2 mossberg questions (gun nuts needed)

[kwyjeboe]

Hey everybody I have 2 questions for some fellow mossberg shooters.

1. My mossberg 500 is too long when i shoot it i find myself resting my two fingers back behing the slide a little bit. When the gun recoils the synthetic stock slide cuts into my hand causing pain. can i slice off some of my plastic stock to shorten it?

2. I want to put a limbsaver recoil pad on my shotgun. Does anybody have any knowledge as to the difference between the regular grind to fit and the low profile grind to fit. I want the low profile one but I want to make sure the small size isnt sacrificing its recoil reducing magic.

[Anasazi]

I would just buy an adjustable stock that is designed to absorb the recoil.
Like this

http://www.blackhawk.com/product/specops-adjustable-shotgun-stock,1158,1447.htm

[repubconserv]

1. Refer here for cutting the stock

2. I will leave this to someone who knows what they're talking about... I have no Idea

[sanjosebmx]

from a training class I took, the LEO trainer said it's better to have the stock a little too short, than too long...

as far as the limbsaver goes, I use the slip on pad, and it works great...

[BigDogatPlay]

from a training class I took, the LEO trainer said it's better to have the stock a little too short, than too long...

Yes and no. For the type of shotgunning that might be done by a LEO, in an HD situation or in competition like 3 gun, then a shorter stock is often a good answer. For a field or hunting gun, shorter does not necessarily equal better.

I don't see that the OP has specified what he's using the gun for.

as far as the limbsaver goes, I use the slip on pad, and it works great...

Might indeed be a good choice. Again, going to depend on use.

Shortening the stock is not something to approach haphazardly with a hacksaw. It may be far easier for the OP to buy a reduced length of pull (LOP) stock, or a collapsible such as a Blackhawk/Knoxx or a Mesa, and install that than risk a bubba on a good stock.

Pads.... grind to fit is grind to fit. And if you shorten the synthetic stock you will need to be sure there is enough length of hole for the pad screws to get a solid purchase. Low profile = not as much depth.

If the OP could reply with his use(s) for the gun and what type of stance he takes now that causes his hand to fall short on the fore end, there would be a good chance of a solid solution.

[Legasat]

I replaced the pad on my 590 with a Limbsaver (regular profile).

No problems and works well.

[MossbergMan]

If you are pinching your fingers in recoil, you are not holding the forend tight enough and applying slight...slight forward pressure on the forend when firing. Or move your hand further forward.
Stock fit is very important. The Mossberg is about the easist stock to modify yourself. As long as you're not taking more than about an inch or two off, the only thing you'll have to do is re-profile the recoil pad.
If you have the right fit and proper mount you really don't need an aftermarket stock. I have shot close to 100 slugs in a 2 day class without any pain because of proper stock fit and placement.
Seems everyone want to run out and spend money when it's not really necessary. It's way easier to buy a gadget than to actually seek out credible training and learn to do things right, I understand that about human nature, but I don't agree with it. I see so many students with self made "tacticool" 10lb shotguns that don't work as advertised.
Simple is better for SGs.
One word in defense of adjustable stocks: They allow multiple shooters to fit the same gun to themselves and allow for different layers of clothing or ballistic vests. Pistol grips are a personal preference (I'm a straight stock kinda guy). But they do allow weaker shooters to hold a heavier gun longer with less discomfort. Again, do we really need all the crap they try and sell for a SHOTGUN? No.
Just my opinion, not that of the managements.