New here - Mossberg

[Maddogmeyers]

I have a Mossberg 500 af i want to switch to a tactical anyone know a good place to start

[Munny$hot]

Whats does af stand for? I lost my hipster dictionary

[wweigle]

I have a Mossberg 500 af i want to switch to a tactical anyone know a good place to start

I think you need to define your question a little better. Sounds like your asking where and what you would purchase to turn your likely stock mossberg 500 hunting gun into a tactical gun. I'm just guessing so a little more detail should evoke lots of interest and several responses.

[97F1504RAD]

I have a Mossberg 500 af i want to switch to a tactical anyone know a good place to start

Buy an 18" replacement barrel then a Hogue forend and buttstock.

[Tovarish]

Whats does af stand for? I lost my hipster dictionary

"as ****"

I think it's a typo here.

[vinny_land]

Whats does af stand for? I lost my hipster dictionary

All Purpose Field

Though I was like Tovarish and quickly said "As F**k" lol

[M1XdColt]

I'll trade you my 18.5 barrel for your hunting barrel. It's a 12ga.

[fritztkatt]

I'm a fan of weapon lights, and something useful to sight with at night. They make tritium inserts for these, although a ghost ring setup would be useful as well. Especially if you intend to use slugs.

[billped]

Sorry OP. Sadly that's CG for you. You asked a reasonable question and got a totally obnoxious, snotty response to your first post from some a*****e. ....

I was not one of those with the apparently unwanted replies, but I have the ability.

Most of us are here to learn something, most of us are here to have fun while we learn something, some are here primarily to educate the unwashed masses - it's a great combination. Stroking the humor nerves helps with the learning process.

OP, give us some more details, maybe some pics of what you have and what you want and we'll give you an unfunny yet amazingly accurate reply.

[olhunter]

http://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/mossberg-500-and-590-overview/

http://www.gggaz.com/tactical-shotgun-accessories/mossberg-shotgun-accessories.html

http://harristacticalonline.com/Mossberg-Shotgun-Parts-and-Accessories_c99.htm

[L-2]

This is the OP's first (possibly last) post.
For the OP (original poster):
-the question is too vague.
-post a link of what Mossberg you already have &/or pictures.
-post a link of what you want.
-"tactical" is in the name of several Mossberg products; again, the question is too vague.

Overall recommendation: Buy a model of Mossberg as close to what you want as you can; then modify from there. Also, Mossberg may change various specifications within its models over the years. What's exactly available now, could change, perhaps a year from now.

[Munny$hot]

If it was a typo af = as then my apologies to the OP, but it seems I hurt a few posters feelings ahhh. You should try Googling "AF" which means "As Fu*k" so hence my reply. You probably already guessed I cringe when people call shotguns a "Shotty" also.

As for converting it to a more tactical version you can't beat a 18"-20" barrel, SureFire lighted fore end, MagPul SGA stock, and a side saddle. IMHO the grip angle of the SGA trumps the Houge since it is the closest to having a "PG" pistol grip, "so you don't have to Google it"on a Mossberg while still being able to manipulate the tang mounted safety.

[donnrcp]

You actually are in a good place. As for getting tactical, you're in better shape than having a muzzle loader or a single shot! I have 3 barrels for my 870, 26 inch with a choke, 24 inch rifled with scope mount and 20 inch cylinder bore with rifle sights. I have so much fun with shotguns that I cast my own slugs to reload. Look what can happen to you. Welcome to the forum.