Mossberg shockwave...practical uses.

**The Dumb Gun Collector** · 06-22-19, 14:39

Well finally bought one of those things. Brownell‘s had them for $265 so I really couldn’t justify not buying it . I am at least going to try to avoid buying a brace for it because I already home some 18 inch 870s I don’t really think a 14 inch barrel gun with an awkwardly placed safety is an improvement .

Of course I bought it for fun but once I am wondering if there was anything you can do with it other than waste ammo. I do live on a fairly large chunk of property and I have some fairly interesting critters. I am thinking this Maasberg with a Crimson trace laser saddle might be a handy gun for dispatching creatures at night.

It would be nice if they would put out an even shorter model with maybe an 11 inch barrel. It was a little bit shorter it might be a decent gun for caring in your truck for repelling borders when mad Max family becomes a reality.

**GH41** · 06-23-19, 07:26

Originally Posted by Greg Bell

Well finally bought one of those things. Brownell‘s had them for $265 so I really couldn’t justify not buying it . I am at least going to try to avoid buying a brace for it because I already home some 18 inch 870s I don’t really think a 14 inch barrel gun with an awkwardly placed safety is an improvement .

Of course I bought it for fun but once I am wondering if there was anything you can do with it other than waste ammo. I do live on a fairly large chunk of property and I have some fairly interesting critters. I am thinking this Maasberg with a Crimson trace laser saddle might be a handy gun for dispatching creatures at night.

It would be nice if they would put out an even shorter model with maybe an 11 inch barrel. It was a little bit shorter it might be a decent gun for caring in your truck for repelling borders when mad Max family becomes a reality.

I've been thinking about getting one forever but like you I don't know what I would use it for. I would put a GG&G scope rail on it mounted backwards and chop the rail just forward of the safety with a Streamlight laser/light combo mounted as far back as possible. I would never shoot it from anything higher than a low ready position.

**26 Inf** · 06-23-19, 14:36

I have a Rem Tac-14. I put a Mesa grip adapter and a pistol tube on it - no brace. It is a hoot to shoot. That gives me enough reason to own it,

**The Dumb Gun Collector** · 07-09-19, 22:09

Already traded it on a used USP. Just terrible. I probably should have bought a stock but I just decided to keep to my old 870s.

**titsonritz** · 07-10-19, 02:48

Wow, that's faster than some people change underwear.

Never gave them a second thought, but the V3 TAC-13...that's got possibilities.

**OREGON FAL'ER** · 07-10-19, 03:35

Yeah, never found a practical use for mine, other than letting other people, who are thinking about getting one, shoot it and realize they suck. But on the upside, I paid way more for mine than you did and I put it on a Federal tax stamp (AOW), so I had to wait a long time to get it.

**ThirdWatcher** · 07-10-19, 03:34

Originally Posted by Greg Bell

... I just decided to keep to my old 870s.

That’s where I’m at. I bought a couple 870P’s before I retired, added +2 Scattergun Technologies mag extensions and I’m good to go for home protection. (I’ve got other Riot Guns but I’m most comfortable with my 870P’s.)

I have no use for any Short Barrel Shotguns, I’m just more effective with 18.5” Remingtons.

**WillBrink** · 11-14-19, 14:36

Originally Posted by 26 Inf

I have a Rem Tac-14. I put a Mesa grip adapter and a pistol tube on it - no brace. It is a hoot to shoot. That gives me enough reason to own it,

Personally, more interested in the V3/13. It's a big $ differences from the 14, but with an RDS that's a potent combo. Perhaps more ammo sensitive?

**StovePipe_Jammer** · 11-14-19, 16:02

The V3/13 looks like it fits the role of tight quarters defense pretty well. Quick follow up shots with no need to cycle the action (like the Shockwave) is appealing. The weak link would be if it's a finicky eater when it comes to ammo. Instead of working a pump action you'd be clearing malfunctions if it doesn't agree with the ammo. The cost is certainly up there as well.