stabilizer

kx592 · December 18, 2009, 04:50 PM

Whats the purpose of these on the stock mossberg 500 series? Whats the advantages of having the bulk of that thing on the end of the barrel? Where can i get one

Scattergun Bob · December 18, 2009, 05:00 PM

eye candy, to look tacti-cool. Beyond that your guess is as good as any. Might try McMillan tactical it's a copy of their very efficient 50 bmg break.

kx592 · December 18, 2009, 05:02 PM

I did some research from when I first posted and a guy did some tests with it and found it actually reduced recoil and muffle blast, be interesting to try on a normal setup tactical

Scattergun Bob · December 18, 2009, 06:35 PM

I could believe a reduction in felt recoil. I would question a reduction in volume of noise (blast).

My question is why sacrifice the elegance of balance and weight for a bit of recoil reduction. To quote one of the great trainers in the field of tactical scatterguns " 12 gauge does not kick, IF you correctly wrap your body around the gun." That from a 140 lb skinny man.

Good Luck & Be Safe

kx592 · December 18, 2009, 07:07 PM

I can agree with that quote, BUT in a HD situation I may not be prepared as I would like, it would be nice to have a little less kick so i can move and get the next shot off..I cant seem to find a place to buy one, If they will sell it stock they should offer it for an accessory

jheitertusa · December 18, 2009, 07:19 PM

Did you mean something like this?

If so, most muzzle breaks/porting actually increase the noise level and muzzle blast. Some may actually reduce recoil a bit, but on shotguns it's dubious at best.

That's an actual Mossberg cataloged on their site by the way.

kx592 · December 19, 2009, 12:36 PM

Yea thats the exact model im referring to, but they dont sell that as an add-on?

jheitertusa · December 19, 2009, 03:33 PM

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Yea thats the exact model im referring to, but they dont sell that as an add-on?

If you look at it carefully, it appears the barrel flares out a bit right where it attaches. My guess is that it would have to be purchased as a complete barrel.

kx592 · December 19, 2009, 04:16 PM

Yea I noticed that too, Ill have to ask the guys at the local shop for more details and maybe check it out. Thanks for the info

December 18, 2009, 04:50 PM	#1
kx592 Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2009 Posts: 627	stabilizer Whats the purpose of these on the stock mossberg 500 series? Whats the advantages of having the bulk of that thing on the end of the barrel? Where can i get one

December 18, 2009, 05:00 PM	#2
Scattergun Bob Senior Member Join Date: February 29, 2008 Location: Nine Mile Falls, Washington Posts: 1,185	eye candy, to look tacti-cool. Beyond that your guess is as good as any. Might try McMillan tactical it's a copy of their very efficient 50 bmg break. __________________ First, with the most, WINS! Regards, Scattergun Bob

December 18, 2009, 06:35 PM	#4
Scattergun Bob Senior Member Join Date: February 29, 2008 Location: Nine Mile Falls, Washington Posts: 1,185	kx592 I could believe a reduction in felt recoil. I would question a reduction in volume of noise (blast). My question is why sacrifice the elegance of balance and weight for a bit of recoil reduction. To quote one of the great trainers in the field of tactical scatterguns " 12 gauge does not kick, IF you correctly wrap your body around the gun." That from a 140 lb skinny man. Good Luck & Be Safe __________________ First, with the most, WINS! Regards, Scattergun Bob

December 18, 2009, 05:02 PM	#3
kx592 Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2009 Posts: 627	I did some research from when I first posted and a guy did some tests with it and found it actually reduced recoil and muffle blast, be interesting to try on a normal setup tactical

December 18, 2009, 07:07 PM	#5
kx592 Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2009 Posts: 627	I can agree with that quote, BUT in a HD situation I may not be prepared as I would like, it would be nice to have a little less kick so i can move and get the next shot off..I cant seem to find a place to buy one, If they will sell it stock they should offer it for an accessory

December 19, 2009, 12:36 PM	#7
kx592 Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2009 Posts: 627	Yea thats the exact model im referring to, but they dont sell that as an add-on?

December 19, 2009, 04:16 PM	#9
kx592 Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2009 Posts: 627	Yea I noticed that too, Ill have to ask the guys at the local shop for more details and maybe check it out. Thanks for the info