

the tiny gold ball is a bead...and I prefer it over every sight. I've shot and owned s-guns with all of them - ghost rings, optics, 3-dot, rifle. And nothing compares to a bead for me. Shotguns are meant to be pointed and shot instinctively, not aimed. The sights definitely aid in the precise use of slugs though.

Shotgun looks great though.

JerseyDrez · September 23, 2009, 08:39 PM

Yes, I agree with most of your post...I just wish it was, lets say some sort of high-viz sight in green or red, rather than some lame gold bead thats all.

colostomyclown · September 23, 2009, 08:42 PM

check out a Meprolight Tritum bead or a hi-viz fiber optic sight that snaps onto your barrel. my next bead sight equipped gun will have one of those on it. the gold bead can be pretty lame in low light. i believe in just enough of the bead visible to assist with instinctive pointing. both those options are pretty cheap too (under 35 dollars). i do like the Ghost Rings though if you plan on shooting slugs alot.

oneounceload · September 23, 2009, 09:11 PM

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Yes, I agree with most of your post...I just wish it was, lets say some sort of high-viz sight in green or red, rather than some lame gold bead thats all.

Except, if you're pointing your gun and not aiming it, AND your focus is on your target and not the sight - as it should be - then a hi-viz is a non issue

Dave McC · September 23, 2009, 09:15 PM

Cute.....

How does it shoot?.

A note, you forgot to add wear marks.....

jlwatts3 · September 23, 2009, 09:26 PM

Just to add to the discussion above, I like my green hi-viz alot more than the stock gold-bead. But that's just me.

Nice gun OP.

gglass · September 23, 2009, 10:17 PM

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Cute.....

How does it shoot?.

A note, you forgot to add wear marks.....

It shoots dead on POA at 35 yards. That is the longest distance at the local indoor range.

What wear marks are you talking about? If they make it look more tactical, I'll add 'em.

zombieslayer · September 23, 2009, 10:21 PM

My mossber 500 with the 20'' barrel and tube holds 8+1 if I load 2 3/4 shells in it. The last round fits, but just barely.

JerseyDrez · September 24, 2009, 11:04 AM

"Except, if you're pointing your gun and not aiming it, AND your focus is on your target and not the sight - as it should be - then a hi-viz is a non issue"

We lal have our preferences, chill out. The hi-viz works well for slugs and distance shooting, when you MUST AIM, while the gold bead struggles with that.

**hogdogs** · September 24, 2009, 06:03 PM

Nothing barks "tactical" like a well worn in bunch of wear and well earned tear...

The above is many thousands of rounds into her life... But I hit where I aim be it day or night...
Just like a long distance extension of my fist...
Brent

Dave McC · September 24, 2009, 09:55 PM

Wear marks show the gun is being used for more than Kewl Pics on the Net.

Brent, those stack up against Frankenstein's, and that's saying something....

shooter mcgavin · September 27, 2009, 10:35 AM

i like your bag, what kind is it? also where do you purchase the military issue shells? are they cheaper than the civilian version?

**hogdogs** · September 27, 2009, 10:45 AM

Dave, I am considering a new barrel and action bars to go "stealthy" so the BG has no idea I really have a clue how to use it...

Brent

Willie Lowman · September 27, 2009, 12:47 PM

Now that's really tacti-cool! I am not trying to say anything to dismiss your work, you did a good job.

I don't like those sliding stocks. I had one pull out some of my facial hair while shooting. It answered the question "What does this do that my fixed stock on the 590 can't?" It sucks.

Dave McC · September 27, 2009, 09:17 PM

Brent, why change a winner?

September 23, 2009, 05:02 PM	#1
gglass Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 543	My New 500A Tactical (Say Hello to My Little Friend) I just finished my latest project... This is my completed Mossberg 500A Tactical 12 gauge. I even did the smithing to add the Mossberg Ghost Ring sights... Yea me! Here are the specs: Base Mossberg 500A Cruiser Persuader 12 Gauge 20 Inch Barrel Blue Finish 8-Shot Capacity 12 Gauge (7+1) Up to 3” Magnum Mossberg Ghost Ring Sights ATI Shotforce Tactical 6-Position Pistol Grip Buttstock ATI Adjustable Cheek Rest TacStar Side Saddle 6-Shot Carrier Of course 12 Gauge Winchester Military Issue 2 ¾” Shells __________________ "Let me guess... This isn't about the alcohol or tobacco." Last edited by gglass; September 23, 2009 at 08:21 PM.

September 23, 2009, 05:26 PM	#4
JerseyDrez Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2009 Location: Hmmm? Posts: 510	Can you take a close-up picture of the sights? Or at least POV picture from the rear sight? Just wanna see what the sights look like. Thanks. Nice shotty by the way. __________________ "I don't know what situation you'd be in where you'd be facing a bad guy and he'd have the time to notice your laser shaking and evaluate you as having low confidence. "

September 23, 2009, 06:19 PM	#6
gglass Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 543	Thanks for the heads up guys... It is in fact a 20" barrel. I got a little cut and paste happy. __________________ "Let me guess... This isn't about the alcohol or tobacco."

