best accessories practical defense shotgun.

317wc

March 09, 2012 16:22

I have a youth 870 20 gauge I am slowly building into a sort of defense gun. I will also use it for informal shooting. I already have ordered a Choate mag extension, it will bring the capacity to 7+1 with a 21 inch barrel. What would you guys put on your personal gun? I would like a sling attachment right between the stock and receiver but have yet to find one for the smaller frame 20 ga. I like simplicity and function; I will not be putting a laser on it nor flashlight, just simple improvements. Anyways, wat are you suggestions?

EDIT: Already have a Moss. 500 w/ 18.5 barrel etc. I also already have the 870. I have hunted with it, I already have the 21" barrel and it it Rem-Choked and I have some tubes for it.

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  Mossbergboogie

  March 09, 2012 16:31

  Leave it as is and put a 18.5 in barrel on it. That's about as practical as it gets.
  
  You can change the look but you aren't going to change function and that's the part that matters.

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  charliemeyer007

  March 09, 2012 16:55

  I have a 870 Express cut to 20 inch with screw in chokes, a pistol grip and a mag extencion. The sling carries 10 rounds. The best attachment was a mid bead I put in the rib, very handy for slugs.

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  montanajoe

  • Community moderator

  March 09, 2012 17:06

  "sort of defense" gun?? For home defense,leave the sling in the closet. You don't want to be going through the doorway,down the hall,most likely in the dark,and catch the dam sling on a door knob,,[;)][;)] just my .02

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  bpost

  March 09, 2012 17:12

  It is a shotgun, shooting a home invader with a shotgun, even a single shot H&R 12 ga is going to keep you and yours safe. The things you are buying are because you want a cool factor. The cool factor is great fun, enjoy!

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  beantownshootah

  March 09, 2012 17:41

  Personally, I like a sling. . .handy for when you do NOT want to be pointing it, or need both hands free. If you keep the loose looping to a minimum, it shouldn't snag.
  
  Other things?
  
  Well, you said its a youth gun. Make sure the stock fits you well, that would actually be more important than EVERYTHING else.
  
  A side-saddle of some sort to hold more ammo (or a different type) wouldn't be too "crazy", but bluntly if you need more than 7 shots, having another few available probably won't make the difference.
  
  I can think of more things to do, but if you're after "simplicity and function" really, less is more.
  
  You may. . .or may not see benefit to altering the bead with the intent of better use in dim light. If you want to shoot slugs with it, ghost ring ("peep") type sights may help, and some people do like that sort of setup on a defensive gun.

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