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Dave McC · March 15, 2000, 06:17 PM

Shin Tao, a note about weight....

First off, I'm a behemoth, 6'2" and 260. I could swing an M-60 if I had to. Did once, in fact.

My 870 with all the addons runs close to 9 lbs, and kicks little. Since the weight is balanced between the hands, it's not that hard to handle quickly, for ME.

The Mossberg is a bit lighter. For most folks,that's no advantage. Recoil in an AS scenario means longer times between shots, and that could be fatal in a multiple assailant problem.Also, with a system full of adrenaline,the heavier weight isn't noticeable.

No slams to the Mossberg, it's an OK weapon. But the lighter weight is not a virtue unless one is of small stature,or wit6h other limitiations,and then it comes with drawbacks.

March 15, 2000, 06:17 PM	#10
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Shin Tao, a note about weight.... First off, I'm a behemoth, 6'2" and 260. I could swing an M-60 if I had to. Did once, in fact. My 870 with all the addons runs close to 9 lbs, and kicks little. Since the weight is balanced between the hands, it's not that hard to handle quickly, for ME. The Mossberg is a bit lighter. For most folks,that's no advantage. Recoil in an AS scenario means longer times between shots, and that could be fatal in a multiple assailant problem.Also, with a system full of adrenaline,the heavier weight isn't noticeable. No slams to the Mossberg, it's an OK weapon. But the lighter weight is not a virtue unless one is of small stature,or wit6h other limitiations,and then it comes with drawbacks.