I am torn on my next shotgun purchase, what should it be.

[Bullman]

I really have it narrowed down to two choices really. I have had the lust for a 930 SPX ever since they hit the market. The other is something sorta weird. I want to buy a Mossberg Bullpup. I know they haven't been in production for years. I know I have a 500, and a 590 and really don't need another pump gun.

The Bullpup would be sort of a project gun because I would if possible put a 590 front end on the gun, the 8 shot tube and barrel. Switching out barrels would mean bye bye to the heat shield and carry handle / sights, which doesn't really trouble me in the least, as I would like to put a bolt on picatinny rail to the top of the receiver if it is tapped. (if it isn't I would just put my 590 in the stock, it is tapped.) That way I could mount some sort of cool optics for sights. But will a picatinny rail on the receiver fit under the stock, I think there is stock material over the top of the receiver. Bullpup owners, if you are out there, tell me about this. Should I do this, or just get the 930 SPX and be done with it.

[Glockmeister40]

Bullman if you want to go with the Mossy Bullpup give me a PM I know where one is. My buddy owns a gun store and has one sitting in the corner. I can send ya some pics tommorow if you want so that you can better understand if what you have planned will work.

[Bullman]

That would be great, thanks.

[Bullman]

I will be at work all day, so I won't see the pics till tonight after 9 sometimes.

[Bullman]

And I realize that I was a little un clear about the rail, I have spied one that will bolt on and stick out OVER the barrel, so the idea is for the sight, whatever it is, to be out ahead of the receiver.

[JohnnyReb]

Get the 930SPX and tell me how you like it. Iv'e been looking at them too :)

[Glockmeister40]

Bullman I have not forgotten about you. I went to take some pics today and found out my camera was missing its SD card. I promise I will get them though.

[Glockmeister40]

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z122/Rspaulding_photo/IMG_0150.jpg


http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z122/Rspaulding_photo/IMG_0151.jpg



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http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z122/Rspaulding_photo/IMG_0155.jpg



Here are the pics Bullman

[Bullman]

Where the receiver ends, and the barrel begins, there is stock material over the top of the receiver, is there any gap at all that a picatinny rail would fit under it you think?
Something like this, which this one is supposed to extend over the barrel so reflex sights can be installed.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b245/dabullmanp9/200-MPR0105-01.jpg

[Bullman]

That one looks a little rough, was he wanting to sell it? Would he deal?

[Glockmeister40]

Bullman I do believe that the gun could be bought. The guy is running a gun shop and has a FFL And I have never seen him get too attached to ANY firearm :) But I am unsure about that rail fitting ? I will look again on Sat. And try to post a side view picture of it. I was trying to get it from every angle I could think of and missed that one.

PS I know it does look a little rough but I think it would clean up pretty good. It has just been sitting around the shop for a while.

[Bullman]

I think the pic that would probably help the most is to remove the barrel and take a picture head on, that way I can see the receiver, and the stock material over it.

[Glockmeister40]

OK will do

[Glockmeister40]

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z122/Rspaulding_photo/IMG_0158.jpg


http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z122/Rspaulding_photo/IMG_0157.jpg


http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z122/Rspaulding_photo/IMG_0156.jpg


as requested . Personally I do not think it will work without modifying the stock some

[Bullman]

From the looks of things I would say that you are right.

[gsbell]

Bullman,
If you are still thinking about a bullpup, one has popped up on one of my old hangouts for $400

http://www.migunowners.org/forum/showthread.php?p=274605

[Bullman]

I think I will probably go with a 930 SPX, the bullpup thought still intrigues me, but I would probably want to get rid of the carry handle and try for something a bit more practical for sighting, and it sounds like modification is going to be pretty in depth.

[gsbell]

Yes the SPX with a mag extension and oversize bolt handle seems to be a nice package.