Benson X
.270 WIN
I just picked up my very first shotgun this weekend
Found a "new" (unfired) Mossberg 930 SPX from a local guy on Armslist that was a fair price IMO ($500). It was purchased new about a year ago, and has been getting banged around in his gun safe ever since.
The front sight is not canted, and I will do a thorough cleaning before taking it out for the first time. I picked up a few boxes of various rounds to test out the cycling - 1 oz. slugs (1400fps), 9-shot 00 (1200fps) , 1-1/16oz. 2-shot Bird and 1-1/8oz. 8-shot target.
I plan to use this as a fun hobby gun for target and range days, but also serve as an addtl. HD option to my 4.5" XDm9.
Here are some pics:
I have been researching what mods I might want to do, and will be looking for feedback from other owners who have experience with this model and/or the products/companies listed below.
Here's the list of aftermarket items/categories I have been looking into. I realize some of them of more for looks/aesthetics, but have some tactical (tacticool) benefits. The items in RED have been purchased
Top Rails / Forends:
ETA Rhino Top Rail - $150 (I love the look of the ETA rail/forend, just spendy for what they are)
ETA Bobcat Forend - $150
Black Aces Quad Rail - $150 (great value for the price, just huge and unwieldy)
Aimpro Tri-Rail - $150 (plain-jane but 100% functional)
Pistol Grip Stocks: I like the standard stock, but may want to have the option of a PG and/or adj. cheek weld
ATI Raven - $250 (Very spendy, not sure I could justify the cost. Sure looks good though)
Choate Mk 5 PG (OEM) - $80 (OEM grip)
Mesa Tactical Urbino - In Development (Would like to see the finished product/cost, if they ever bring it to market)
Magazine Tube Might not need an aftermarket one, unless I get corresponding barrel clamps, i.e. Nordic
Nordic Components (+2 or +3) - $80
GG&G +2 Shot - $90
Choate (+2 or +3) - $50+/- *not sure if these are compatible or not...
S&J Hardware +2 - $100 (incl. sling mount)
Barrel/Magazine Clamps & Attachments: I may or may not need one, if I end up getting a top-rail and/or forend
Nordic Components - $50
GG&G Rail Sling Combo - $30 (seems to be a great deal, but I might opt for a quick-release sling attachment)
Mesa Magazine Clamp (for rail or swivel sling) - $65
S&J Hardware Barrel Clamp - $70
I picked up THIS MOUNT - $17 (integrated QD Sling holes, and 3-rail setup) - pics HERE
Side Saddle / Shell Holder
GG&G (4 or 6 shot) - $70-$75 (I like the 6-shot model, but I am curious if it will work with the ETA Rhino & Bobcat; I haven't seen that combo yet)
Mesa 6-Shot - $75 (Also curious about compatibility with ETA)
ESSTAC Card (6-shot)- $15/ea. (Extremely versatile and functional)
S&J Detach Carrier (6-shot) - $17/ea.
Jones Tactical Hook & Loop holder (6-shot, 2 Pack) -$??? (I am currently waiting on his EDB to arrive, asked about his shell holders too)
Follower - Not sure what to look for, or which one would be "Best". Any feedback or input is much appreciated
GG&G - $28
Nordic - $19 (not recommended for Autoloaders???)
S&J Delrin - $15
ETA High-Vis (Delrin) - $12
Bolt Charging Handle - I like the stock one, seems to be a cosmetic upgrade vs performance
Nordic - $30
GG&G - $28
S&J Hardware - $25
ETA - $20
Choate - $12
Sling Attachments
Nordic QDA - $20
GG&G QDA (Front & Rear) - $61
Mesa Tactical - $75
Elzetta ZSM (Flashlight mount + QD Sling mount) - $75 (I like the versatility of this mount - flashlight clamp, rail, and/or QD sling mount)
Magpul QD Rail attachment - $30 (dependent on a picatinny rail)
I picked up THIS MOUNT - $17 (integrated QD Sling holes, and 3-rail setup) - pics HERE
Tac Light -
EagleTac T200C2 (XM-L2 U2) - $100 (incl. Weapon Mount kit - mount & pressure switch)
I also picked up THIS taclight clamp - $17 (Quick detach, rail mounted) - pics HERE
Sight / Scope - TBD (need to research these more)
Misc. Extra
Magpul AFG2 - $35
Spec-Ops Padded Patrol Sling - $10
I will be updating the OP as I progress with the build, so feel free to leave feedback or advice.
