Firearms of all types are coming with more options than ever before and the shotgun is no different in this aspect. Wood is beautiful when paired with a great metal finish, but wood is also weaker and prone to weather and field damage.

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This is where manmade materials make stocks and forends stronger and better for hard duty or field use. Depending on the stock set, they also allow the mounting of additional accessories so the shooter can customize the shotgun to their specific need or look. Shotguns by their very nature are deadly at short and medium ranges and some manufacturers state even at long range. I have grouped shots on a target the size of a dinner plate at yards with a rifled barrel and Hornady SST 12 gauge slugs.

High brass loads and buckshot deliver devastating amounts of energy on the target and with modern loads at ranges greater than ever before. Having the right stock and forend can help alleviate some of that pain energy. Since there is such a large number of manufacturers and models of shotgun stocks, I am thinking it would best serve the article to use the most popular models.

The two models alone in all their configurations are the Ford and Chevy of the shotgun world and what better place to start. This stock does not come in kit form, but this type deserves mentioning because of its ability to allow you to stow your shogun in smaller places and use it where space restriction does not allow a full length shotgun. A simple push of a button enables it to fold up on top of the receiver while still allowing you to fire the shotgun.

The latches are for use by left or right handed shooters and includes a swivel. The A2 style pistol grip permits great control while shooting with the stock in the stored position.

Sometimes just a simple change is very effective in adding effectiveness to your defensive or hunting shotgun and when combating recoil, a sure grip is highly preferred. This gives you a solid stock that is stronger than wood and it includes a cushioned recoil pad with a sling swivel stud. I have used Hogue for many years on handguns and I assure you they are tough and live up to their reputation for a secure grip.

I have always preferred the Speedfeed shotgun stocks with a pistol grip. Speedfeed Pistol Grip Shotgun Stock Sets gives you the choice of any combination stock, speedfeed regular, pistolgrip or shortened.

The TAC III allows additional shell storage in the buttstock. The TAC IV is solid stock and the TAC IV-S model is sized for the smaller shooters or body armor.

Magpul has been leading the pack in polymer based firearms accessories, their magazines are in use all over the world and with our military.

The SGA stock easily replaces your factory stock utilizing the provided hardware. The LOP Length of Pull is adjustable from The SGA shotgun stocks use a pistol grip for control and a soft effective recoil pad, optional check risers can be purchased for a customized fit. The MOE M-LOK forend replaces the OEM forgrip and allows you to attach Magpul M-LOK accessories.

The stock is fully ambidextrous and to release, simple push the button to fold or open the stock. The shotgun stocks is locked open and held in place by a claw system and when folded spring tension keeps the stock locked up and free from rattling. The stock includes a storage compartment, adjustable to five positions, and a soft recoil pad.

The grip also contains a storage compartment and is ergonomically designed to fit your shooting hand. As a parting note, keep in mind that some of these stock and forend kits will require tools to complete removal and assembly.

Read the items description carefully so you may purchase any tools at the time you purchase the kit. Norman Gray has been involved in the shooting sports for well over 30 years.

He has served in both active duty and reserve component of the United States Army as an Infantryman and was honorably discharged at the end of his service. Moving to Arizona, he began assisting his long time friend and mentor Bob Shell, an accomplished writer and author in his own right. Norman is freelance contributor with Handguns Magazine, Canadian Firearms Journal and Manzano Valley Outdoors.

He is also a member of POMA The Professional Outdoor Media Association, the NSSF National Shooting Sports Foundation and a Life Member of the NRA National Rifle Association. I stand 5 feet 9 inches tall, and the Magpul stock on my Mossberg A1 just works really well.

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It feels sturdier, looks better and I like the fact that the LOP is adjustable for various tactical needs. I also have the ghost ring sight installed and I found that with the original stock I had to raise my cheek up on the stock to get a proper sight picture, and with the Magpul it just feels more natural and faster to acquire a sight picture.

The first one on the list appears to be a polymer version of the old Remington top-folding steel stock. I had one of those and dumped it because a firing it was hard on the cheek no padding and a hard edge and the shoulder steel buttplate with no real way to add a pad , and b I already had a Sidesaddle shell holder mounted on the receiver, and that prevented the stock from folding all the way.

It would do the same to this stock.

When my agency got s with pistol-gripped Speedfeeds, I thought it was an affectation. Sure, it made the shotgun easier to handle one-handed, but it also complicated reaching the safety. Then one fine morning a murderer I was arresting tried to take my shotgun away from me.

The pistol grip let me keep control of the shotgun long enough for my backup agents to come to my assistance and we effected the arrest without any loud noises. I now love pistol-gripped shotguns. Your email address will not be published. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail.

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