Marines adopt the Mossberg flex (500A2 MEK)

[ECU Pirates]

It's a fine light duty shotgun system (the flex). I would not recommend for military use. The 500 is plenty rugged but the flex lock system is not. I have one and they get loose. It's an easy enough fix (pound it with a rubber mallet to tighten the bracket). Not a great move in my opinion.

 

[NY Leatherneck]

Are they dropping the benelli M4? Hope not...awesome gun.

 

[vanderblack]

Looks very similar to the Winchester SXP. SXP sells for $150 less. SXP - Past Products

 

[ECU Pirates]

Looks very similar to the Winchester SXP. SXP sells for $150 less. SXP - Past Products

Don't think the Winchester has anything like the flex lock system.


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[Podmonkey]

I guess the Benelli was too expensive? Shorguns are such a niche role I don't think it matters overmuch.

 

[ECU Pirates]

I guess the Benelli was too expensive? Shorguns are such a niche role I don't think it matters overmuch.

I think they still use them. They are not widely used but this system is not robust enough. Not even for sailors.....


Where are you Doc.

 

[Podmonkey]

I think they still use them. They are not widely used but this system is not robust enough. Not even for sailors.....


Where are you Doc.

Ouch. But I thought the 590A1's heavy barrel was done at Navy behest so it wouldn't get dented banging against the bulkheads.

 

[ECU Pirates]

Ouch. But I thought the 590A1's heavy barrel was done at Navy behest so it wouldn't get dented banging against the bulkheads.

That's true but come on now. haha Marines are tough on gear. I have a flex. It's not going to hold up! Jabs at Doc are always fun!

 

[ECU Pirates]

Here's how I fix it when it gets loose. Mine rides in a case most of the time. Pound the bracket tight....

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[Podmonkey]

I always thought the Flex was gimmicky.

 

[eagleridge357]

That's true but come on now. haha Marines are tough on gear. I have a flex. It's not going to hold up! Jabs at Doc are always fun!

I'm throwing a completely gratuitous jab at DOC just because I like to...no particular reason

 

[Podmonkey]

I'm throwing a completely gratuitous jab at DOC just because I like to...no particular reason

I do belive that is what is commonly refered to as "being an asshole".

 

[ECU Pirates]

I do belive that is what is commonly refered to as "being an asshole".

Everyone has to be something in life. I excel at that role.

 

[eagleridge357]

I do belive that is what is commonly refered to as "being an asshole".

My talents are varied, being an asshole is only one of my many facets. I do use it occasionally when it serves to make a point. If the point is not taken by everyone, well, that is just tuffy stuffy. Thank you I will continue to be the FREE ME I have come to love and adore. Goodbye, HERD, it's been not-so-nice knowing ya.

 

[Deplorable Me]

Is the finish flat bluing or parkerized?

 

[ECU Pirates]

Sailor/Doc joking and me being an asshole aside.... The flex system is weak. The Marines will break them in short order. Wonder who tested them?

 

[Marine Cpl]

Sailor/Doc joking and me being an asshole aside.... The flex system is weak. The Marines will break them in short order. Wonder who tested them?

Navy Docs.

 

[ProgSpear]

Sailor/Doc joking and me being an asshole aside.... The flex system is weak. The Marines will break them in short order. Wonder who tested them?

Brady Bunch, Mikey B, and Gabby. They all thought it looked scary enough (well, they had to tell Gabby), and that sealed the deal.

 

[Deplorable Me]

Sailor/Doc joking and me being an asshole aside.... The flex system is weak. The Marines will break them in short order. Wonder who tested them?

Probably safe for the Air Force then.

 

[ECU Pirates]

Probably safe for the Air Force then.

What if they bump it into the air conditioner in their dorm room during basic?

 

[Marine Cpl]

What if they bump it into the air conditioner in their dorm room during basic?

Or if their maid's drops it by accident when they clean their rooms.

 

[Gunright]

It's a fine light duty shotgun system (the flex). I would not recommend for military use. The 500 is plenty rugged but the flex lock system is not. I have one and they get loose. It's an easy enough fix (pound it with a rubber mallet to tighten the bracket). Not a great move in my opinion.

Is this kit available to the public? I have a flex-500 and wouldn't mind picking one up.

 

[ECU Pirates]

Is this kit available to the public? I have a flex-500 and wouldn't mind picking one up.

It looks like the normal flex stock with a pistol grip only and a m4 style stock. Throw on a breaching barrel and that's about it I think.
They sell all of those things separate.


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[GuyMontag]

Nothing like trading your Vette for a Chevette.

I like my Mossbergs, but this is a questionable switch to put it mildly. Would suspect it has something to do with buying American and retaining jobs stateside, but lets be real, Benellis rule.

 

[ECU Pirates]

They are still using benellis also. This is an odd
Niche role. I think they are still using 590a1's as well.


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