I have joined the ranks of shotty owners worldwide.
I am the proud new owner of a Mossberg Model 500 ATP. She's just this side of flawless, with the only scratches being internal, indicative of shells being cycled through.
It's a 28" non-ribbed barrel w/ bead sight. It's got a wood "corn cob" fore end and a wood stock. I will acquire an 18.5" barrel as soon as funds are available. I might even get an M-4 style telescoping stock w/ pistol grip (which I know is way tacticool, but I still like the way that stock feels). It's got a 6-rd tube (if you use 2 3/4" shells; -1 round for 3" shells), and I'll be making sure that rod is removed here soon. Tube extensions are cost-prohibitive on the 500; one would likely be better off with the mil-spec 590 if more rounds are preferred.
This gun was a gift. You heard it right, I paid $0.00 to acquire it. Not to say that it was free. Some dear friends of mine are splitting up. He is moving out of state to be closer to his family, and she's following suit to live near the kids. It's a crying damn shame, but they feel it's what's necessary. So he is leaving the shotty behind with me to commemorate an unlikely friendship (long story I'd be happy to tell face-to-face), and my price will be, and I quote, "Something sentimental."
That'll be one expensive shotgun.
tweaker
wow - what a lovely and precious gesture, indeed! Good on them, and good on you. Sorry your friend is moving away, though.
ReplyDeleteI've got a Mossberg 500, 18.5" barrel. Not only is it a good home security item, but it has also bagged me quite a few pheasants and grouse.
ReplyDeleteOkay, you've had long enough. We need pics, dammit! :)
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