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Okay, I am picking up an 870 and plan to use it as a patrol weapon. I am torn between cool, practical, and tactical. I wanted to see what others think on the subject of aftermarket forends and grips. Thanks.
Option 1:
Railed forend w/ magpul AFG2, gas pedal(left side of forend), and a mounted light on the other side.
Pros: Looks freaking cool, great control of the shotgun.
Cons: The use of a pressure switch becomes difficult, plus you may be limited to the use of a switch which may not be easy for constant on/off. Makes the light more difficult to reach without moving your hand from it's firing position.
Option 2:
Railed forend with "broomstick", and a light mounted on the left side for easy thumb access.
Pros: Allows for much easier use of the light, and as long as you can find a light with a tail cap that allows for temp on, and constant on, this would be nice. Also, still allows for decent control of the shotgun.
Cons: Have to find a perfect light, and not everyone likes broomsticks, not sure how it would feel on a pump action stot gun.
Option 3:
Surefire forend with LED light.
Pros: Very easy use of the muti-function light, easy access to built in pressure switch as well as easy access to constant on and off switch. This would allow you to really use the light to its full tactical capability, because situation dictates and this light is versatile in ease of use.
Cons: May or may not lose some of the better control of the weapon, really personal preference I would imagine.
I am leaning toward option three. Thanks for all input!
Option 1:
Railed forend w/ magpul AFG2, gas pedal(left side of forend), and a mounted light on the other side.
Pros: Looks freaking cool, great control of the shotgun.
Cons: The use of a pressure switch becomes difficult, plus you may be limited to the use of a switch which may not be easy for constant on/off. Makes the light more difficult to reach without moving your hand from it's firing position.
Option 2:
Railed forend with "broomstick", and a light mounted on the left side for easy thumb access.
Pros: Allows for much easier use of the light, and as long as you can find a light with a tail cap that allows for temp on, and constant on, this would be nice. Also, still allows for decent control of the shotgun.
Cons: Have to find a perfect light, and not everyone likes broomsticks, not sure how it would feel on a pump action stot gun.
Option 3:
Surefire forend with LED light.
Pros: Very easy use of the muti-function light, easy access to built in pressure switch as well as easy access to constant on and off switch. This would allow you to really use the light to its full tactical capability, because situation dictates and this light is versatile in ease of use.
Cons: May or may not lose some of the better control of the weapon, really personal preference I would imagine.
I am leaning toward option three. Thanks for all input!
-- Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun
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