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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Mossberg 590 side folding stock

Posted: 5/12/2018 7:47:08 PM EDT

Because of space constraints where I intend to carry a 590, I'm looking at side folders. I see several options (FAB Defense, ATI, Choate, Butler Creek, Tactical Mako).
Anybody have first hand experience with any of those or others I don't know about? If so I'd be happy to hear any good/bad/ugly.
I understand the comfort level of a real stock won't be there but I do need to shorten one shotgun and prefer to keep the barrel & tube full length.

Posted: 5/12/2018 9:33:58 PM EDT

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I'm a fan of folding stocks but to me the location of the safety on top of the Mossberg receiver makes the ergonomics hokey for me. Maybe you could find a Maverick 88 with the trigger guard mounted safety and do your project but I'd go with an 870 in this case.

Posted: 5/14/2018 11:19:35 AM EDT

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I'm a fan of folding stocks but to me the location of the safety on top of the Mossberg receiver makes the ergonomics hokey for me. Maybe you could find a Maverick 88 with the trigger guard mounted safety and do your project but I'd go with an 870 in this case.

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Thanks, I'm aware of that speedbump, but intend to use the 590 in spite of it.
Just hoping to avoid a poorly designed, or poorly made stock. Without having to try them all.

Posted: 5/14/2018 11:31:53 AM EDT

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I just put a Shockwave Raptor grip on a 500 last week but I haven't gotten it to the range yet...Hoping that it works out

Posted: 5/14/2018 2:54:58 PM EDT

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Thanks, I'm aware of that speedbump, but intend to use the 590 in spite of it.
Just hoping to avoid a poorly designed, or poorly made stock. Without having to try them all.

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I like the Choate folders. Built sturdy with a solid lockup.

Posted: 5/14/2018 2:55:50 PM EDT

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I just put a Shockwave Raptor grip on a 500 last week but I haven't gotten it to the range yet...Hoping that it works out

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You'll probably like it.

Posted: 5/14/2018 8:14:54 PM EDT

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Go with the Choate.

Posted: 5/16/2018 12:09:19 AM EDT

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Good to know they don't wobble, I'll look close at the Choate.

Posted: 5/16/2018 4:00:34 PM EDT

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What about some sort of stock that uses an AR buffer tube, then add a LAW folder? Won't be cheap, but it is an option...

edit- after looking at it more closely, I don't know if this would actually work. Nevermind.

Posted: 5/16/2018 10:07:16 PM EDT

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What about some sort of stock that uses an AR buffer tube, then add a LAW folder? Won't be cheap, but it is an option...

edit- after looking at it more closely, I don't know if this would actually work. Nevermind.

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The Fab Defense version is something very similar (looking) to what you describe.

Posted: 5/17/2018 2:31:36 PM EDT

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Another on the choate, however CDNN had butler creek side folders for around $40 a couple months back. Mostly the same design. I just don't like the finger groove grip.

Posted: 5/17/2018 5:13:08 PM EDT

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Another on the choate, however CDNN had butler creek side folders for around $40 a couple months back. Mostly the same design. I just don't like the finger groove grip.

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That's a good deal. I like the Choate better but if the Butler Creek is on sale I'd try it.
Found it
https://www.cdnnsports.com/catalogsearch/result/?order=relevance&dir=desc&q=Mossberg+butler+creek

Posted: 5/17/2018 9:58:00 PM EDT

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At that price I'll just have to give it a try

Posted: 5/28/2018 1:40:20 PM EDT

[#13]

Why not a top folder?

Posted: 5/28/2018 9:35:09 PM EDT

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Why not a top folder?

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My number one reason is the Mossberg safety location. While ideally located for ambidextrous use with a traditional stock. It is less than marginal for folding stocks of any variety.

Posted: 6/17/2018 4:25:16 PM EDT

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I like the Choate folders. Built sturdy with a solid lockup.

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For shootability, is the sidefolder or the topfolder a better choice? I'm thinking of a car gun candidate, but it must fit into a pretty small space.

Posted: 6/17/2018 7:37:53 PM EDT

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For shootability, is the sidefolder or the topfolder a better choice? I'm thinking of a car gun candidate, but it must fit into a pretty small space.

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For shootability the traditional fixed stock will be best. Either style of folding stock will suck in comparison. That said I believe the Choate sidefolder sucks the least. It's all a compromise for the smaller package.

Posted: 6/17/2018 8:25:54 PM EDT

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I like the choate but in general the length of pull Of the foldable stocks are too long for a home defense gun.

Posted: 6/18/2018 1:20:41 AM EDT

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Ive got a Choate adjustable side folder on an 870, no complaints. I wouldnt hesitate to put one on a 590.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Mossberg 590 side folding stock

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