How to Build the Ultimate Survival Shotgun

Step 5 Store Space for Kit Items

At this point I need to be thinking about storage space to house several other crucial kit items. After much consideration I opted for 2 additional modifications which gave me 3 separate storage areas. I first replaced the standard stock with an integrated pistol grip/stock combo unit. The rubber butt plate unscrews and detaches - revealing a generously sized compartment inside of the stock.

In addition, the pistol grip is hollow which allows for more storage.

I went one step further and replaced the pump hand grip with a picatinny version and mounted on a picatinny compatible vertical grip which is designed to store extra batteries.

Comments

[EdmundSquid]

This sounds a bit like putting all of your eggs into one basket, to me. I dig the shot gun as the general purpose hunting-self defense weapon. But I like to keep it simple and just let the shot gun do what it does best KILL STUFF!!!!

[Ripper0311]

I guess you prefer frantically searching for what you need to save your life? All this stuff is detachable and rearrangable, the point is to have it all in one easy to grab location for immediate use and later redistribution.

[merchantofdeath]

EdmundSquid has a point. say somehow you loose the gun. well you just lost allot of stuff. maybe not all your stuff but a good portion of it.

[King of Kings Knautz(mini-pyro)]

He has a great point, if you lose the gun, you lose just about everything. But in an emercency situation where you have to get-up and go, it is convient!

[EdmundSquid]

Hey man, no offense. Just one mans opinion. Most of what I need to save my life is in my head, the rest is just tools. Shotgun is a damn nice tool though. Mine is a base model Mossberg tactical 12 guage pump with the same integrated pistol grip. Nice gun, fun to shoot. Mine does not have the pistol grip forearm though. Have a good one!

[RebelPride]

well, i can see both of your sides to the story. I honestly prefer having all the tools ON the gun, for the sole purpose that a situation only arises once and a while. If you have somehing happen in the middle of the night (you are sleeping) it would be quicker to react and grab the gun and a small bag than lots of stuff. It IS a very practical idea, and it looks like it would be really good if you are going to be moving around alot. A light, kinfe, flares, every thing you need is in the plam of your hands. That in it self benifits you by leaving extra space for room in your pack.

[sschoemann]

bad move having everyting on the gun. Take it from a REAL Professional not a poser... Lose the gun and you lose everything... and that would probably include your life... there is a reason why belts and vests are used to DISTRIBUTE the necessary gear in real world situations instead of putting it all on one carrier.

[zilcho]

Does that mean you have to bring a screw driver to get to the goods?

[mack_jigger]

I like this very much but I have a question: What about Balance when shooting or pumping?