It's 2024, and in the last 3 years, there are two new "ways" to run minishells in the Mossberg pump shotguns. The first, which came out in 2021ish, is the 590S by Mossberg. This way to run minishells was achieved by taking the "rubber" concept pioneered by OPSol, and putting that rubber at the very back or the receiver. The goal of Mossberg was to have a shotgun that can run any length shell without an adapter. Mossberg "redesigned" the 500 platform to do this and call it the 590S. The entirety of that redesign was to allow you to put minishells and regular shells into the same mag tube, and fire them. So for an extra $100 as of today at Academy, you can have that capability. In a home defense shotgun, where your family members may be the ones using the shotgun, what is more likely......you practice with a specific round with expected recoil and penetration, and load the gun with those (mini or long), or you put in a variety of multi length rounds with a variety of recoil responses. The second way to do it was developed by Defender Tactical. This option basically mimics what Mossberg did, but can be inserted into the gun. In both cases, the "rubber" is at the back of the receiver, so that minishell and full length shells can be run at the same time. What both solutions DO NOT DO is actually transform a 3" wide receiver (to handle 2.75" long shells) into a 1.6"ish receiver to handle 1.5" minishells. As a result, there is about 1.4" of "rattle room". When under a real defense scenario, where you or your family may be racking the gun hard, in odd positions such as barrel up, or around a corner where the ejection port may be facing down, the mini shells move around, flip, and sometime fall out of the ejection port. Every pump shotgun made, including the KSG, that allows a minishell to rattle around, will flip shells. That extra rattle room is always present. Put another way, if in this world, only minishells existed, a pump shotgun would have a 1.6" receiver, not a 3" receiver. A full length shell needs a full length receiver, and a minishell needs a mini receiver. Only the OPSol Flex adapter transforms a Mossberg 500 (Mav 88, 500, 590, 590A1, Shockwave) receiver to a mini receiver.
Theses shells were made for the Mossberg Shockwave and Mossberg Covert 10.5” Bbl pump with the OPSol in place. Higher capacity Reduced recoil Fun on a bun.
Only reason for the one hung shell was because the ejection port was facing up for demonstration purposes. This will not happen with the weapon in normal operating position.
I just got a shockwave and was considering these. But I changed my mind, gonna stay with 2-3/4 inch. That's what it was designed for. If you need more than 6 shots with a 12 gauge shotgun for any reason you are in mega trouble
Have several Shockwaves and super shorty. OPSol rocks. You should try it. It’s cheap and supports a vet. Still very effective. Lowers recoil. Reduces over penetration in the home.
Ok don't be one of those guys.... thats like saying i don't need all 15 rounds in my glock 19 so ill just stick with a glock 43 with only 6 rounds. Its better to have an not need than need an not have. Yeah I hope it never comes to that for any of us out there. But still come on now, don't tell me that you agree with the limits ammo capacity laws in some states too!
There's a new design out that allows 1 3/4 to 2 3/4 without ANY adjustments. I keep my Shockwave full of Federal 15 pellet #4 buck. This is about half the standard payload but at the ranges involved, it should be pretty destructive.
I have the persuader that I got from my dad its super old( he got it when he was 21) and because its a pistol grip we haven't really shot it much By I got this adapter after watching your video and just got back from playing with it in the desert and I have to say it's awesome I've always kept the shotgun in my passenger seat inside of a small Square musical instrument case covered with band stickers And now I'm gonna go recut the top board to excepts Mini shells instead of the 2 and a 1/2 inch I didn't have a single problem and I put about 5 boxes through the old girl
Mine stays in. Mine works. I love the OPSol. The only problem I have is finding the 1.75" Shotgun Shells for my Mossberg Shotgun. Everyplace is sold out and that Sucks.
Nice video! I've been running the minis in my Kel-Tec KSG with no problems. I do have a Mossberg 500 and have placed an OPSol on order. As I watched this video, I got to thinking: What if Mossberg shortened their action so that it would only take the minis? It sounds like that would make a nice home defense shotgun with high capacity but much lower recoil - something less intimidating and easier for many more people to handle. Nice, handy, lightweight? Call it the "Mini 500". Maybe a small semi-auto version? FWIW, the ballistics for the mini slugs seems far superior to any handgun round as well as the 223 Remington: The Aguila Mini slug diam is .729", it's weight is 382 grains and it's velocity is 1300fps. That's 1434 ft/lbs of muzzle energy!
