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Title: Before and after pics of my tacti-cool shotgun!
Post by: gunman42782 on July 23, 2008, 10:51:56 AM
Before, plain Jane Mossburg 500:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/gunman42782/000_0167.jpg)
After, with Knoxx stock, Advanced Technology forend, 18 inch Mossburg replacement barrel, and side saddle.  I think this will make one heck of a home defense gun.

(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/gunman42782/100_2001.jpg)

Now to go shoot it!
Title: Re: Before and after pics of my tacti-cool shotgun!
Post by: MikeBjerum on July 23, 2008, 11:45:55 AM
Looking cool  8)

Are you planning a magazine extension?  I'd rather have three extra rounds in the tube than five in the sidesaddle.
Title: Re: Before and after pics of my tacti-cool shotgun!
Post by: Solus on July 23, 2008, 11:52:19 AM
What type of stock are you using?

There appears to be what looks like a M16 forward assist control on the left side just behind the trigger??  Is is just a thumb rest or does it have another function?
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Post by: jaybet on July 23, 2008, 12:18:07 PM
Very cool. I'm curious about the cost of doing all that to the Mossy.
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Post by: ericire12 on July 23, 2008, 12:46:25 PM
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!
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Post by: RTFM on July 23, 2008, 01:01:21 PM
BA / UU / R
Title: Re: Before and after pics of my tacti-cool shotgun!
Post by: Solus on July 23, 2008, 01:34:15 PM
I used a different Knox stock on my 500.  The only problem I have with it is that the pistol grip make the safety very inconvenient to operate 
Title: Re: Before and after pics of my tacti-cool shotgun!
Post by: someguy on July 23, 2008, 01:55:13 PM
Well, as long as we're showing our toys...  Just happened to be updating my insurance photos recently.

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e286/someguy12341/camerasGuns10966.jpg)


For those interested...
870 Magnum Express
Mesa Tactical Stock Mount
6-position Stock
EoTech
Mesa Tactical Sidesaddle
Surefire 9v Forearm w/ pressure Switch
Blackhawk single-point sling
Title: Re: Before and after pics of my tacti-cool shotgun!
Post by: RTFM on July 23, 2008, 01:59:12 PM
Bad link someguy
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Post by: someguy on July 23, 2008, 02:01:01 PM
Yeah, I'm sitting here trying to fix it...  It now loads externally, but not sure why it isn't displaying in the post...


****Image link fixed****


Gunman, how do you like your Mossy?  Been thinking about one of those...  (Never can have enough, you know.)  BTW, not trying to hijack the thread; just figured you'd appreciate more gun porn, since you obviously enjoyed tricking out your gun as much as I did.
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Post by: shooter32 on July 23, 2008, 02:03:41 PM
Good job!!
Looks great 8)
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Post by: TFox2112 on July 23, 2008, 03:19:45 PM
Dayum, guys. Those are pure business. Looking good. Keep the porn coming!
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Post by: tumblebug on July 23, 2008, 05:22:59 PM
 +10
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Post by: 2HOW on July 23, 2008, 05:30:31 PM
Sweet, whats your choice of ammo ?
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Post by: Teresa Heilevang on July 23, 2008, 06:04:20 PM
Well, as long as we're showing our toys...  Just happened to be updating my insurance photos recently.

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e286/someguy12341/camerasGuns10966.jpg)


For those interested...
870 Magnum Express
Mesa Tactical Stock Mount
6-position Stock
EoTech
Mesa Tactical Sidesaddle
Surefire 9v Forearm w/ pressure Switch
Blackhawk single-point sling


Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.. I'm in luuuuuveeeee.... (http://www.rightnation.us/forums/style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
Title: Re: Before and after pics of my tacti-cool shotgun!
Post by: twyacht on July 23, 2008, 06:58:58 PM
Geez! My 870 Express Magnum is looking kinda plain these days,.........tactical 12 gauge porn has me scheming, for some mods,. ;D

someguy and gunman those are both awesome.

