Does Anyone Have Experience With Choate Stocks?

Joe_Pike · November 1, 2020, 12:50 PM

I'm converting my 590 Shockwave to a 20" shotgun and am trying to do it as inexpensively as possible. I have a Mesa Tactical stock adapter with a pistol grip that I could add an adjustable stock to but don't think I'll use it due to the more difficult access to the safety.
I've had a 500 with the Hogue 12" LOP stock on it but that thing is "grabby". I've thought about the Magpul stock but then I would want to change the forend and that's just more money. I've seen some Choate tactical/youth stocks that are reasonably priced but haven't seen much in the way of feedback.
So, anyone here use a Choate stock?

Dfariswheel · November 1, 2020, 07:17 PM

I gave you an answer on the other forum.....

Bottom line, the Choate is entirely good to go.

ocharry · November 1, 2020, 11:09 PM

I have a choate set(stock and forearm) on my 1100 and my 870.... No problems. They work just fine...both of the stocks came with spacers for length of pull....been on the guns for several years.....I would buy again

My .02
Ocharry

Joe_Pike · November 1, 2020, 11:14 PM

Thanks for the replies.

wild cat mccane · November 2, 2020, 02:07 PM

They make the Mossberg pad...no?

Shadow9mm · November 7, 2020, 06:49 PM

personally the mossberg furnature is cheap enough. in my experience with choate they seems slightly cheaper and heaver than the factory but they work.

**44 AMP** · November 8, 2020, 02:54 PM

Can't speak to the shotgun stock but I've had a Choate folder on a Mini 14 for decades. Flawless positive function, and durable. If their shotgun stock is the same, you should have no issues.

bamaranger · November 9, 2020, 04:06 AM

Had a very early Choate set on a work 870 for years. Not sure what they look like now, but mine was the scalloped out looking version with a molded, hollow tube portion that took the stock bolt. The Choate pad was hard and narrow and did nothing to ease recoil. But the stock was tough as nails. Light weight as well.

**Spats McGee** · November 9, 2020, 08:00 AM

Let me start by saying I've known the Choates for somewhere north of 40 years. Having now confessed to my possible bias, I'll say this: I've been using Choate products for decades and have never had a problem with one. They like to build with an eye towards making their stocks indestructible, which might make them a little heavier than their competitors, but I've never known anyone to tear one up. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call them at the shop. The Choates and the folks that work there are absolutely some of the nicest folks you could ever hope to meet.

Scorch · November 11, 2020, 02:19 AM

How you will feel about a Choate stock depends entirely on what you expect it to be like. If you expect it to be cheap and heavy but work OK, then you're good to go. If you expect it to have good fit and finish and look appealing, you will be disappointed. I am not a fan, but I have had many customers who were entirely happy with their Choate products.

November 1, 2020, 12:50 PM	#1
Joe_Pike Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2010 Posts: 1,581	Does Anyone Have Experience With Choate Stocks? I'm converting my 590 Shockwave to a 20" shotgun and am trying to do it as inexpensively as possible. I have a Mesa Tactical stock adapter with a pistol grip that I could add an adjustable stock to but don't think I'll use it due to the more difficult access to the safety. I've had a 500 with the Hogue 12" LOP stock on it but that thing is "grabby". I've thought about the Magpul stock but then I would want to change the forend and that's just more money. I've seen some Choate tactical/youth stocks that are reasonably priced but haven't seen much in the way of feedback. So, anyone here use a Choate stock? __________________ Stay Groovy

November 1, 2020, 11:09 PM	#3
ocharry Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2006 Posts: 686	I have a choate set(stock and forearm) on my 1100 and my 870.... No problems. They work just fine...both of the stocks came with spacers for length of pull....been on the guns for several years.....I would buy again My .02 Ocharry __________________ The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge nor jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim." - Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper, USMC

November 1, 2020, 11:14 PM	#4
Joe_Pike Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2010 Posts: 1,581	Thanks for the replies. __________________ Stay Groovy

November 7, 2020, 06:49 PM	#6
Shadow9mm Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,972	personally the mossberg furnature is cheap enough. in my experience with choate they seems slightly cheaper and heaver than the factory but they work. __________________ I don't believe in "range fodder" that is why I reload.

November 8, 2020, 02:54 PM	#7
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,832	Can't speak to the shotgun stock but I've had a Choate folder on a Mini 14 for decades. Flawless positive function, and durable. If their shotgun stock is the same, you should have no issues. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

November 1, 2020, 07:17 PM	#2
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	I gave you an answer on the other forum..... Bottom line, the Choate is entirely good to go.

November 2, 2020, 02:07 PM	#5
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,626	They make the Mossberg pad...no?

November 9, 2020, 04:06 AM	#8
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,306	Choate Had a very early Choate set on a work 870 for years. Not sure what they look like now, but mine was the scalloped out looking version with a molded, hollow tube portion that took the stock bolt. The Choate pad was hard and narrow and did nothing to ease recoil. But the stock was tough as nails. Light weight as well.

November 9, 2020, 08:00 AM	#9
Spats McGee Staff Join Date: July 28, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 8,821	Let me start by saying I've known the Choates for somewhere north of 40 years. Having now confessed to my possible bias, I'll say this: I've been using Choate products for decades and have never had a problem with one. They like to build with an eye towards making their stocks indestructible, which might make them a little heavier than their competitors, but I've never known anyone to tear one up. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call them at the shop. The Choates and the folks that work there are absolutely some of the nicest folks you could ever hope to meet. __________________ I'm a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer. If you need some honest-to-goodness legal advice, go buy some.

November 11, 2020, 02:19 AM	#10
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	How you will feel about a Choate stock depends entirely on what you expect it to be like. If you expect it to be cheap and heavy but work OK, then you're good to go. If you expect it to have good fit and finish and look appealing, you will be disappointed. I am not a fan, but I have had many customers who were entirely happy with their Choate products. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services