The Rack theory makes perfect sense to me. But just like you, I never understood some of the logic behind the firearms purchases. However, I do like the 500 short barrel vs. the 590 longer barrel. This is solely based on the purpose of tactics on the ship. Some places were really tight and that...
I'm waiting to finally pick up my 930 SPX before I cut into the foam of my Pelican case. And after I that all sorted out, I will be posting tons of pics on the Range/Carry stuff I have.
I have a very important question. Hopefully for the ladies only.
My wife is on the border about firearms. She definitely wants to have one in the house for protection, however, she's a little (LIKE MAJORLY) against carrying a gun or even purchasing one for herself. She's dabbled in the idea...
I was a Gunners Mate onboard USS Rushmore, LSD-47. We had 10 Mossberg 500's and 500A1's onboard.
This is me with the 500A1
My buddy Williams shooting the Mossberg 500
The only reason I know that the Marines use the TX4 is because the Marines Armorers like to compare weapons with the GM's...
The US Navy uses the Mossberg 500A1's and the 590's.
The Marines used the Mossberg 500A1's, Beretta TX4, and Benelli M4.
Not too sure about the Army and Air Force.
The Navy and Marines have been primarily interested in using pump action shotguns compared to the semi auto shotguns for the...
I moved back to WA after spending 9 1/2 years in San Diego, CA where I served in the military and as a security specialist. I worked with the Mossberg 500A1's and 590's in the service and trust no other shotgun. The Mossbergs stood against the extreme punishment that the US Navy could ever...