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March 21st, 2021, 10:31 PM #1Senior Member
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Mossberg Shockwave, What Gauge, Worth Buying?
Well guys, I searched and didn't find what I was after.
I don't own a shotgun...which I suppose means I need one. Not necessarily for home defense.
I was thinking I'd like a Shockwave, just because. While I've never fired one, I think they're cool. And, I figure it's a matter of time before rules change and they cannot be sold any longer. Which, was one of the reasons I was considering one now.
To keep this short, some friends say only buy a 12g version...when I was considering a 20g. Talking to a local LGS, they actually suggested that if I wanted a shotgun to shoot for fun...that there were many better choices. In their opinion, it wasn't a great gun to shoot.
In the end, I'm hoping for some thoughts from folks that have experience with these. I really only buy stuff I can use and enjoy.
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March 22nd, 2021, 12:57 AM #2Grand Member
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Re: Mossberg Shockwave, What Gauge, Worth Buying?
In my view, you got good advice from the LGS. I never owned a shockwave but I did own AOW shotgun with a 12 in barrel with no stock. I was bored with it within days. I'm thankful I managed to sell it before the shockwaves and it's clones hit the market. If you want something small maybe consider a bullpup shotgun.
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March 22nd, 2021, 07:31 AM #3Grand Member
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Re: Mossberg Shockwave, What Gauge, Worth Buying?
A Shockwave isn't a substitute for a proper stocked shotgun, and what it's designed to do.
That being said, I have both the 12ga and 20ga versions, that I will take to my local casual clay shoot when we have it, and attempt to bust a clay or two, with varying degrees of success.Member: NJ "undocumented" Felons Club. NRA Life Member
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March 22nd, 2021, 08:23 AM #4
Re: Mossberg Shockwave, What Gauge, Worth Buying?
In my opinion, the Shockwave style shotguns are a single function type shotgun. I would echo what the LGS said. Get a Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 and if you want to set it up for home defense you can buy 18 1/2" barrels for them, they're easy to swap out. Then you can get the full functionality out of the shotgun.
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March 22nd, 2021, 09:51 AM #5Senior Member
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Re: Mossberg Shockwave, What Gauge, Worth Buying?
A Shockwave in factory form does nothing for me, especially at the current overinflated prices they are fetching now. They just aren't pleasant to shoot. I picked one up when they were >$300, and immediately form 1'd it. With the current market however, I'd be more inclined to track down an 18.5" variant like Xring mentioned.
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March 22nd, 2021, 12:18 PM #6Grand Member
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Re: Mossberg Shockwave, What Gauge, Worth Buying?
https://www.mossberg.com/product/500...ecurity-54169/
If he can find it, I highly recommend this.Member: NJ "undocumented" Felons Club. NRA Life Member
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March 22nd, 2021, 01:22 PM #7
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March 22nd, 2021, 01:29 PM #8
Re: Mossberg Shockwave, What Gauge, Worth Buying?
I would try to put your hands on a Remington 870P or a Mossberg 500/590 with an 18-20" barrel for a serious defensive shotgun. Shotguns are simple tools and it's best to keep them simple.
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March 22nd, 2021, 01:53 PM #9
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March 22nd, 2021, 02:46 PM #10
Re: Mossberg Shockwave, What Gauge, Worth Buying?
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