Thanks for the inspiration and motivation to commence the "tweakage".
Title: Re: Before and after pics of my tacti-cool shotgun!
Post by: someguy on July 23, 2008, 09:27:30 PM
M'ette  - Aw, shucks...  I didn't know you cared!   ;)

twyacht - It was a lot of fun for me to build this up, although there wasn't much 'building' to it...  I put more $ into it than I should, but I'd decided before I started that it was much more about making it exactly the gun I wanted rather than making practical choices.  That said, I can't say enough good things about the Mesa Tactical stock adapter.  Heck, it's more solid than the receiver itself.  Not the cheapest, but it's likely to stand up to just about anything.

http://www.mesatactical.com/index.php?id=55 (http://www.mesatactical.com/index.php?id=55)

Also, the Surefire front-end...  There's a 6-volt and a 9-volt version; the 9 is a bit brighter, but you also have slightly different controls on the forearm itself; be sure you pick the right one if you decide to get one.  As with the Mesa adapter, not the cheapest forearm light, but you get what you pay for.

http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main.pl?pgm=co_disp&func=displ&sesent=00&carfnbr=124 (http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main.pl?pgm=co_disp&func=displ&sesent=00&carfnbr=124)

Glad y'all like the pic!  I'll be sure and share a pic of my new .308 rifle I'm setting up once I finish with it.
Title: Re: Before and after pics of my tacti-cool shotgun!
Post by: JohnJacobH on July 24, 2008, 07:46:31 AM

After, with Knoxx stock, Advanced Technology forend, 18 inch Mossburg replacement barrel, and side saddle.  I think this will make one heck of a home defense gun.

(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/gunman42782/100_2001.jpg)

Now to go shoot it!

The good news- you did not try to turn it into some kind of rifle. Gabe Suarez would take you to task.

http://johnjacobh.wordpress.com/2008/05/25/the-role-of-the-shotgun-gabe-suarez/ (http://johnjacobh.wordpress.com/2008/05/25/the-role-of-the-shotgun-gabe-suarez/)
Title: Re: Before and after pics of my tacti-cool shotgun!
Post by: USSA-1 on July 24, 2008, 07:56:55 AM
Did someone mention shotguns?

Here is a pic of me and my baby in a bonding session.

14" Benelli M1 Super 90

(http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/Operator_school_pic.jpg)

Sorry about the secret squirrel face blockage.  It's an older pic, obviously before I got my fat ass back into the gym! ;D
Title: Re: Before and after pics of my tacti-cool shotgun!
Post by: someguy on July 24, 2008, 08:00:51 AM
You know, I've always had some reason why I couldn't justify spending the $ on a Benelli, but there's just not much better, is there?  I should just stop screwing around and find one...
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Post by: pgrass101 on July 24, 2008, 08:56:54 AM
Looks Nice
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Post by: gunman1911 on July 24, 2008, 09:14:40 AM
My great grandson likes to sit on my lap when I'm on the puter as he seen these fine wepons I think he said it best "ooooo big boom grandpa" I said yeeeaa buddy. ;D
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Post by: hodman on July 24, 2008, 11:02:58 AM
I think shotguns should come in several sizes.
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Post by: someguy on July 24, 2008, 11:25:21 AM
I think shotguns should come in several sizes.

Very nice.  I think I recognize some of those (or at least what they began their life as...  Can you share what those are?
Title: Re: Before and after pics of my tacti-cool shotgun!
Post by: hodman on July 24, 2008, 11:39:51 AM
Very nice.  I think I recognize some of those (or at least what they began their life as...  Can you share what those are?

Sure starting from the bottom.
Ithaca 37 factory 11” Barrel AOW
Wilson Combat /Scattergun Technology 11-87 with a 14” Barrel SBS
Benelli M1 with 3 gun gear attached
Benelli Super black eagle with an 10 round tube from Dave’s Metal Works
Title: Re: Before and after pics of my tacti-cool shotgun!
Post by: MikeBjerum on July 24, 2008, 11:47:21 AM
Hodman,

Do you have the wed adress for Dave's?  I had it at one time, but he was all out of the ten round tubes.  I have since lost it, but I still want to get the tube.  My Google searches are failing me as well  ???
Title: Re: Before and after pics of my tacti-cool shotgun!
Post by: hodman on July 24, 2008, 11:54:52 AM
Hodman,

Do you have the wed adress for Dave's?  I had it at one time, but he was all out of the ten round tubes.  I have since lost it, but I still want to get the tube.  My Google searches are failing me as well  ???

This should work

http://www.davesmetalworks.com/
Title: Re: Before and after pics of my tacti-cool shotgun!
Post by: MikeBjerum on July 24, 2008, 11:57:40 AM
That's way to simple for my warped mind  :-\

Thanks!
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Post by: DDMac on July 24, 2008, 12:07:43 PM
" It's an older pic, obviously before I got my fat ass back into the gym! ;D"

When referring to me, my wife says the very same thing.

Mac.