Home » Blogs » Mossberg Shockwave: TTAG Readers’ Choice Best New Shotgun of 2017

Mossberg Shockwave: TTAG Readers’ Choice Best New Shotgun of 2017

Foghorn - comments No comments

I’m tempted to call shenanigans on this one. The Mossberg 590 shotgun has been on the market for years. It’s a good reliable safe choice for those who want a scattergun. This year, Mossberg decided to flip the bird to the ATF and release a shortened version of the firearm that (like the Franklin Armory XO-26) escapes the normal definitions of a “shotgun” without running afoul of the National Firearms Act. Nevertheless despite the fact that this is just a 590 that went on a diet, the readers have spoken. The Mossberg Shockwave is the 2017 TTAG Reader’s Choice for Best New Shotgun of 2017.

0 thoughts on “Mossberg Shockwave: TTAG Readers’ Choice Best New Shotgun of 2017”

  1. That’s been all over gun sites like this so much in the last few weeks, I have to wonder how much money Mossberg is spreading around to push a product with no real value.

    Reply
  2. I own Aimpoints. I own Eotechs. Even I can’t bring myself to spend the 4-500 dollars for their magnifiers. I thought they were crazy for charging a grand for their red dot, but is just mind-boggling.

    Reply
  3. But it’s not a “shotgun”.

    Okay, I voted for it and I own one. Lots of fun to shoot, especially with mini and reduced recoil shells, and a helluva HD weapon.

    Reply
  4. At least these have a handle. When I grabbed Robert’s aluminum tactical mug full of hot coffee it was less than pleasant. I ended up putting a bipod on the mug’s Pic rail so I could pick the thing up hahaha. Too bad there wasn’t an M-16 carry handle laying around.

    Reply
  5. Without the Sig Brace, this is overrated as hell, but with the Sig Brace, it may be the best Shotgun of 2017.

    Best overall gun of 2017 is the Ruger PC carbine.

    Reply
  6. I got a 12-ga Shockwave for home defense ($379 at a gun show), but I can see its value as a car gun (or a trail gun), too. Used with low-recoil shells or the short Aguila shells, it isn’t all that uncomfortable to shoot and packs one helluva punch. If one wants to use short Aguila slugs or buckshot shells, an adapter ($16 on Amazon) is necessary so they will cycle through the action. I think the Shockwave is a worthwhile addition to any battery. In 12 or 20 gauge.

    Reply
  7. Having owned and shot a pistol gripped short barreled shotgun my opinion on them is not user friendly in the real world. Better off with a shoulder stock. The short barrel has a place in close quarters.They look wicked though.

    Reply
  8. I almost forgot about Active Self-Protection videos from YouTubes firearm/ self-defense community…Warning: Parental discretion is advised !!! So everyone says a short-barelled shotgun is ineffective…Ehhh…Well ask this guy about that….

    https://youtu.be/Bpu6XgtS02w

    Reply
  9. I clearly see three keys. The handcuff key is on top of two stacked “house keys .”
    Perhaps with glassses or LASIK one could load with a speed strip a little faster…..

    Reply
  10. Solid pass. Still don’t see the value. For comparison, Larue PredatAR is just a bit more expensive, but weighs, even outfitted, about the same, shoots 3/4MOA or better, swaps calibers with the change of two pins, and goes bang bang when you pull the trigger twice.

    Reply
    • There is something satisfying about turning a huge explosive release of hot gases at pressure into a pfffft. I think that goes beyond the actual volume level, I usually have ear plugs on anyway because the other shooters don’t have supressors. And I am indoors. A lot of the fun of silencers is just because you…CAN! (Rim shot!)

      Reply
  11. These are some good points but I’d add getting into and staying in good physical condition. I know it’s hard and time consuming. I really know. I’ve gained and lost weight, gone in and out of shape so many times it’s probably been detrimental to my health. But hand to hand fighting is hard work, and the biggest killer of all is heart disease.

    Reply
  12. I own one and if you know how to handle weapons at all, this firearm is a kick ass beast. There are a few ways to shoot it. The best is the “push out” method and the firearm is very acurate for a 14″ barrel with the right ammo/load. I shoot 3 inch magnum HP slugs all the time. It’s not useless by any means. It’s perfect for being a truck gun,in a backpack out hiking/camping,bug out weapon. As far as self defense goes, it’s the biggest hand cannon you can get. Using it for home defense is questionable for the normal person. Everyone talks about damage to ears if used in home defense. Seriously? Any weapon fired in self defense inside of a home is going to damage your ears….what’s more important here is eliminating the treat immediately before the treat eliminates you. Dead….or alive and deaf,your choice. Yes, the Shockwave would be beyond loud if fired inside of a home but main damage to a person’s hearing would be the same as any of your home defense weapons. Mine is my S&W .357 686 4″ barrel. I live in Montana and we are an open carry state and makes my Shockwave very useful for me besides a great range toy. It’s the funnest weapon I’ve ever shot.

    Reply

Leave a Comment