Mossberg 12G Part 1

Описание: Part 1 – Mossberg Maverick 12g pump shotgun


Because I did research into Americans relationship with firearms – we don’t own guns and won’t allow them kept in our house – a friend asked me to un-box a pump gun bought for family “defense.” I explained that all the research shows adding a gun makes a home less, not more, safe but she insisted.

The Mossberg Maverick has a good reputation for its price point, though not as robust as the Mossberg 590, or the Remington 870 combat, choices of the military, nor as heavy, pricy, or prone to theft. It competes with a few other economical choices, but this is a good one. It comes with several pieces of literature, including the operating booklet, safety flyer, hobbyist information, a few other relevant pieces, and a nice oval sticker from Mossberg. This one came in a long, thick plastic bag inside the box – you might want to keep that for future use.

There is a romance associated with the use of pumps, and of course with the awe-inspiring double-barreled shotgun. However aside from Hollywood mythology, shotguns don’t show up too prominently in crime – in the last stats I could find about 5% of the time - but are popular with the military. Pump shotguns, with their bone-chilling cha-chank sound of loading a cartridge, have a significant history in warfare. The great arms inventor John Browning designed a commercially successful pump shotgun in 1893. Then another Browning design, the Winchester Model 1897, was the first combat shotgun used extensively in WW1. These trench sweepers, with heat cowling and bayonet, created the primal reputation the device now carries. It’s been relied on in close quarters combat situations like trench warfare ever since. Pumps gained popularity due to their ability to fire multiple projectiles in a short burst and their reliability in hostile physical environments. They remain a tool for such specialized tasks as breaching, urban warfare, and general intimidation.

This 12 gauge has a capacity of 8 rounds of 3-inch shells. It has a 20" barrel with bead sight, cylinder bore; in shotguns this means it’s a gun with no choke and delivers the widest spread of projectiles. Blue finish on metal, the stock is synthetic in flat, dark earth tones. The Maverick weights 6.5 pounds – about the same as a gallon of milk or a large watermelon - and is 41" long.

Once I get it out of the box, strapped, and done, I’ll help the owner get familiarized with the new pump-action shotgun, handling it, and perhaps it would be a good idea to fire a limited number of rounds through it. Some say this is “loosening the action,” but I don’t know about that. I do think having it in one’s hands allows for a better understanding of how the firearm operates and it helps to ensure it is functioning correctly. As the safety manual says, “It is important to prioritize safety and responsible firearm ownership. Following manufacturer guidelines and seeking professional advice can help ensure [owners] are comfortable and proficient with [the] pump-action shotgun for its intended purpose.” Remember no such thing as an unloaded gun.




DOCTOR LEISURE: Brooms & Hammers, LLC. 107 South Drive, #126, Natchitoches, Louisiana, 71457. Jon Griffin “Dr. Leisure” Donlon enjoys and/or has studied leisure in many of its varied forms, but especially the more controversial sorts. He is a practicing artist working in drawing, painting, and photography, a published writer, and life-long boulevardier.

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