September 23, 2009, 08:30 PM	#10
JerseyDrez Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2009 Location: Hmmm? Posts: 510	Awesome, sights look great. Thanks for taking those pics. Id like to put something along those lines on my Mav 88. That tiny gold ball that attempts to be some sort of sight aggravates the heck out of me everytime I take it to the range. __________________ "I don't know what situation you'd be in where you'd be facing a bad guy and he'd have the time to notice your laser shaking and evaluate you as having low confidence. "

September 23, 2009, 08:39 PM	#12
JerseyDrez Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2009 Location: Hmmm? Posts: 510	Yes, I agree with most of your post...I just wish it was, lets say some sort of high-viz sight in green or red, rather than some lame gold bead thats all. __________________ "I don't know what situation you'd be in where you'd be facing a bad guy and he'd have the time to notice your laser shaking and evaluate you as having low confidence. "

September 23, 2009, 05:06 PM	#2
zombieslayer Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,181	Cool gun, but are you sure about the 8 round capacity?? i think they're 5+1 with the 18.5" barrel.

September 23, 2009, 05:15 PM	#3
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	That looks longer than 18.5 - is it? And, have you shot it to make sure your sights are correct? nice job

September 23, 2009, 05:35 PM	#5
colostomyclown Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Posts: 613	that's a 20 inch persuader. no way is it 18.5. looks good though. although that winchester buck is good for photography purposes only. definitely not my ammo of choice.

September 23, 2009, 06:32 PM	#7
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	What is the sling attached to on the front?

September 23, 2009, 08:34 PM	#11
colostomyclown Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Posts: 613	the tiny gold ball is a bead...and I prefer it over every sight. I've shot and owned s-guns with all of them - ghost rings, optics, 3-dot, rifle. And nothing compares to a bead for me. Shotguns are meant to be pointed and shot instinctively, not aimed. The sights definitely aid in the precise use of slugs though. Shotgun looks great though.

September 23, 2009, 08:42 PM	#13
colostomyclown Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Posts: 613	check out a Meprolight Tritum bead or a hi-viz fiber optic sight that snaps onto your barrel. my next bead sight equipped gun will have one of those on it. the gold bead can be pretty lame in low light. i believe in just enough of the bead visible to assist with instinctive pointing. both those options are pretty cheap too (under 35 dollars). i do like the Ghost Rings though if you plan on shooting slugs alot.

September 23, 2009, 09:15 PM	#15
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 14, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,831	Cute..... How does it shoot?. A note, you forgot to add wear marks.....

September 23, 2009, 09:26 PM	#16
jlwatts3 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2004 Posts: 150	Just to add to the discussion above, I like my green hi-viz alot more than the stock gold-bead. But that's just me. Nice gun OP.

September 23, 2009, 10:21 PM	#18
zombieslayer Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,181	My mossber 500 with the 20'' barrel and tube holds 8+1 if I load 2 3/4 shells in it. The last round fits, but just barely.

September 24, 2009, 11:04 AM	#19
JerseyDrez Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2009 Location: Hmmm? Posts: 510	"Except, if you're pointing your gun and not aiming it, AND your focus is on your target and not the sight - as it should be - then a hi-viz is a non issue" We lal have our preferences, chill out. The hi-viz works well for slugs and distance shooting, when you MUST AIM, while the gold bead struggles with that. __________________ "I don't know what situation you'd be in where you'd be facing a bad guy and he'd have the time to notice your laser shaking and evaluate you as having low confidence. "

September 24, 2009, 06:03 PM	#20
hogdogs Staff Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 10,691	Nothing barks "tactical" like a well worn in bunch of wear and well earned tear... The above is many thousands of rounds into her life... But I hit where I aim be it day or night... Just like a long distance extension of my fist... Brent __________________ Finally have designs going up in the Hogdogs Outdoor Apparel online store. http://www.cafepress.com/hogdogsoutdoorapparel Thanks for lookin'...

September 24, 2009, 09:55 PM	#21
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 14, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,831	Wear marks show the gun is being used for more than Kewl Pics on the Net. Brent, those stack up against Frankenstein's, and that's saying something....

September 27, 2009, 10:35 AM	#22
shooter mcgavin Member Join Date: September 4, 2009 Posts: 21	i like your bag, what kind is it? also where do you purchase the military issue shells? are they cheaper than the civilian version? __________________ Chuck Norris sleeps with a pillow under his gun.

September 27, 2009, 10:45 AM	#23
hogdogs Staff Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 10,691	Dave, I am considering a new barrel and action bars to go "stealthy" so the BG has no idea I really have a clue how to use it... Brent __________________ Finally have designs going up in the Hogdogs Outdoor Apparel online store. http://www.cafepress.com/hogdogsoutdoorapparel Thanks for lookin'...

September 27, 2009, 12:47 PM	#24
Willie Lowman Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2009 Location: Uh-Hi-O Posts: 1,932	Now that's really tacti-cool! I am not trying to say anything to dismiss your work, you did a good job. I don't like those sliding stocks. I had one pull out some of my facial hair while shooting. It answered the question "What does this do that my fixed stock on the 590 can't?" It sucks.

September 27, 2009, 09:17 PM	#25
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 14, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,831	Brent, why change a winner?