THE REAL BOSG (Tactical Over-Under)

This review of the Mossberg 990 shotgun highlights initial difficulties with recoil and hand injuries due to improper grip. The speaker found that a firmer rear-hand grip and proper foregrip placement significantly improved shooting comfort and reduced perceived recoil. While the gun experienced some malfunctions with birdshot, it performed better with buckshot and slugs, suggesting ammunition choice is critical for enjoyment and reliability.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Mossberg 990 Aftershock 12 gauge shotgun, focusing on its performance after adding aftermarket accessories like a GG&G handguard and EOTech optic. The presenter highlights the firearm's semi-automatic operation, 5+1 capacity, and surprisingly manageable recoil with heavy loads. Reliability is noted as excellent, with no malfunctions experienced except when attempting to use mini shells. The video also addresses common misconceptions about aiming shotguns with optics.

This video provides an in-depth debrief of a 500-shell burndown test on a Mossberg 590 12-gauge shotgun. The instructor, demonstrating significant expertise, details the shotgun's performance under extreme stress, covering reliability, durability, heat management, and accuracy. The review highlights the Mossberg 590's robust construction and its suitability for home defense and general use, while also suggesting potential aftermarket upgrades for improved ergonomics.

This video features a "woodswalk" with the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol shotgun, emphasizing its readiness for "combat" by testing it against simulated threats. The reviewer finds it very similar to the 1301 model and enjoys its performance, noting its suitability for various applications including potential home defense scenarios. The shotgun is highlighted as a very nice 12 gauge option.

This review of a Remington 870 Police Magnum with a Choke Machine and Tool folding stock highlights its pleasant shooting characteristics, even with magnum loads. The reviewer notes the shotgun's substantial weight from its all-steel construction contributes to manageable recoil. A key takeaway is a recurring issue where the folding stock's detent fails to hold, requiring potential modification for consistent lock-up.

This review of the Mossberg 990 Aftershock highlights its semi-automatic 12 gauge operation and unique bird's head grip configuration. The firearm is noted for its compatibility with Mossberg 500/590 A1 furniture and its smoothbore, non-NFA transfer status. Testing involved various buckshot and slug loads, revealing significant recoil with full-power ammunition, particularly in the bird's head configuration. The reviewer expresses anticipation for adding a traditional stock for improved accuracy and control.

This video provides an expert-level assessment of BB gun lethality for self-defense, featuring an experienced instructor from 1ShotTV. The test uses a realistic ballistic dummy head to compare a Daisy Red Rider BB gun, an Umarex MP40 CO2 replica, and a Gamo Wildcat Whisper pellet rifle. The findings indicate that BB guns are ineffective for self-defense, while pellet rifles show some potential but lack the stopping power of conventional firearms.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of the BulletSafe VP3 Level 3A bulletproof vest's capabilities. The host, exhibiting high authority and expertise in ballistics and armor ratings, tests the vest against various calibers up to .44 Magnum and 12-gauge buckshot using a realistic ballistic dummy. The results highlight the vest's effectiveness in stopping rounds while also illustrating the potential for significant blunt force trauma and skeletal damage from high-energy impacts.

This review covers the Crosman DPMS SBR, a full-auto BB gun mimicking an AR-15 SBR. The host, demonstrating experienced authority, details its select-fire capability, dual CO2 power, 25-round capacity, and performance metrics like 430 FPS and 1400 RPM. The review includes practical demonstrations of loading, accuracy testing with minimal recoil, and penetration tests on various targets, concluding it offers a realistic full-auto experience for recreational shooting.

This video from 1ShotTV, featuring an experienced firearms content creator, experimentally tests the viability of a flare gun for self-defense. The tests reveal significant fire hazards when firing into household materials and inconsistent performance against clothing and ballistic targets. The Orion 12-gauge flare gun's single-shot capacity and slow reload time are highlighted as major drawbacks for defensive use. The conclusion strongly advises against using flare guns for self-defense due to these risks and limitations.