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Dave McC · August 30, 2012, 02:30 PM

Contrary to much one sees on the Net, a stock, short barrelled 870 OR 500 is a fine weapon right from the box.

Instead of spending your money on accessories of dubious advantage, spend it on ammo and range time.

Learn to run the gun.

Shoot clays, steel plates, starlings, landfill rats, old Wayne Newton records, whatever. Just shoot until your shotgun feels like a body part and not a tool you're holding.

At that point, you'll be "Tactical".

And then, you can make an INFORMED choice as to what lumwats to bolt onto your 870/500.

If any..

August 30, 2012, 02:30 PM	#8
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Contrary to much one sees on the Net, a stock, short barrelled 870 OR 500 is a fine weapon right from the box. Instead of spending your money on accessories of dubious advantage, spend it on ammo and range time. Learn to run the gun. Shoot clays, steel plates, starlings, landfill rats, old Wayne Newton records, whatever. Just shoot until your shotgun feels like a body part and not a tool you're holding. At that point, you'll be "Tactical". And then, you can make an INFORMED choice as to what lumwats to bolt onto your 870/500. If any..