Grip Mossberg

Anybody here prefer bullpup style front grip for their mossberg?

Just trying to get some opinions. Have the 500 pump action pistol grip, looking at some stocks and grips right now. Gun is only for protecting the home and I keep 00 buckshot in it.
thanks michael I think you are right on the shot for sure

First off, 00 is definitely what you want to use. Bird shot is smaller, and will not penetrate deep enough to stop the target on a reliable basis. It might make an ugly wound, which will probably kill the bad guy eventually, but if it gives him enough time to kill you and your family, what’s the point? Humans and deer are roughly the same size, and there is a reason they call it BUCK shot, and the other stuff is called BIRD shot. Practice, practice, and practice some more, so that when you shoot, you hit the target, and that is the best way to stop pellets from hitting your neighbors house.

The number one thing I recommend is training. That is more important than any modification that you could do on your gun (although most trainers will require that you swap in a new stock instead of the pistol grip before taking a class)
Here is some good information on training:

http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=487

If I had a 500 to set up for home defense, this is what I would do:

http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=191132

Short LOP stocks like the Hogue youth stock are great for squaring up to the target, making movement easier. the Hogue is probably the best because the rubber surface gives good grip. What ever you do, don’t get a pistol grip only. It will make aiming very difficult and follow up shots will be slower. On a mossberg, I recommend staying away from shoulder stocks that use a pistol grip because it makes the Mossberg safety hard to reach.

A light is a necessity in order to identify targets at night, before you shoot.

The forend doesn’t need to be anything special, wood is just fine.

Good sights are nice to have. Glowing night sights preferably. Personally, I prefer rifle sights, while the guy that built that gun prefers a bead. Either works, just used whatever works best for you.

A side saddle lets you carry your ammunition on the gun. If you don’t like the weight though, you don’t need it.

A nice metal safety is less likely to break than the mossberg plastic model.

A sling is a necessity. It allows you to use both your hands to carry an injured or scared family member, and not leave your weapon behind. Every long gun should have a sling.

Mossberg 500 Pistol Grip