If minishells come into more widespread use than maybe they would make a mini shell only shotgun, however they have made the 590s which feeds the mini shells as well as normal length shells with no adapter needed.
@@ethanclem3383 Yes, the 590s is great little gun! I'll keep using the minishells for home defense! I'm hoping they will come out with an upgrade set of parts for the standard 590's so I won't need the OPSol.
I agree it would be a good idea for Mossberg, or any shotgun manufacturer, to make a dedicated short shotshell gun. It would be a great firearm for women, children, elderly, and those who may have physical limitations preventing them from firing full size shells. I know I would add one or two to my collection.
I just bought one came from Amazon, package correct with OPSol on it but adapter was the OPsol s in lower cap. knockoff, counterfeit. When you look, it is a poor quality mold and not the same type rubber compound. And beware of possible chemicals they used in the knockoff possibly corrosive? There is a video on there website and on you tube. Next one I buy will be at the gun shop if they get them in, and will check it. This kind of knockoff crime takes money and jobs from the people that make the real ones. Liked your video.
@@IWH8023 Right?!lol I was thinking the same damn thing. I dont need the whole Websters Definition of the formula an diagram to make it. Just say you bought a fake so guys beware 🤦🏽♂️🤣
I'm no expert but isn't the brass part what has powder in it? in the regular 2 and 3/4 shells I have maybe 1/3 is just plastic wadding, seems like it would be easy to reduce length with a smaller wadding design.
Yeah, I see what you mean, but my understanding is that the wadding cushions the shot and if the wadding was too small it wouldn’t be effective in that? I’m no expert either, lol
Just stumbled onto mini shells via youtube home page,seems like a good self defence for home invasion, seems like enough to stop someone but not travel thru your neighbors house,pretty neat
Opsol mini clip update. The veteran is striking back against the frauds it looks like. Just saw on the website they have an improve mini clip called the Flex. Website says it can handle longer and shorter mini shells than the standard Aguila, and fits tighter in the gun. Good for them. Waiting for mine.
I've recently purchased some of the Aquila mini shells for my mossberg 500. Even with the obsol adapter the shells do not function properly. In the video the guy is racking his shotgun while it is lying on its side. This is an inefficient test. When the shotgun is held in both hands pointed down range(not lying on its side) the shells don't cycle cleanly. The mini shells will fit vertically inside the action, perpindicular to the barrel causing you to have to turn the gun on its side and shake out the miss fed shell. And hope that the next shell might load properly
kyle edwards this was not my experience when I was at the range, functioned flawlessly using the adapter. I didn’t hold the shotgun in any special way or to the side (as in the video) or anything, just held it in the ready position. Not sure why yours was having issues, but mine did not.
@@xrpxtrariceplease2811 don't buy the opsol. Get the Defender Tactical Universal Minishell Adapter...it works for BOTH 2-3/4 and minishell. I have it on my Mossberg Shockwave and it is insane how well it works. I had the Opsol too but after taking it to the range I immediately realize how useless this thing is if you want practicality.
I have researched this product. I have Maverick 88, with folding stock, that holds 8 rounds as well. Folding stock, allows for different applications. After researching several, well, many reviews, this product seems to work well. Are you still satisfied? Thank you sir. John from Kentucky.
Hey neighbor, I’m in KY too. Yes I’m still happy with this. I also have a maverick 88 with a top folder stock and it works well in it too. My favorite application is the shockwave 590, the short shells increase the capacity to 8 I think. Keep it within arms reach while in bed. If you haven’t tried them look for the federal shorty shells in #4buck. They function and pattern nicely out of my shockwave and are plenty powerful enough to end the threat.
