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rgramjet

June 15, 2008, 02:38:59 PM
Im researching tactical shotguns.  I think a SS Marine 870 with pistol grip would be ideal but larger $$s than a pistol gripped 870 Express. 

Can anyone give me a reason why I should go folding stock over the compact pistol grip?  Any suggestions for light mounts?  Mag tube extenders?

Thx
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June 15, 2008, 03:57:59 PM Last Edit: June 15, 2008, 04:01:51 PM by Rev. Millertime
I just about picked up a 870 Tac-3 yesterday, but put some hold money on a Bushmaster AR instead. I do know I'm not a fan of the folding stock, just personal taste.

Definitely going to pick up an 870 this summer though.

Can't tell ya much on add ons though.
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June 15, 2008, 06:18:25 PM Last Edit: July 19, 2009, 07:57:22 AM by Statler
 

When we goin shootin??? ;D
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#3
June 15, 2008, 06:58:32 PM
Marine Magnum because i ran that sucker over with a car and continued to shoot it, never cleaned it once and still racks smooth as a baby bottom.

herm

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June 15, 2008, 07:35:03 PM
totally not trying to start anything, just very curious......... and assuming folks are not LEO or military
what does one actually do with a tactical shotgun???
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June 15, 2008, 08:24:42 PM
Quote from: herm on June 15, 2008, 07:35:03 PM
totally not trying to start anything, just very curious......... and assuming folks are not LEO or military
what does one actually do with a tactical shotgun???

Welp.....this may be way out of whack here....but I'd guess you'd shoot it.....  ;)
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June 15, 2008, 08:31:21 PM

Maybe something like this.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=lOJ0oBNSxPQ
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#7
June 15, 2008, 09:54:13 PM
Quote from: herm on June 15, 2008, 07:35:03 PM
totally not trying to start anything, just very curious......... and assuming folks are not LEO or military
what does one actually do with a tactical shotgun???

Personally, I'd like one for home defense.  Seems a lot more useful than the .357 I currently have.  I don't hunt so I'd rather have a tactical one than a regular one.  I don't pretend to think I wouldn't be nervous if I ever needed to use it in self defense.  As such, I'd rather have a shotgun than a pistol...harder to miss.  [thumbsup] I sincerely hope I'd never have to use it though.

herm

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June 16, 2008, 02:31:57 AM
Quote from: someguy on June 15, 2008, 08:24:42 PM
Welp.....this may be way out of whack here....but I'd guess you'd shoot it.....  ;)

ha ha..........you funny guy [clap]

Quote from: Triple J on June 15, 2008, 09:54:13 PM
Personally, I'd like one for home defense.  Seems a lot more useful than the .357 I currently have.  I don't hunt so I'd rather have a tactical one than a regular one.  I don't pretend to think I wouldn't be nervous if I ever needed to use it in self defense.  As such, I'd rather have a shotgun than a pistol...harder to miss.  [thumbsup] I sincerely hope I'd never have to use it though.

fair enough......... thanks
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#9
June 16, 2008, 04:49:51 AM
Need tactical, or just short barrel?
I've handled this one, but not fired it.  Fit and finish seems excellent!

Escort MarineGuard, 18" barrel, 5 shot mag, nickel plated (but comes in other finishes as well)

ducatiz

#10
June 16, 2008, 05:12:42 AM
so-called "tactical" shotguns are silly imho.  the main reason doughnut-loaded LEOs use them is for intimidation, not for useful functionality.

take a look at the s/gs that the USMC use.  those are REAL tactical shotguns.   simple function, indestructible, and just as lethal as anything with a flashlight,ghost ring sights,adjustable butt and so on.

it's a scatter gun.  all you need is a good action and a cylinder choke and shoot.

that being said, i like the rem 870 magnums.  use a regular stock.  if you can afford it or can deal with it, get a 12 or 14 in barrel (NFA tax is $5 since its an AOW, but you have to do the paperwork and many FFLs charge extra for dealing with it).  the short barrel makes it a true tactical gun since it is FAR more useable.  a 12 ga with a 14" barrel has an amazing spread at 10-15 ft compared to the same barrel in 18" (min legal w/o NFA taxes)

if you need info on doing the NFA stuff, drop me a PM and i'll point you.  most states permit it if you can pass the fbi checks.

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#11
June 16, 2008, 05:55:32 AM
The Wilson Combat sitting in the display case at the range is sweet - has a ported barrel to help with recoil, and a ton of other goodies.

I'd also look into Benelli's if I felt like spending a lot of money (the Wilson is not cheap either with an MSRP of $1600).

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ducatiz

#12
June 16, 2008, 06:01:10 AM
Quote from: ato memphis on June 16, 2008, 05:55:32 AM
Get some Flechette rounds for fun and jungle foliage work...

that has got to be a euphemism for somthing...
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June 16, 2008, 07:15:32 AM
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#14
June 16, 2008, 07:27:39 AM
USMC shotguns:

M1014 (semi/pump)  AKA the Benelli M4 Super 90


Remington 870 (called the M870 MCS - modular combat shotgun)


Mossberg 590



From my information, the Corps allows Marines to modify the 870 and 590 with non-issue stocks and features, so you see a variety of configurations of them (i.e. pistol grips vs regular stock and rail type accessories).  Most of the 870s are actually old guns refitted with various features.  I believe the entire stock of 870s was upgraded to magnum receivers in the 80s mainly to take advantage of the stronger receiver, not to use 3.25" shells.  All s/gs are fitted with maximum-capacity magazines and none have wood stocks to my knowledge.

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