Need shorter stock recommendations for Mossberg 500

[Don Nguyen]

The original stock that came with the Mossberg 500 is too long for my arms. I like the LOP feel of the Mesa tactical stock in it's fully retracted size/length, but I don't know what would be comparable to that LOP. Any suggestions/recommendations?

I would run the Mesa stock, but it kind of defeats the purpose of me being able to easily access the safety and tube locking mechanism.

-Don

[swifty]

A compact/youth model stock is about 1" shorter. The Bantam version is convertible from 12" to 13" to 14".

[Don Nguyen]

I actually have a Hogue stock I bought that's roughly 1" shorter, and it's still slightly too long. Maybe I am just so used to holding a short AR15, that the Mossberg feels weird due to it's length. What is the stock LOP do you know?

[Diablo]

http://www.tjgeneralstore.com/mossberg_stocks.htm

[j.primo]

+1 for bantam.. Or speedfeed birds head if you really wanna it to be short... Drawback is slight modification to fit required. Best bet is bantam.

[Blk04SR]

http://speedfeedinc.com/productsmain.html

[kiloechovictor]

In the end, if you find that the traditional stocks such as the speedfeeds or Bantam aren't the ticket, getting a PG stock shouldn't be ruled out. Get a larger safety button to replace the plastic OEM one.

I run an ETA safety in conjunction with the PG stock on my 930; some shouldering/safety-off drills later I can get the weapon 0 to ready pretty dang quick.

[Don Nguyen]

Interestingly enough, the Mossberg I bought came with the knoxx stock, so I quickly put it back on for the moment to test out different LOPs.

How do you get around the issue of the locking mechanism being kind of out of reach with a PG stock installed?

[kiloechovictor]

When I have my 500 w/ the Knoxx shouldered, I rotate my dominant hand in such a way that my middle finger reaches under the trigger guard to press the release. My trigger finger rests on the receiver and my thumb near the safety in way that won't flip it off.

Some people would be uncomfy with a finger near the trigger during a reloading exercise, but observing good muzzle discipline and using your brain can do you only good.

[prc77]

Hogue 12" LOP. Does not block the action release, and can reach safety without moving strong hand grip.

[Don Nguyen]

Looks like I'll have to take types of stocks out to the range to see if the recoil reduced in the knoxx stock is worth the extra effort in getting to the slide release and safety.

-Don

[kiloechovictor]

Hogue 12" LOP. Does not block the action release, and can reach safety without moving strong hand grip.

He's got good points. And a neat mag extension. It's all personal preference.
What extension is that?

[tacticalcity]

Chote makes a stock for the Mossberg 500 that has a spacer system. It allows you to drastically reduce the LOP.

http://www.tjgeneralstore.com/mossberg_stocks.htm

[prc77]

He's got good points. And a neat mag extension. It's all personal preference.
What extension is that?

No extension, 20" barrel (including KA1212 brake) with factory 7 shot tube.

Side note:
If you do go with the Hogue 12" LOP. It helps to change your strong hand grip a little.
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[Al LaVodka]

How about just replacing the thick rubber buttpad these come with with a very thin rubber one...
Al