@@darink300zx , Thank you for reply friend! I am from Pulaski County, city of Somerset. My Maverick, is one of those cross breeds, when Mossberg started making, the Maverick brand. Some items, from both styles, included. My capacity is better than most, I have watched, several reviews , and, adapters, during research. All are, positive, at first, later when wear sets in, some, not so favorable. I can find shells locally, but, believe it or not, can find them at gun shows cheaper? Minus price of admission now, LOL. Unsure if My gun Guru, has the adapter in stock, however, messaged him, about, same time I watched your review. From other vids, I am impressed, with what those little shells, damage can be. I appreciate your reply. I asked out, to people, who did, older reviews. I figured if they still work now, invest in items. I normally do MRE reviews, however, if I decide to buy these, I shall put up link and review. It would be pleasant distraction. Peace from somerset, John, AKA Magnum. You do not have to answer, out of curiosity, what part of Ky. do you reside? John.
@@MultiMagnum62 I reside in the Lexington area now, but would you believe I’m from Pulaski county? Oak hill road area is where I grew up and moved away in early 90s. All of my family still reside in Pulaski county! What a small world! Do you go to the keno range or shoot on private property? When my brother and I go shoot we use the keno range.
I just bought the mossberg 590S shockwave and the opsol adapter for the mini shell, but there's a rubber piece that looks like the opsol adapter already inside... am I missing something here?
The 590s was developed and has been marketed to be able to function with regular as well as mini shells without the need for the adapter, the opsol adapter is for mossbergs that don’t have that functionality.
Personally I would not. Home defense situation where you want to remove all variables that could cause a stoppage. I think of the mini shells as more of a novelty than anything else.
I don’t know, I’m pretty confident they would cycle and if using the mini slugs or buckshot, they’d put a hurting on an intruder, BUT the best answer I can give is to say that my shotgun is loaded with 2 3/4” #4 buck, 7 rounds. I’m not gambling on the mini shells not cycling or not stopping the threat.
@Zach Mueller Sure thing, I get that. I mainly bought it for the mossberg 590 shockwave that I have and it works very well in that, I just didn't have it in hand yet when I did this video. Most of the shooting I did at the range with this opsol mini clip was in the shockwave and I had no issues with it. With the clip installed and using the mini-shells it increases the capacity of the shockwave from 5 to like 8 or 9 rounds. The other added benefit of using the mini-shells in the shockwave is that it greatly reduces recoil in shooting that little firearm. As I mentioned earlier though, I would stick with the mini-slugs or the buckshot shells if you were to use if for self defense. I just think the birdshot shells wouldn't have enough stopping power.
Just search opsol mini-clip on google. I think brownells sells them and opsol even has a website of their own now. I got mine on amazon, but they don’t appear to sell them there any longer.
Zed Hiro yes, you're right. Fortunately though it takes only a few seconds to install or remove it. I mainly bought it to try in one of the new mossberg shockwaves, but thought I'd try it in this until I get the shockwave.
Yeah, I think there were some people copying the design and selling them on amazon so the company Opsol only sells them on their website now. opsolmini-clip.com/product/opsol-mini-clip-2-0-flex/ and yeah, I use one on my shockwave, works great.
It is kinda odd. When I bought some years ago they were about the same cost as 2 3/4 shells, now they are quite a bit higher. May just be a supply and demand issue and once Aguila gets production of them back up, maybe they'll come back down. I did notice that when these adapters were introduced at shot show last year, the shells began selling out all over. I did notice they are becoming more available now though.
Oh yeah, it worked great in the shotgun I used in this video, and a 590 shockwave (which is why I bought it). There's a video on my channel of it's function in this shotgun.
No, this is specifically made to fit mossberg shotguns. I don't own a remington, so I'm only going from what I've read online, but my understanding is that the 870 will cycle the aguilla mini-shells without one of these.
#1. stop holding your shotgun sideways while racking. #2. make sure you buy the OPSol Mini-Clip 2.0 Flex there is a knock off out there for about $8 that does not work.
The holding of the shotgun like that was for the video, so you, the viewer could see it in action, obviously I wouldn’t hold it like this while actually using it.
