Mossberg now makes a .410 Shockwave

[Oracle]

I have the 12 gauge Shockwave.

I bought a Taurus Judge I thought would be good for grouse, it wasn't, it stank. I bought the 410 bore defensive rounds with the discs and BB's. Fired at a range of six feet, always, always less than 1/3 of the projectiles would be on a 4' x 8' sheet of plywood. The Judge was traded away, this was my one and only stroll down Taurus arms lane.

A 410 bore Shockwave would be an excellent defensive item if 12 and 20 gauge were too robust, another plus would be the longer barrel compacting the pattern.

My heartburn with 410 bore is the lack of selection of shells and the prices for the shells.

 

[Muss Muggins]

Well, the rules kinda mention that we should have a pretty good idea of why you think we should click on a link before we do, so there’s that . . .

I’ll remember that next time Muss

 

[Muss Muggins]

You brought a handgun to a bird hunt?

I have the 12 gauge Shockwave.

I bought a Taurus Judge I thought would be good for grouse, it wasn't, it stank. I bought the 410 bore defensive rounds with the discs and BB's. Fired at a range of six feet, always, always less than 1/3 of the projectiles would be on a 4' x 8' sheet of plywood. The Judge was traded away, this was my one and only stroll down Taurus arms lane.

A 410 bore Shockwave would be an excellent defensive item if 12 and 20 gauge were too robust, another plus would be the longer barrel compacting the pattern.

My heartburn with 410 bore is the lack of selection of shells and the prices for the shells.

 

[BigBoku]

Well, the rules kinda mention that we should have a pretty good idea of why you think we should click on a link before we do, so there’s that . . .

Quite simple, If it’s a violation of the rules feel free to flag the post.

Your reputation of being “that guy” precedes you so I won’t engage your keyboard commando ways and steer this thread off topic any further by bickering about what you think or would have done.

Have a great evening

 

[Univibe]

Nah. Imagine trying to hit bad guys when they are shooting at you. Same for "cruiser" pistol grip shotguns. Get a stock or go home.

These things are all toys.

 

[gwpercle]

I like it. But you have to remember I like the S&W Governor as well, so my gun tastes tend to the obscure and obtuse. I have all three Shockwaves, in 12 and 20 gauge, and the .410.

I carried around one of the old Remington Witness Protection shotguns back in the day, and remember thinking it would be much better in 20 gauge.

A bird's head grip shotgun takes a little talent and practice to fire accurately, and you have to remember that they are hallway/close quarters guns at best. The .410 still has a noticeable recoil, especially with high brass loads, but it's very manageable with a good two hand hold. People forget that a .410 is really an expert's shotgun, since it's oft mistaken for what Junior should get for his first gun. Junior is better served by a 20 gauge, in my not all that humble opinion.

They're great bedroom guns. Mine is loaded with the Winchester PDX rounds that I load in my Governor, and that will handle anything coming down my hallway short of a bear, and it will at least make the bear think he's got something better to do somewhere else . . .

Awesome ...
Now there is another gun on my "will buy when found " list !
I had a hunch the .410 S Wave would be a decent inside the house self defense arm . The thought of Pulling the trigger on a short bbl. 12 gauge inside a room never did excite me !
Thanks for the post .
Instead of a 22 LR single shot rifle that I wanted for Christmas my Dad got me a single shot .410 ... you are so right about beginners and the .410 ... get them a 20 or at least a 28 gauge.
Gary

 

[Muss Muggins]

Duly noted. Feel free to deploy the "ignore list" feature . . .

Quite simple, If it’s a violation of the rules feel free to flag the post.

Your reputation of being “that guy” precedes you so I won’t engage your keyboard commando ways and steer this thread off topic any further by bickering about what you think or would have done.

Have a great evening

 

[cbgold1]

Love my 410 Shockwave as a partner to my Governor. Load it with 3” Federal 000 buck.

 

[Echo40]

Meh, I've got the 12 Gauge version and I'm not at all worried about incompetent/ignorant policemen or lawyers. If they want to display to everyone just how incompetent they are by arresting me over it, then I can simply prove that it is indeed legal for me to own, then sue them for wasting my time/money on a frivolous charge, and ultimately everyone will benefit from it since there will be a case on record of the one time somebody actually got arrested for ownership of a Mossberg 590 Shockwave.

That being said, I'm EXTREMELY doubtful that will ever happen. The Mossberg 590 Shockwave has been around for a good 4 years now, so I imagine that if it were going to happen, then it would have already happened by now.
People really need to stop living their lives and making decisions on what-if scenarios which have actually occurred and start living their lives and making decisions on stuff that literally happens all the time. Seriously, imagine how life would be if humanity stopped being paranoid and making the same idiotic decisions generation after generation that they've been making practically forever? Imagine a world in which folks were smart enough to think things like; "You know, I've seen enough horrible stories about alcoholism, so instead of binge-drinking at the first available opportunity on my 21st birthday like a complete idiot, maybe I'll have a nice regular party that I'll actually be able to remember in the morning." for example. I could give a million others too, just think of all the stupid decisions people make in spite of the age-old evidence that it's a terrible idea.
Just saying, there are more than enough things in life to worry about, more than enough obvious mistakes to avoid making without worrying about what-ifs with theoretical consequences.

As for the .410, I already have a short-barreled firearm that shoots .410, and it also can shoot .45 Long Colt too!

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

I suspect those are pretty hard to come by in any gauge now....

 

[Muss Muggins]

I suspect those are pretty hard to come by in any gauge now....

Haven't seen either a Mossberg Shockwave or a Remington Tac 14 for sale around here in six-eight months or better . . .

 

[seldon14]

Nah. Imagine trying to hit bad guys when they are shooting at you. Same for "cruiser" pistol grip shotguns. Get a stock or go home.

These things are all toys.

Yup. They beat a sharp stick, but just about any stocked shotgun would make a better HD gun.

 

[GaryHK]

Not near the recoil , muzzle flash and muzzle blast

If these 3 are a concern for you, you can use aquila shells.

Same blast, etc as 410 with way better patterning.

Downside...most Mossbergs need an adapter to use them properly.

 

[ldausmc1369]

The adapter works well and allows use of the “short” shells, increases capacity and reduces felt recoil. I have not, and have no plans, to ever shoot a 3” magnum, even though the 12 gauge will accept 3”!