Mossberg introduces the Shockwave in 20 gauge!!

[Joezilla]

This is about to get interesting guys. 16 days after Remington introduced their TAC 14 in 20 gauge, Mossberg has done the same with their 590 Shockwave.

I want a Shockwave. Now I just need to decide if I need one in 12 or 20 gauge. Perhaps I need both???

Joe

 

[jrbfishn]

If you get both, you will have the proper size no matter who attacks you.

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[Charlie]

I think a 20 ga. would be my first choice, based on what the gun was made for.

 

[Younggun]

meh.

 

[Charlie]

meh.

I guess you're waiting for the 10 ga. magnum model to come out, right?

 

[Vaquero]

16.

 

[Younggun]

I guess you're waiting for the 10 ga. magnum model to come out, right?

Just rather not reduce the functionality of a shotgun by removing the stock. And not willing to pay extra for the loss.

 

[Charlie]

Sixteens are nice all around guns! I had a Model 1897 in 16 ga. and some jerk stole it from my house (about 45+ years ago).

 

[Charlie]

Just rather not reduce the functionality of a shotgun by removing the stock. And not willing to pay extra for the loss.

'Can't disagree with that!

 

[diesel1959]

I think a 20 ga. would be my first choice, based on what the gun was made for.

12ga is just perfect if you choose to use the MiniShells. 20ga if you don't.

 

[Shady]

Other than more guns are better so get both why would you chose a 20 over a 12 for home protection ?

Don't give me the recoil excuse the 12 ga is not bad unless you are frail. The only reason I could see might be over penetration of walls and I have no clue how a 12 and 20 compare in that regard.

 

[Ranger550]

16.

Does anyone make a 16 GA shotgun anymore?

 

[Ranger550]

Other than more guns are better so get both why would you chose a 20 over a 12 for home protection ?

Don't give me the recoil excuse the 12 ga is not bad unless you are frail. The only reason I could see might be over penetration of walls and I have no clue how a 12 and 20 compare in that regard.

I dont think it would matter, unless you are using some loads heavier then bird-shot.

My grandpa had an old one shot, break-action .410 and I have never understood why that was ever invented.

Might be good for killing rats in a barn maybe, but for hunting, even doves? No way!

 

[seeker_two]

If really like to have one in .410....lot more practical than the Judge.

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[Charlie]

Mossberg 410

 

[Mikewood]

I dont think it would matter, unless you are using some loads heavier then bird-shot.

My grandpa had an old one shot, break-action .410 and I have never understood why that was ever invented.

Might be good for killing rats in a barn maybe, but for hunting, even doves? No way!

Have you ever hunted with a 410? Give it a try sometime. I hunted half a day with a buddies 410 SxS. We shot chucker and I believe he was running #6. The gun was a hammer and had no recoil. I was blown away at how easily it put them down. It is an experts gun and not a kids gun but if you can do the work it will.

 

[Younggun]

Only problem with a .410 is the cost of shells.

 

[Charlie]

They are pricey but a handloader can load 'em cheap!

 

[Ranger550]

Only problem with a .410 is the cost of shells.

Yikes!

I haven't priced .410 ammo, since my stupid brother didn't have a gun safe and my Granddad's old shotgun was stolen about 15 years ago. I refurbished it back
in high school, when we still had a gunsmithing class. No such thing in CA schools now, needless to say.

I still have my beautiful 1970's Remington 12 GA 870 Pump-action in Walnut stock and forearm, locked up in a gunsafe, when I am not using it.

 

[deemus]

16.

My dad was a cop. In the late 1950's he took a gun off a man during a domestic disturbance. Mexican standoff. My dad with his gun to the perps head, who in turn had the 16 gauge to my dad's partner's head. Fortunately, everyone kept their head. Literally and figuratively.

In those days if the person didn't claim their gun in 60 days, the officer who took it off them could have it.

That Mississippi Valley arms single shot 16 sits in my gun safe this very day.