[harpseal]

Re your comments on the pistol grip and the kick like a mule. The kick will not be all that noticeable when the adrenilinew is pumping full bore and you are relying on your shotgun for your life. However, personally I find the full syntetic stock is acceptable for hip shots and far superior for well sighted shots. Personal preference.

Due to the differences in patterning due to different chokes etc. I did not include any specific distances and spreads.

[TXnMA]

Once you get used to it, the short-barreled Mossberg 590 with a pistol grip is not too hard to handle. My (ex 101st Abn) son even does a respectable job shooting skeet (from the hip) with one.

Tthe sound of that slide being racked in the dark is unmistakeable -- and guaranteed to make the hair on the back of your neck stand at attention!

I'm shopping for one right now...