@@daymonlindsey8150 ok, cool, you’d be surprised how many comments I’ve got like that that were not as kind as yours and I don’t think they were kidding. Lol. Merry Christmas to you as well!
Wouldn't stay put in my 590. Too squishy. I'm sure if it were made with a harder rubber compound or urethane it would be perfect. It was a waste of time for me.
That’s interesting. I have two and both work great in my 500, 590 shockwave, and a maverick 88. There was a comment a while back that someone was selling knockoff ones on amazon that weren’t made by opsol, could you have gotten one of these by mistake?
@@darink300zx That may very well be. I tend to use Amazon for the free shipping though I don't remember where I purchased it. I have since bought the Defender adapter that I haven't had problems with as yet.
It’s made specifically for the mossberg action. I’m not familiar with the commando but from watching a video review of it, it doesn’t appear to be a clone of the mossberg, so I doubt it.
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For range footage of this in action click here: th-cam.com/video/GIWtV0DDt98/w-d-xo.html
It's 2024, and in the last 3 years, there are two new "ways" to run minishells in the Mossberg pump shotguns. The first, which came out in 2021ish, is the 590S by Mossberg. This way to run minishells was achieved by taking the "rubber" concept pioneered by OPSol, and putting that rubber at the very back or the receiver.
The goal of Mossberg was to have a shotgun that can run any length shell without an adapter. Mossberg "redesigned" the 500 platform to do this and call it the 590S. The entirety of that redesign was to allow you to put minishells and regular shells into the same mag tube, and fire them.
So for an extra $100 as of today at Academy, you can have that capability. In a home defense shotgun, where your family members may be the ones using the shotgun, what is more likely......you practice with a specific round with expected recoil and penetration, and load the gun with those (mini or long), or you put in a variety of multi length rounds with a variety of recoil responses.
The second way to do it was developed by Defender Tactical. This option basically mimics what Mossberg did, but can be inserted into the gun.
In both cases, the "rubber" is at the back of the receiver, so that minishell and full length shells can be run at the same time.
What both solutions DO NOT DO is actually transform a 3" wide receiver (to handle 2.75" long shells) into a 1.6"ish receiver to handle 1.5" minishells.
As a result, there is about 1.4" of "rattle room". When under a real defense scenario, where you or your family may be racking the gun hard, in odd positions such as barrel up, or around a corner where the ejection port may be facing down, the mini shells move around, flip, and sometime fall out of the ejection port.
Every pump shotgun made, including the KSG, that allows a minishell to rattle around, will flip shells. That extra rattle room is always present.
Put another way, if in this world, only minishells existed, a pump shotgun would have a 1.6" receiver, not a 3" receiver.
A full length shell needs a full length receiver, and a minishell needs a mini receiver. Only the OPSol Flex adapter transforms a Mossberg 500 (Mav 88, 500, 590, 590A1, Shockwave) receiver to a mini receiver.
I love OPSol, it has worked perfectly in my 590. Not a single misfeed yet.
Current opinions?
Theses shells were made for the Mossberg Shockwave and Mossberg Covert 10.5” Bbl pump with the OPSol in place. Higher capacity Reduced recoil Fun on a bun.
I bought one from your site and it works perfectly.
Only reason for the one hung shell was because the ejection port was facing up for demonstration purposes. This will not happen with the weapon in normal operating position.
this vid was perfect was looking to see if the clip works on my mossberg 500 same exact model as the one shown, thanks
I just got a shockwave and was considering these. But I changed my mind, gonna stay with 2-3/4 inch. That's what it was designed for. If you need more than 6 shots with a 12 gauge shotgun for any reason you are in mega trouble
OR GET THE VELCRO STRAP HOLDER FOR THE SIDE OF THE SHOT GUN
Have several Shockwaves and super shorty. OPSol rocks. You should try it. It’s cheap and supports a vet. Still very effective. Lowers recoil. Reduces over penetration in the home.
I use the mini shells for less recoil so GF not afraid to shoot it.
Ok don't be one of those guys.... thats like saying i don't need all 15 rounds in my glock 19 so ill just stick with a glock 43 with only 6 rounds. Its better to have an not need than need an not have. Yeah I hope it never comes to that for any of us out there. But still come on now, don't tell me that you agree with the limits ammo capacity laws in some states too!
