My Mossberg 500A Tactical Mods

[MO_Soldier]

Ok, so I stuck with my Mossberg 500A to tac mod, as I was considering buying a new Maverick 88 and leaving that stock instead.
Going with my Mossberg, I saved roughly $100, and I think I'm much more pleased with my results so far.

This is what I added:
Modifications for $190 included:
Stock: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ItemD...u=2ADVA1101140
Barrel: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ItemD...x?sku=2MS90015
$30 worth of 3 boxes of #4 Lead Buckshot and 1 box of rifled slugs
Flashlight mount for current flashlight(no pressure switch): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o00_s00_i00

The stock:
The ATI instructions were a little hazy and didn't include the essential tools like 2 allen wrenches that install required. That was the first gun part I've ever ordered that did not include tools. Maybe those expectations are high, but that's what I've come to expect, especially an allen wrench or two. The hazy instructions also resulted in a stripped screw in the cheek rest. Hopefully I can call ATI tomorrow and have some sent my way. I'm not demanding, but those instructions were tricky(I'm also not dense).
I also couldn't get the adjustable portion of the stock off of the buffer tube like instructed. I didn't want to break the plastic piece that you pull down on to do this, so I really didn't want to pull too hard, though I gave it moderate effort.
The ergonomics are superb all around, and all that I would expect out of a good after market stock! The pistol grip feels great. The stock feels solid. And the buttpad is nice and soft which will be great for recoil. The pistol grip is also gel-like on the back side where the palm contacts the grip.
I can't wait to shoot this rig! It also came with a 1/2" Stock-drop in case you need to raise the barrel's line of sight. It also came with a sling attachment option that I didn't not attach yet.

The barrel:
The barrel clicked right in! Not TOO much to say here.
It was pretty greasy on the outside. And VERY dirty on the inside(See picture 2) I cleaned the bore out with CLP, but just dry ragged the outside as to retain some of that factory grease. (Idk how to maintain blued metal yet and am open to suggestions.)
So the moral of the story here is clean out those new barrels before firing through them!

All in all, a GREAT project, and one that I achieved cost effectively. I actually really like the look of the gun in the end, although when it's all said and done, I will probably end up with 2 shotguns; 1 tac, and 1 hunter. I am still waiting on the light mount, but that will just clamp on the mag tube at 6 o'clock. Nothing you guys can't imagine.

Leave lots of input and comments guys! I wanna know what my gun buddies think.

This is the link to my thread asking for help on this subject:
http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=13421
http://mossbergowners.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=4303

*Edited to rotate picture

[Bawanna]

Looks nice, almost like you planned the color combo. Seems like it would be right at home in Jeepsters toy box. The barrel and stock balance out nicely. Looks so good I might get the stock myself. Already have the barrels.

[Planedude]

Looks great and you made a very logic based choice here. Looks like money well spent. I think you can be proud of what you have there. I too like the black and the cammo, looks sharp.

What's the wife think of it?

Range report when your ready, good times ahead.

[Snidely Whiplash]

Impressive! The cammo & black combo is very nice.

I've got a Mossberg 590A1 (heat shield and front bead, not heavy barrel with ghost ring). I've been toying with the idea of customizing mine a little, too. Thanks for the inspiration to get a bit more serious about it.

[MW surveyor]

I like the combo too.

Tried to buy an ATI stock to replace the broken original stock on my really old Marlin 989 m2 (22 that looks like an m2 carbine). No luck!

[les strat]

Lookin good! You getting used to the pistol grip and the slide release? I learned to do a quick rotate and not miss a beat.

[MO_Soldier]

Yea, I havent fired it yet, but you'd think I live in a third world country being taken over by zombies the way I carry it around lol. I am adapting quickly.
Ive foreshadowed to a stressful situation and losing fine motor skills, and I have opted to keep 1 in the chamber because of that slide release.
Besides, I don't want him gettin away just to come back better prepared!

[MO_Soldier]

Update:
Called ATI. My replacement parts are on their way! So far I am very pleased with their product and CS both.