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Mossberg 500 Sight an Stock Question

mcmaverick

Copper BB
Hello, I just purchased my first shotgun, actually its my first gun period. Its a Mossberg 500 and I will be using it mostly for HD. It has a bead sight on tip of the barrel. It came with a pistol grip and standard stock. When my wife shoots it she has difficulty handling with the pistol grip and aiming with the bead.

What would you recommend for a sight? Also, any good combination (pistol/standard) stocks that you would recommend?
 
congrats on the new mossy. there are many different combinations for the 500.take a look around the 500 sub forms and you will be able to get an idea of what you want to put together. hope this helps you out. feel free to post any questions.great group here to help you.
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Welcome to MO!

I don't personally like a pistol grip. I understand how the compact nature makes it easier to store, but there are other options that make more sense in my opinion. Additionally, a pistol grip only requires a whole new skill set to become proficient. Not that it can't be done, but its far from natural.

I really prefer, and recommend highly, the Hogue 12" short length of pull stock for just about anyone. Firstly, the shorter stock will help smaller framed shooters achieve a proper cheek weld and secondly will also help improve stance, getting behind the gun to reduce felt or perceived recoil.

The Hogue has an excellent recoil pad also.

A traditional stocked shotgun can be fired similarly to firing from the hip with a pistol grip by tucking the stock under the arm, even tucked into your armpit, to help make it more manuverable where the length of the gun is a concern.

For your concern about sights, id recommend, again highly here, the Meprolight tritium bead sight with a 5/40 thread pitch. It does require a small rubber O ring or something and maybe a drop of blue loctite. The O ring is needed because the sight will bottom out on the barrel out of line with the bore axis and you'll be lookin at it broadsided.

I recommend the Meprolight especially given you mentioned its primary function as an HD firearm. It will allow you to recognize your front bead even in total darkness if neccessary. Tritium is a radioactive isotope and glows in the dark, its pretty sweet! But they do have a shelf life so if at all possible try and identify the date manufactured at the time of purchase to get as much out of it as possible. At about $35 dollars its a good investment and should last from 7 to 12 years.

Id do as OldMossy suggested andbrowse the various picture threads. That's why we love pics so much, not solely to show off our firearms but also to look through for ideas.

Let us know where else we can help or elaborate, don't hesitate with any questions!
 
Rossignol said:
I really prefer, and recommend highly, the Hogue 12" short length of pull stock for just about anyone.


I can agree with this! Especially if your wife is shooting it! My fiance loved my 12" LOP when I had it because it fit her really well. I didn't like it as I was used to the regular length stock but it is a VERY good stock!
 
Thank you all for your insight. Think I will purchase the Hogue in the next few weeks. In the meantime, looking for a good gun safe. I would like to keep the gun handy in the evening and lock it up during the day. Any recommendations on any products that allo you to store shotgun on side of bed or somewhere nearby for easy access?
 
Welcome from IL!!

I saw one of these at my local price-gouging specialist a few weeks back and plan on ordering one when I get back to full mobility...
http://www.shotlock.com/Details.asp


I'll be putting mine on the wall above my bedroom closet, where it is totally out of sight but all I have to do is reach up and hit a few buttons.
 
I missed the question about the Sight option. I have a Hi-viz Snap On sight that is bright green and it sure is BRIGHT! I would suggest picking that up and a cheap and quick option. If that doesn't meet your needs, there are a TON of choices out there available that are great products
 
For an adjustable LOP stock look at the ATI Akita stock. I tried it out at the store this past weekend and it is very stable (unfortunately they only had old ones without the Scorpion recoil pad otherwise it would be on my gun right now). Mine came today so it will be going on tonight.

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