@@b_cash17 no I live in Florida and can have 100 round mags if needed. You're right. One can never be over calibered or have to much ammo
Great vid..just what i was looking for ! Thks
Thanks!
There's a new design out that allows 1 3/4 to 2 3/4 without ANY adjustments. I keep my Shockwave full of Federal 15 pellet #4 buck. This is about half the standard payload but at the ranges involved, it should be pretty destructive.
Simple. Good job.
LegallyArmedAmerica thank you.
I have the persuader that I got from my dad its super old( he got it when he was 21) and because its a pistol grip we haven't really shot it much By I got this adapter after watching your video and just got back from playing with it in the desert and I have to say it's awesome I've always kept the shotgun in my passenger seat inside of a small Square musical instrument case covered with band stickers And now I'm gonna go recut the top board to excepts Mini shells instead of the 2 and a 1/2 inch I didn't have a single problem and I put about 5 boxes through the old girl
Mine stays in. Mine works. I love the OPSol. The only problem I have is finding the 1.75" Shotgun Shells for my Mossberg Shotgun. Everyplace is sold out and that Sucks.
Vigilante Driver yeah that's the only issue I've had is difficulty finding the mini shells.
Puddles
You can try making your own. There’s a bunch of tutorial videos on how to do so.
Federal sells them now.
Nice video! I've been running the minis in my Kel-Tec KSG with no problems. I do have a Mossberg 500 and have placed an OPSol on order.
As I watched this video, I got to thinking: What if Mossberg shortened their action so that it would only take the minis? It sounds like that would make a nice home defense shotgun with high capacity but much lower recoil - something less intimidating and easier for many more people to handle. Nice, handy, lightweight? Call it the "Mini 500". Maybe a small semi-auto version?
FWIW, the ballistics for the mini slugs seems far superior to any handgun round as well as the 223 Remington: The Aguila Mini slug diam is .729", it's weight is 382 grains and it's velocity is 1300fps. That's 1434 ft/lbs of muzzle energy!
If minishells come into more widespread use than maybe they would make a mini shell only shotgun, however they have made the 590s which feeds the mini shells as well as normal length shells with no adapter needed.
@@ethanclem3383 Yes, the 590s is great little gun! I'll keep using the minishells for home defense! I'm hoping they will come out with an upgrade set of parts for the standard 590's so I won't need the OPSol.
I agree it would be a good idea for Mossberg, or any shotgun manufacturer, to make a dedicated short shotshell gun. It would be a great firearm for women, children, elderly, and those who may have physical limitations preventing them from firing full size shells. I know I would add one or two to my collection.
Currently, the new Mossberg 590s needs no adapter to use these shells. There's also a Shockwave 590s.
Daduh, let me rack it with the ejection port facing up.
Well if you don't got pussy hands it should still send it flying
Doesn’t matter. It flips in the gap in the elevator.
I just bought one came from Amazon, package correct with OPSol on it but adapter was the OPsol s in lower cap. knockoff, counterfeit. When you look, it is a poor quality mold and not the same type rubber compound. And beware of possible chemicals they used in the knockoff possibly corrosive? There is a video on there website and on you tube. Next one I buy will be at the gun shop if they get them in, and will check it. This kind of knockoff crime takes money and jobs from the people that make the real ones. Liked your video.
Bro, just say is wrong to copy. Don't act stupid.
@@IWH8023 Right?!lol I was thinking the same damn thing. I dont need the whole Websters Definition of the formula an diagram to make it. Just say you bought a fake so guys beware 🤦🏽♂️🤣
That adapter works good,the only hang up I saw was you had the gun with the ejection port facing up..
yeap that is what i was watching also, because with the adapter i have not yet seen one fail to kick out the shell
Excellent video, thank you!
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.
I'm no expert but isn't the brass part what has powder in it? in the regular 2 and 3/4 shells I have maybe 1/3 is just plastic wadding, seems like it would be easy to reduce length with a smaller wadding design.