Found a "new" (unfired) Mossberg 930 SPX from a local guy on Armslist that was a fair price IMO ($500). It was purchased new about a year ago, and has been getting banged around in his gun safe ever since.
The front sight is not canted, and I will do a thorough cleaning before taking it out for the first time. I picked up a few boxes of various rounds to test out the cycling - 1 oz. slugs (1400fps), 9-shot 00 (1200fps) , 1-1/16oz. 2-shot Bird and 1-1/8oz. 8-shot target.
I plan to use this as a fun hobby gun for target and range days, but also serve as an addtl. HD option to my 4.5" XDm9.
Here are some pics:
I have been researching what mods I might want to do, and will be looking for feedback from other owners who have experience with this model and/or the products/companies listed below.
Here's the list of aftermarket items/categories I have been looking into. I realize some of them of more for looks/aesthetics, but have some tactical (tacticool) benefits. The items in RED have been purchased
Top Rails / Forends:
ETA Rhino Top Rail - $150 (I love the look of the ETA rail/forend, just spendy for what they are)
ETA Bobcat Forend - $150
Black Aces Quad Rail - $150 (great value for the price, just huge and unwieldy)
Aimpro Tri-Rail - $150 (plain-jane but 100% functional)
Pistol Grip Stocks: I like the standard stock, but may want to have the option of a PG and/or adj. cheek weld
ATI Raven - $250 (Very spendy, not sure I could justify the cost. Sure looks good though)
Choate Mk 5 PG (OEM) - $80 (OEM grip)
Mesa Tactical Urbino - In Development (Would like to see the finished product/cost, if they ever bring it to market)
Magazine Tube Might not need an aftermarket one, unless I get corresponding barrel clamps, i.e. Nordic
Nordic Components (+2 or +3) - $80
GG&G +2 Shot - $90
Choate (+2 or +3) - $50+/- *not sure if these are compatible or not...
S&J Hardware +2 - $100 (incl. sling mount)
Barrel/Magazine Clamps & Attachments: I may or may not need one, if I end up getting a top-rail and/or forend
Nordic Components - $50
GG&G Rail Sling Combo - $30 (seems to be a great deal, but I might opt for a quick-release sling attachment)
Mesa Magazine Clamp (for rail or swivel sling) - $65
S&J Hardware Barrel Clamp - $70
I picked up THIS MOUNT - $17 (integrated QD Sling holes, and 3-rail setup) - pics HERE
Side Saddle / Shell Holder
GG&G (4 or 6 shot) - $70-$75 (I like the 6-shot model, but I am curious if it will work with the ETA Rhino & Bobcat; I haven't seen that combo yet)
Mesa 6-Shot - $75 (Also curious about compatibility with ETA)
ESSTAC Card (6-shot)- $15/ea. (Extremely versatile and functional)
S&J Detach Carrier (6-shot) - $17/ea.
Jones Tactical Hook & Loop holder (6-shot, 2 Pack) -$??? (I am currently waiting on his EDB to arrive, asked about his shell holders too)
Follower - Not sure what to look for, or which one would be "Best". Any feedback or input is much appreciated
GG&G - $28
Nordic - $19 (not recommended for Autoloaders???)
S&J Delrin - $15
ETA High-Vis (Delrin) - $12
Bolt Charging Handle - I like the stock one, seems to be a cosmetic upgrade vs performance
Nordic - $30
GG&G - $28
S&J Hardware - $25
ETA - $20
Choate - $12
Sling Attachments
Nordic QDA - $20
GG&G QDA (Front & Rear) - $61
Mesa Tactical - $75
Elzetta ZSM (Flashlight mount + QD Sling mount) - $75 (I like the versatility of this mount - flashlight clamp, rail, and/or QD sling mount)
Magpul QD Rail attachment - $30 (dependent on a picatinny rail)
I picked up THIS MOUNT - $17 (integrated QD Sling holes, and 3-rail setup) - pics HERE
Tac Light -
EagleTac T200C2 (XM-L2 U2) - $100 (incl. Weapon Mount kit - mount & pressure switch)
I also picked up THIS taclight clamp - $17 (Quick detach, rail mounted) - pics HERE
Sight / Scope - TBD (need to research these more)
Misc. Extra
Magpul AFG2 - $35
Spec-Ops Padded Patrol Sling - $10
I will be updating the OP as I progress with the build, so feel free to leave feedback or advice.
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