Conax,
We didn't have a problem hitting the targets from the hip, it's an easy instinctive pointer. I'll try and post some pics of the targets next time I shoot. Maybe tomorrow. So far I am liking this gun and the price is pretty good.
When I got to the Gunshop, I asked to look at both the Mossberg Shockwave; which they were holding for me, and the Remington Tac 14; which is Remington's answer to the shockwave. In a side by side comparison; I ended up going with the Mossberg for several reasons, but they are just my personal choices. As many have said, it's kinda like Colt Vs. Smith and Ford Vs. Chevy. Listed below are some of my reasons for leaning that direction... maybe they'll help someone else in their process.
The Mossberg has the
safety on the top of the tang, and the Remington on the side of the rear of trigger guard.. I prefer the trigger guard position of the Mossberg.
The Mossberg also has the
Pump release lever at the rear of the underside of the trigger guard on the right hand side, easily reached by the trigger finger. The Remington has their Pump release lever in front of the trigger guard on the left side... which I didn't care for.
The foregrip on the Mossberg has the
strap to keep your hand firmly protected and in place. The Remington has the Magpull "tactical" foregrip... cool looking and all, but I thought it was clunky, and didn't seem as secure as the Mossburg foregrip. Your hand slipping off the pump on this short barrel shotgun could be an issue, although it's unlikely unless you are hotdogging... but why take the chance?
The
Mossberg, 5+1 for a total of six rounds.
Remington, 4+1 for a total of five. Meh, one round difference.
Price was so close it didn't have an effect. The Remington was about $20 more.
I found the Mossberg just looked better, had a smoother action and wasn't as thick. I went with it. Remington fans may go with the Remington due to brand loyalty. I had no loyalty either way, and in a long double career involving firearms, I have carried both. However, in this case after considering all the facts and features, for me, the Mossberg won easily.