Yeah, I see what you mean, but my understanding is that the wadding cushions the shot and if the wadding was too small it wouldn’t be effective in that? I’m no expert either, lol
Just stumbled onto mini shells via youtube home page,seems like a good self defence for home invasion, seems like enough to stop someone but not travel thru your neighbors house,pretty neat
Great video!👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸
Opsol mini clip update. The veteran is striking back against the frauds it looks like. Just saw on the website they have an improve mini clip called the Flex. Website says it can handle longer and shorter mini shells than the standard Aguila, and fits tighter in the gun. Good for them. Waiting for mine.
That's good to hear. I may have to pick one of those up.
Yeah looks like they just posted a video...some of those rounds look like they are hitting plenty hard
th-cam.com/video/0tqP818LWb0/w-d-xo.html
is that the OPSol 2.0 ?
Is your heat shield polymer or steel and where did you get it from
It’s steel and is factory stock for this model, ie was on it when I bought it new in the early 2000s.
Really like the OD green wool army blanket have had the same one for 50 years. Wears like iron.
i tried the opsol adapter in my marlin model 120 magnum and it cycles with 0 failures
I've recently purchased some of the Aquila mini shells for my mossberg 500. Even with the obsol adapter the shells do not function properly. In the video the guy is racking his shotgun while it is lying on its side. This is an inefficient test. When the shotgun is held in both hands pointed down range(not lying on its side) the shells don't cycle cleanly. The mini shells will fit vertically inside the action, perpindicular to the barrel causing you to have to turn the gun on its side and shake out the miss fed shell. And hope that the next shell might load properly
kyle edwards this was not my experience when I was at the range, functioned flawlessly using the adapter. I didn’t hold the shotgun in any special way or to the side (as in the video) or anything, just held it in the ready position. Not sure why yours was having issues, but mine did not.
darink300zx Mine either.
Can you keep it in and be able to shot both at the same time?
No you can’t unfortunately. The newer ones that moss berg makes (can’t remember the model names) that can cycle the mini shells can.
@@darink300zx
590s
Easy to take out to shot 2 3/4 load in seconds without tool?
@@xrpxtrariceplease2811 oh yeah, you can pop it out in a second, no tool needed.
@@xrpxtrariceplease2811 don't buy the opsol. Get the Defender Tactical Universal Minishell Adapter...it works for BOTH 2-3/4 and minishell.
I have it on my Mossberg Shockwave and it is insane how well it works.
I had the Opsol too but after taking it to the range I immediately realize how useless this thing is if you want practicality.
It was because the shot gun was not held in the normal position that’s why the last 1-2 shell got stuck
Do you often work the action with the ejection port facing up? That's strange.
This was for demonstration purposes so that it could be seen. The adapter worked flawlessly at the range.
@@darink300zx yeah that was a stupid comment. I must have been sauced.
@@Floridaman1780_ lol, it’s all good man, others wondered the same thing.
I have researched this product. I have Maverick 88, with folding stock, that holds 8 rounds as well. Folding stock, allows for different applications. After researching several, well, many reviews, this product seems to work well. Are you still satisfied? Thank you sir. John from Kentucky.
Hey neighbor, I’m in KY too. Yes I’m still happy with this. I also have a maverick 88 with a top folder stock and it works well in it too. My favorite application is the shockwave 590, the short shells increase the capacity to 8 I think. Keep it within arms reach while in bed. If you haven’t tried them look for the federal shorty shells in #4buck. They function and pattern nicely out of my shockwave and are plenty powerful enough to end the threat.
@@darink300zx , Thank you for reply friend! I am from Pulaski County, city of Somerset. My Maverick, is one of those cross breeds, when Mossberg started making, the Maverick brand. Some items, from both styles, included. My capacity is better than most, I have watched, several reviews , and, adapters, during research. All are, positive, at first, later when wear sets in, some, not so favorable. I can find shells locally, but, believe it or not, can find them at gun shows cheaper? Minus price of admission now, LOL. Unsure if My gun Guru, has the adapter in stock, however, messaged him, about, same time I watched your review. From other vids, I am impressed, with what those little shells, damage can be. I appreciate your reply. I asked out, to people, who did, older reviews. I figured if they still work now, invest in items. I normally do MRE reviews, however, if I decide to buy these, I shall put up link and review. It would be pleasant distraction. Peace from somerset, John, AKA Magnum. You do not have to answer, out of curiosity, what part of Ky. do you reside? John.
