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I bought my first gun

Posted on 06/06/2011 1:08:04 PM PDT by Scythian

I finally broke down and purchased my first gun for home protection.

It's the Mossberg 500 12 gauge. It has a short barrel and is great for in the home use. It even comes with a pistol grip but I wont attach that unless it everything goes all "beyond thunderdome" on us.

Going to take my wife out and make sure she knows how to handle it. I felt a shotgun was better and safer for an in home protection mechanism in our case. Heck, just the pump-action noise is enough to send someone packing.

Anyway, in for a penny in for a pound. I set aside money for 3 purchases of different firearms. I feel safer knowing we have it, just hope to never do anything with it.


TOPICS: Education; Hobbies
KEYWORDS: 12gauge; banglist; firearm; mossberg500
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To: Scythian
I just picked up a Mossberg 930 spx and love it. My new favorite firearm.
81 posted on 06/06/2011 2:33:19 PM PDT by Harry Pothead (Go Sarah!)
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To: HushTX

The Mossberg 500 is great. One of my brothers gave me his when he went to Vietnam and then let me keep it when he got back. I gave it to a nephew about 10 years ago. The gun was beat up but still a good shooter. And still is, from what I hear.


82 posted on 06/06/2011 2:33:55 PM PDT by VanShuyten ("a shadow...draped nobly in the folds of a gorgeous eloquence.")
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To: Lurker

bump the mossberg


83 posted on 06/06/2011 2:46:15 PM PDT by Taffini ( Mr. Pippen and Mr. Waffles do not approve and neither do I)
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To: Scythian

Bookmark


84 posted on 06/06/2011 2:47:37 PM PDT by TheConservativeParty (PALIN 45 The cure for "meet the new boss, same as the old boss." I Heart Herman Cain..)
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To: donozark

I had to run to my closet and make sure it was a Remington in there.


85 posted on 06/06/2011 2:53:45 PM PDT by Recon Dad (Herman Cain is the man in 2012)
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To: hattend

Explosive or blade?


86 posted on 06/06/2011 2:56:36 PM PDT by HushTX (I make libs rage quit.)
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To: Scythian
It's the Mossberg 500 12 gauge.
Mine is 20 gauge. Not as much kick on the wrist and still kicks home invasion butt. I recommend putting the pistol grip on with a shortened stock for recoil help and ease in home/hallway movement myself.
3" Magnums, #2 Buckshot for me. (I'm a cheapskate so no "big brand" ammo) and slugs for when you need that extra something.
You can get #1 Buckshot for yours.

I finally broke down and purchased my first gun for home protection.
While I commend you for taking steps to protect your family and property am I to understand that this is your first gun ever or do you own something else as well?

87 posted on 06/06/2011 2:59:44 PM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty, and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: al baby

“I lost all my guns in a boating accident”

What an amazing coincidence! I lost mine the same way up on the Catawba River. It brings a tear to my eye when I think about it.


88 posted on 06/06/2011 3:02:00 PM PDT by Big_Harry ( Starve the Beast!)
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To: Scythian

Once you become proficient with the Mossberg 500 you may want to upgrade to the Mossberg 930 SPX.


89 posted on 06/06/2011 3:04:04 PM PDT by SVTCobra03 (You can never have enough friends, horsepower or ammunition.)
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To: Scythian

My pump action noise is made way before someone comes through the door. The bright flash and all of those 00 buck balls from the 12 ga 3” mags is a real dissuader though :)


90 posted on 06/06/2011 3:04:46 PM PDT by Big_Harry ( Starve the Beast!)
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To: Scythian
... a pistol grip but I wont attach that unless ...

I keep a hacksaw next to mine for the same reason.       ;^)

91 posted on 06/06/2011 3:05:56 PM PDT by brityank (The more I learn about the Constitution, the more I realise this Government is UNconstitutional !!)
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To: Scythian
Stock and grip combo.

92 posted on 06/06/2011 3:07:33 PM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty, and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: Harry Pothead

I just picked up a Mossberg 930 spx and love it. My new favorite firearm.

Now all you need is a Choate pistol grip stock and a weapons light.


93 posted on 06/06/2011 3:09:10 PM PDT by SVTCobra03 (You can never have enough friends, horsepower or ammunition.)
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To: Scythian

I can appreciate the 12 gauge for you. I hope your wife is strong enough for it. Personally, a 20 gauge is enough for me. 12 gauge is too much, 10 gauge would likely knock me down on my butt. Beyond that, congrats on the new arrival! May it keep you both safe.


94 posted on 06/06/2011 3:09:25 PM PDT by Ladysmith ("There is no right that allows one person to place a burden on another." - Quinn)
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To: Sarajevo

Beats dragging a chainsaw up a ladder!


95 posted on 06/06/2011 3:10:20 PM PDT by SWAMPSNIPER (The Second Amendment, a matter of fact, not a matter of opinion)
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To: Scythian
Images of collapsable stocks for mossberg.
96 posted on 06/06/2011 3:12:23 PM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty, and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: driftdiver
"The boom works better but is a tad messier."

I subscribe to your school of thought on that, drift. Not sure if I would though if I didn't afford myself the luxury of hiring-out the cleanup. Yucky messy. ;-)

97 posted on 06/06/2011 3:13:13 PM PDT by Miss Behave ("It's not going to happen." ~Bibi The Badass)
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To: Joe Brower; Scythian

Good choice, I own one of those. Mine has double pistol grips. It works great from the hip; 3 inch magnum 00 buckshot gives it a good healthy recoil. :):)


98 posted on 06/06/2011 3:15:06 PM PDT by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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To: Disambiguator
One thing to be aware of with the Mossberg regarding the use of pistol grips is that the slide release is to the left and slightly behind the trigger guard. The pistol grip will make it awkward to depress the button unless you are shooting left-handed.

And in addition, the 500 has a tang safety. With a pistol grip installed, you can't reach the safety when your hands are in shooting position. No good.

Do NOT install the pistol grip.

99 posted on 06/06/2011 3:23:41 PM PDT by Max in Utah (A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within.)
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To: Miss Behave

I’d definitely hire it out. Of course the only time I would is if there were no options. Would rather clean some dirtbag outta my house than a family member.


100 posted on 06/06/2011 3:25:18 PM PDT by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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