So, where does this gun shine? I would point out that the inspiration for this gun comes from the U.S Marshals service, who developed a very similar gun to be easy to carry while delivering a volume of fire disproportionate to its size. I ended the 6-round test at 7 yards, and all of the rounds had struck within the A-Zone.Īt the end of the day, I was left with the conclusion that the Shockwave is a real gun, and not just a grin machine, although it does bring the smiles uninterrupted.
#MOSSBERG SHOCKWAVE BUCKSHOT VS SLUG FULL#
I started out at 3 yards and fired one round, then moved back one full step. This test was conducted with a standard IPSC target, while firing rifled slugs. The Shockwave is a close-range weapon without a doubt, so I wanted to test for a reasonable amount of control. There was no clear platform-based winner this was a dead heat. I compared it to my Vang Comp 870, and found that the winner was always determined by who was running each gun. I reloaded with six rounds this time, and decided to see what kind of speed the demure gun could produce. One clear advantage of the Mossberg pump-action that should be noted is that the ambidextrous top-mounted safety is easily reached and operated by left or right-handed shooters. The author was able to get his shots from the Shockwave easily centered on the target while testing at the range. Hey, call me a quitter or something less PC, but I don’t like them out of any shotgun.
I will confess that I did not shoot any 3” magnum rounds out of the Shockwave, but only because I am not a glutton for punishment. The 590 is a sweetheart when compared to my Ithaca 37, even when working with slugs and buckshot. AOW with a 10” barrel and pistol grip, and that sucker can be painful to shoot. Wow! No pain, and the recoil was easy to control. After settling into the grip, I racked the first round into the chamber, pushed the safety off with my thumb, and let loose the first round. One hand went in the Raptor Strap on the fore end, and the other hand on the Raptor bird’s head grip, with the Shockwave held at waist level and the grip pressed to my side. I loaded five light field loads into the tube magazine and held the little 590 as recommended.
Upon arriving at the range, I was excited to get the party started with the Shockwave. The Mossberg Shockwave (center) is shown below an 18-inch barelled Remington 870 and above the AOW Ithaca 37 for size comparison. Some states may have restrictions on the Shockwave, so check your state and local laws! It requires no special paperwork other than the 4473, and the buyer must be 21 years old. The Shockwave is not a shotgun, nor a handgun, but a firearm.So, the BATFE declares that you now have a “Non-NFA Firearm.” The length being greater than 26 inches disqualifies the gun from being an AOW.
Next, add a 14-inch barrel so the overall length is just under 26½ inches. It is NOT a shotgun, as it is not intended to be fired from the shoulder. Add a pistol grip, and the gun is now considered a PGO (Pistol Grip Only). Start with a shotgun that has NEVER had a stock attached. Good news: AOWs only require a $5 transfer tax.
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