@@MultiMagnum62 I reside in the Lexington area now, but would you believe I’m from Pulaski county? Oak hill road area is where I grew up and moved away in early 90s. All of my family still reside in Pulaski county! What a small world! Do you go to the keno range or shoot on private property? When my brother and I go shoot we use the keno range.
Is doing this just turning a 12 ga to a 20 ga?
I just bought the mossberg 590S shockwave and the opsol adapter for the mini shell, but there's a rubber piece that looks like the opsol adapter already inside... am I missing something here?
The 590s was developed and has been marketed to be able to function with regular as well as mini shells without the need for the adapter, the opsol adapter is for mossbergs that don’t have that functionality.
What about the shockwave 590 20 gauge do they have adapter for that and shells
Shells were designed for competition shooting out of a remington with a pinned in adapter
Would you trust it's reliability of cycling for home defense?
Personally I would not. Home defense situation where you want to remove all variables that could cause a stoppage. I think of the mini shells as more of a novelty than anything else.
I don’t know, I’m pretty confident they would cycle and if using the mini slugs or buckshot, they’d put a hurting on an intruder, BUT the best answer I can give is to say that my shotgun is loaded with 2 3/4” #4 buck, 7 rounds. I’m not gambling on the mini shells not cycling or not stopping the threat.
@@darink300zx I just think if their was more than 1 intruder that increased ammo capacity would be advantageous.
@Zach Mueller Sure thing, I get that. I mainly bought it for the mossberg 590 shockwave that I have and it works very well in that, I just didn't have it in hand yet when I did this video. Most of the shooting I did at the range with this opsol mini clip was in the shockwave and I had no issues with it. With the clip installed and using the mini-shells it increases the capacity of the shockwave from 5 to like 8 or 9 rounds. The other added benefit of using the mini-shells in the shockwave is that it greatly reduces recoil in shooting that little firearm. As I mentioned earlier though, I would stick with the mini-slugs or the buckshot shells if you were to use if for self defense. I just think the birdshot shells wouldn't have enough stopping power.
Keep a 2 3/4 in the chamber and then load the rest in mini shells 🤷♂️
7+1? Mine is 8+1. Is yours 20"?
Yeah, 20 inch barrel. I've never been able to get more than 7 in the tube.
@@darink300zx with 2-3/4 shells my 88 holds 8. Maybe they updated the model to hold 8 in the mag tube. It was advertised as 8+1 as well
My 500 a is a 8+1 also
Is there one for remington
no sadly
Please where can I get it?
Just search opsol mini-clip on google. I think brownells sells them and opsol even has a website of their own now. I got mine on amazon, but they don’t appear to sell them there any longer.
SO CAN U USE THE RUBBER PIECE WTH REGULAR SHELLS 2 3/4- 3 IN?
NO TOMMY HILFIGER, THIS THAT RALPH LAUREN no, it’s only for the aguilla mini shells, fortunately though it takes seconds to install/remove.
So the gun will not work with standard shells with the conversion in place? Is it an all or nothing sort of thing?
Zed Hiro yes, you're right. Fortunately though it takes only a few seconds to install or remove it. I mainly bought it to try in one of the new mossberg shockwaves, but thought I'd try it in this until I get the shockwave.
Zed Hiro The range today when
Wtf they don’t sell it anymore can’t find it. I thought perfect for my shockwave
Yeah, I think there were some people copying the design and selling them on amazon so the company Opsol only sells them on their website now. opsolmini-clip.com/product/opsol-mini-clip-2-0-flex/
and yeah, I use one on my shockwave, works great.
There good training rounds
Ray Johnson Good in home defense. Reduced over penetration
Whats the point of minishells they are more expensive then regular shells.
