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KBCraig wrote:If you're mounting a light to a shotgun, it's important to test it by firing multiple rounds while the light is on. It's meaningless to fire the shotgun and then see if the light will turn on. What matters, is if the bulb will survive firing full-bore magnum rounds while lighted.

LEDs are more robust in this regard than incandescent bulbs. I still hate 'em, though. The visible spectrum they project is much too narrow, and the light tends to be coherent, so everything it illuminates looks flat. Once you mix enough LED bulbs of different color temps, they can be good for illumination, but you'll lose any advantage of battery life.

Oh, and LEDs can be absolutely blinding when shined in the eyes, even if the narrow spectrum means you couldn't find a white cat in a coal mine with it.

brewster wrote:I've got two tactical shotguns: one Mossy 500 like yours and a Benelli supernova. After buying the Benelli, I put the checkered wood and the 28-inch barrel back on the Mossy for hunting. Like those above, I prefer the shotgun in answer to your question. After having the Benelli for a while (18" barrel) I think I have the tactical configuration that I like. This may not be for you, but may be for some, even if you have a different brand.

First, I got a shotshell rider for the stock. As much as I wanted a secured one, I hated to drill holes in the Benelli. I hot a nice flexible carrier from Dick's sporting goods, which is much better than the others I've seen in other stores. Second, I got some 3.5" mag 00 buck made by Remington. I haven't shot one of those yet; I hear those mag loads are a real handful in the tactical configuration. I'm sure I can handle it, though. Here's something to think about: those shells deliver 18 32-cal pellets around 1500 fps...it would be hard to lose a fight with that. Two shots and you've delivered more lead than a 30 round clip from an AK. Even if your gun only shoots up to 3" inch shells, I think you can still get at least 12 pellets in the load.

Get a mag extension...worth it. Get all the capacity you can without going past the barrel.

Last, get a flashlight holder for the mag extension. I got a great one from cheaper than dirt...it holds the light, plus has rails on three sides to attach stuff to. Now for the light. I've got streamlights, gun lights with pressure switches, etc. I recently changed. This sounds crazy, but I put a $15 flashlight from Sam's on the Benelli. Actually, it's a two pack for $30, and get this: they put out 150 lumens EACH. The use regular AAA batteries, and have a on off switch on the end. Perfect for the tactical configuration. Give 'er a try!