Pistol Grip Shotgun...what's it like to shoot one?

Buddy Lee · November 9, 2001, 08:00 PM

The local gun store has the Mossberg 50665, a 590 model for sale with nothing but a pistol grip. I've never fired a pistol grip shotgun before. What could I expect as far as recoil is involved?

I held it and tried to aim with it, but it seemed useless with only the pistol grip, so I am going to assume that all rounds are fired from the waist or mid-chest level. Not much aiming involved, more just point and shoot.

If anyone has fired a pistol grip only shotgun, I'd like to hear from you.

Thanks,

BL

urban assault · November 9, 2001, 08:15 PM

I have an ATI top folder pistol grip stock on my 870 police. Put over 100 shells thru it on Sunday and wasnt bothered by the recoil at all. Yes, it is more comfortable to shoot at waist level but mid-chest was no really a problem either. I smile when I hear how many people complain about the pain of shooting a pistol-gripped shotgun. Its fine and while not as accurate as using a full-length stock, it will definetly get the job done. The folding stock makes the gun easier to haul around as well. I am glad I put my stock on. Good luck to you.

michael

The Reaper · November 9, 2001, 11:07 PM

Mines the Mossberg 500. With the pistol grip on it ain't no hunting shotgun. Purely a home defense or a close in deal.

I have shot mine at waist and chest level. It gets good hits and is a fine point and shoot gun out to about 15 yds. Beyond that I won't even try. Recoil is fine for me, but I'm larger than average your mileage may vary.

Also, you should be able to buy a stock for it after you get it.

Dave McC · November 10, 2001, 10:46 AM

This has been chewed on here before, and frequently. You may want to check the Archives for a thread about a challenge to PG only shotgunners.

Here's the bottom line, fot those that disdain the search feature....

I shot PGs and folders from the hip because it was part of our agency qualifier.Being an instructor meant besides having to qualify to 90%, I had to do demos, again and again. IOW, I've fired hundreds if not thousands of rounds from the hip, and trained hundreds of others to do so.

NOBODY shoots as well with just a PG. NOBODY. Some folks can get decent results with one, and superb results from using a fully stocked shotgun and spending the same amount of time and practice.

Here's the challenge again. I live in central Md. I will travel up to 2 hours away, to shoot against any PG only fan, using their facilities,their COF, and similar ammo. I'll use one of my "Serious" 870s stocked as G*D intended. MY opponent may use ANY shotgun he/she chooses, just so long as it has only a PG. The COF is your choice, and shot for score, time decides ties. Loser buys the donuts and coffee, and the results get posted rat cheer.

Any takers?....

Ledbetter · November 10, 2001, 12:37 PM

bought a $7 pistol grip from cheaperthandirt.com to slap on my 590A1.

Nothing good to say about it unless you're in extremely tight quarters. It might be good for corner and hallways, but not for anything at distance. Also gives you a beating. On the other hand, you could always buy it and put on a speedfeed buttstock.

Good luck and regards.

P.S. Welcome Buddy Lee. Here's a shotgun rule: Always listen to what Dave McC says.

SHOCK · November 11, 2001, 05:41 AM

1. did any of you fired the Mossberg 590A1 COMPACT #52689tritium?

2. how about Mossberg 590A1 COMPACT #51683 w/ cruiser grip?

3. which is better?

4. can you get a PG only stock for the #52689tritium and a full stock for the 51683?

5. what is the difference w/ a speedfeed stock & a normal one?

November 9, 2001, 08:00 PM	#1
Buddy Lee Member Join Date: November 8, 2001 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 23	Pistol Grip Shotgun...what's it like to shoot one? The local gun store has the Mossberg 50665, a 590 model for sale with nothing but a pistol grip. I've never fired a pistol grip shotgun before. What could I expect as far as recoil is involved? I held it and tried to aim with it, but it seemed useless with only the pistol grip, so I am going to assume that all rounds are fired from the waist or mid-chest level. Not much aiming involved, more just point and shoot. If anyone has fired a pistol grip only shotgun, I'd like to hear from you. Thanks, BL __________________ Most people would sooner die than think; in fact, they do so. Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)

November 9, 2001, 08:15 PM	#2
urban assault Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2000 Location: About 30 miles from Portland, Oregon. Posts: 216	I have an ATI top folder pistol grip stock on my 870 police. Put over 100 shells thru it on Sunday and wasnt bothered by the recoil at all. Yes, it is more comfortable to shoot at waist level but mid-chest was no really a problem either. I smile when I hear how many people complain about the pain of shooting a pistol-gripped shotgun. Its fine and while not as accurate as using a full-length stock, it will definetly get the job done. The folding stock makes the gun easier to haul around as well. I am glad I put my stock on. Good luck to you. michael __________________ "My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, Commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife... And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next!" - Gladiator "You can get further with a kind word and a gun than you can with just a kind word." - Al Capone

November 9, 2001, 11:07 PM	#3
The Reaper Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2001 Location: Sic Semper Tyrannis Posts: 137	Mines the Mossberg 500. With the pistol grip on it ain't no hunting shotgun. Purely a home defense or a close in deal. I have shot mine at waist and chest level. It gets good hits and is a fine point and shoot gun out to about 15 yds. Beyond that I won't even try. Recoil is fine for me, but I'm larger than average your mileage may vary. Also, you should be able to buy a stock for it after you get it. __________________ Don't fear the Reaper

November 11, 2001, 05:41 AM	#6
SHOCK Member Join Date: October 31, 2001 Location: Philippines Posts: 19	1. did any of you fired the Mossberg 590A1 COMPACT #52689tritium? 2. how about Mossberg 590A1 COMPACT #51683 w/ cruiser grip? 3. which is better? 4. can you get a PG only stock for the #52689tritium and a full stock for the 51683? 5. what is the difference w/ a speedfeed stock & a normal one? __________________ Shoot now, Shoot later, Shoot again, and ask questions when everyone is dead. Diligentia, Vis, Celaritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

November 10, 2001, 10:46 AM	#4
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	This has been chewed on here before, and frequently. You may want to check the Archives for a thread about a challenge to PG only shotgunners. Here's the bottom line, fot those that disdain the search feature.... I shot PGs and folders from the hip because it was part of our agency qualifier.Being an instructor meant besides having to qualify to 90%, I had to do demos, again and again. IOW, I've fired hundreds if not thousands of rounds from the hip, and trained hundreds of others to do so. NOBODY shoots as well with just a PG. NOBODY. Some folks can get decent results with one, and superb results from using a fully stocked shotgun and spending the same amount of time and practice. Here's the challenge again. I live in central Md. I will travel up to 2 hours away, to shoot against any PG only fan, using their facilities,their COF, and similar ammo. I'll use one of my "Serious" 870s stocked as G*D intended. MY opponent may use ANY shotgun he/she chooses, just so long as it has only a PG. The COF is your choice, and shot for score, time decides ties. Loser buys the donuts and coffee, and the results get posted rat cheer. Any takers?....

November 10, 2001, 12:37 PM	#5
Ledbetter Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2000 Location: California USA Posts: 4,533	Tried it bought a $7 pistol grip from cheaperthandirt.com to slap on my 590A1. Nothing good to say about it unless you're in extremely tight quarters. It might be good for corner and hallways, but not for anything at distance. Also gives you a beating. On the other hand, you could always buy it and put on a speedfeed buttstock. Good luck and regards. P.S. Welcome Buddy Lee. Here's a shotgun rule: Always listen to what Dave McC says.