It is kinda odd. When I bought some years ago they were about the same cost as 2 3/4 shells, now they are quite a bit higher. May just be a supply and demand issue and once Aguila gets production of them back up, maybe they'll come back down. I did notice that when these adapters were introduced at shot show last year, the shells began selling out all over. I did notice they are becoming more available now though.
Uh.....more rounds!
will it work for a h&r partnr 12g?
uriel thomas it’s designed specifically for the mossberg 500/590 series so I doubt it, but I don’t have a pardner to try it on so I’m not sure.
H&R partner is a blend of an 870 action and a mossberg barrel. Won't work unfortunately.
You need the Olson mini clip !!!!!
that looks way better than the clip type
It works well, I had no issues with it at the range, just haven't had an opportunity to put a video up about it. I didn't know there was another type.
Here is a animation video on how the OPSol adapter works in Mossbergs.
th-cam.com/video/kbD6Yh0Ou58/w-d-xo.html
Where's the link?
Nice video...
Thanks for watching.
Nice. Have you tried it yet? I have a 590 that I'm wanting to try this in and was just curious. Thumb's up video!
Oh yeah, it worked great in the shotgun I used in this video, and a 590 shockwave (which is why I bought it). There's a video on my channel of it's function in this shotgun.
Works flawlessly in any Mossberg I own. Crazy capacity. Fun to shoot the little rascals. Will not work in Silencerco Salvo 12 as they have no wad.
holding it sideways is why it malfunctioned
James Moorer perhaps, may have been, it works great on the range I know that.
My maverick 88 and mossberg 500 malfunctioned 90% of the time using these rounds without the adapter regardless of how I held the gun.
With the OPSol they work flawlessly in all my Mossbergs
Thanks
Thankyou.
Can this Opsol mini clip works on Remington 870. Please reply...
No, this is specifically made to fit mossberg shotguns. I don't own a remington, so I'm only going from what I've read online, but my understanding is that the 870 will cycle the aguilla mini-shells without one of these.
Thanks!
454pakr you're welcome. Thanks for watching.
Buy the adapter direct from the company to prevent getting a cheap Chinese knockoff.
A good cheap copy and I have one on the way.
Just so you know, it's pronounced Ah-gee-lah. Means eagle in Spanish. Just helping out, I know it's an older video but just for future reference.
I had a bad experience with opsul
pls tell 4b$ we buy one TY poorer than joe dirt
Hello
#1. stop holding your shotgun sideways while racking. #2. make sure you buy the OPSol Mini-Clip 2.0 Flex there is a knock off out there for about $8 that does not work.
The holding of the shotgun like that was for the video, so you, the viewer could see it in action, obviously I wouldn’t hold it like this while actually using it.
@@darink300zx Was joking,😎 thanks for the video. And Merry Christmas
@@daymonlindsey8150 ok, cool, you’d be surprised how many comments I’ve got like that that were not as kind as yours and I don’t think they were kidding. Lol. Merry Christmas to you as well!
Wouldn't stay put in my 590. Too squishy. I'm sure if it were made with a harder rubber compound or urethane it would be perfect. It was a waste of time for me.
That’s interesting. I have two and both work great in my 500, 590 shockwave, and a maverick 88. There was a comment a while back that someone was selling knockoff ones on amazon that weren’t made by opsol, could you have gotten one of these by mistake?
@@darink300zx That may very well be. I tend to use Amazon for the free shipping though I don't remember where I purchased it. I have since bought the Defender adapter that I haven't had problems with as yet.
@@Katya5cat the Amazon knockoffs had all sorts of issues.
It would probably work better if you had the gun held up and down and not on its side
I did that for the video so that it could be seen. It did work 100% at the range in this shotgun and in a 590 shockwave.
Gas mask scoop
" I got it on" 😮 whoops "I'm gonna put it on safe" 😅
I would not trust that with my life
Can i use the adapter w My Dickinson Commando 12gauge ?
It’s made specifically for the mossberg action. I’m not familiar with the commando but from watching a video review of it, it doesn’t appear to be a clone of the mossberg, so I doubt it.