Recoil absorbing stock (which one is good?)

[mtahatta]

Howdy yall,

I'm thinking of picking up a recoil absorbing pistol grip shotgun stock for my mossberg 500 12 guage, since the recoil hurts me (I shoot a lot of 00 buck and slugs). I have been looking at two stocks: the blackhawk specops stock and the mesa tactical LEO telescoping recoil stock kit (which includes the hydraulic recoil buffer). I was wondering if anyone here has had any experience with these stocks (or perhaps other recoil reducing stocks I don't know of).

Thanks.

[kuya51]

I also have a Mossberg 500. It has the ATI tactical stock but IMO its crap. I dont have any experience with it but I just ordered the Mesa Tactical LEO stock with the buffer tube. I've seen numerous reduce recoil stocks but I did some reading before ordering one and decided to get the Mesa Tactical. After reading many reviews people have said its a good stock. It is expensive but it's said to be worth the money.

[Japsican]

I use to have a Knoxx Compstock on my old 500. It worked great!

[Sam .223]

i have the shot shock on my siaga 12 and it works perfectly, i can shoot all day and not be bruised or sore the next day. i got mine from Mesa Tactical.

[itisagoodname]

I shot about 4 slugs last Sunday and didnt feel like ruining the rest of my day/week. There was a great deal yesterday, i think it was $85 but i thought id wait til next paycheck.

http://www.alliedarmory.com/knoxx-specops-adjustable-shotgun-stock/

[repubconserv]

I used the knoxx stock once. It worked well on recoil, but it kept hitting my face...

[Databyter]

Howdy yall,

I'm thinking of picking up a recoil absorbing pistol grip shotgun stock for my mossberg 500 12 guage, since the recoil hurts me (I shoot a lot of 00 buck and slugs). I have been looking at two stocks: the blackhawk specops stock and the mesa tactical LEO telescoping recoil stock kit (which includes the hydraulic recoil buffer). I was wondering if anyone here has had any experience with these stocks (or perhaps other recoil reducing stocks I don't know of).

Thanks.

I was looking at the Mesa the other day and I noticed that the angle of the butt plate was prounounced and opposite of what the stock angle was.

i.e. the stock butt plate angle seems shaped to the body and as you get lower (towards the arm pit) the length increases to conform to body shape.

The Mesa butt-plate angle seems to be designed to be the opposite of the shape of the shoulder to pit area which means that even though the recoil design is outstanding and the low high tube choices are awesome for custom needs, the shape of the part that touches your body leaves a lot to be desired.

Potentially you have about 4" of contact area, but since they are not shaped the way your body is it is going to translate to 1" doing all the work.

I noticed that the Knoxx recoil adapters, much like the stock ones, get longer as they get lower, which conforms to the body shape.

So, I'm on the fence. I like the Mesa better except for the retarded butt plate angle which is gonna be important on a person with less fat on the shoulder like me.

I don't like the design of the Knoxx as much, and it even says that it reduces recoil only 54% (for the one I like, another is 85%) vs more with the Mesa stock.
But felt recoil reduction measured on a jig in a lab is not the same as an uncomfortable ergo poking your shoulder with any amount of force so I have a feeling I am going to go with the Knoxx unless I can find a gun store that offers a feel.

Thoughts on the VERY different angles and shapes of the Butt stocks?

Wouldn't the shape of your body be better than something that poked you in one spot because it doesn't fit shape?

Personally I'd rather deal with 100% recoil values with a well shaped stock than have a reduction system attached to a shape that puts all the force on the top edge.

[tonelar]

What does a limbsaver-pad absorb?

[hcbr]

for the mesa!

[shellslinger]

Compstock would be probably best. It keeps the original style of the stock so you can access the safety just like before without having to go through an awkward transition phase to reach the safety, if you were to get the pistol grip knoxx.

[Caseless]

What does a limbsaver-pad absorb?

Up to 40% according to the manufacturer. For $30 it's a great deal. Since you can put it on other long guns when needed.

[strongpoint]

finally tested out my mesa stock this weekend (along with a limbsaver recoil pad, which mesa also sells) firing slugs from 25 yards at chabot. there was clearly a lot of force being generated, but i felt very little of it at the shoulder.

i haven't tested the knoxx stock, so i can't compare, but at this moment i'm very happy with the mesa.

[p7m8jg]

I put the Knoxx on my Mossberg 500A and use managed recoil 12 gauge buckshot for my home defense shotgun. With the spring loaded stock, I can shoot that stuff all day at the range.

[paratroop]

Ive got the knoxx pistol grip only stock on my mossberg. i can shoot slugs, 3in magnums, whatever, all day long without hurting my wrist. love that thing.

[HBrebel]

get stronger shoulders