Home Defense Shotgun on a Budget

Brady · June 22nd, 2009, 11:27 PM

I posted this a while back on another forum. Thought you might enjoy it. I know I did!

I finally got a decent camera (borrowed the daughter's) so I can now post some good pics.

I picked up this Westenfield pump last year before all the hullabaloo started with the buying craze. The Westernfield was a house brand name for Montgomery Wards department stores. Many stores bought 'contract' guns from big gun makers and had their own brand names put on them.

This one is a model Westernfield 550 I found on Gunbroker.com which is actually a Mossberg 500 12ga contract gun. It is chambered for 3-inch shells and HAD a 28 inch barrel and came with the original wood stock. It now has an 18 1/2 inch barrel. I cut it myself, it isn't beautiful but it is functional. The shotgun checked out great during a session at a friends property. It is for inside the house or in a close-in neighborhood so I keep 2 3/4 inch shells in it and on it. The tube holds five 2 3/4 inch shells.

I found the 'AR' style adjustable stock on Gunbroker as well. That, the forward pistol grip and the extra shell holders were a package deal and one of the very few things I paid full price for in quite a while. The shell holders hold 3 on each side. I thought they might be a distraction but they don't bother me at all. The kit is made by Pro-Mag.

I also found the 'used' heat shield on Gunbroker and no one wanted a used heat shield so that was fine with me. I really got it only because it has the 'ghost ring sights' on it.

The night light is pending.

You used to be able to pick these kind of things up cheap because few knew who actually made them and so stayed away from them. But that is changing quickly.

It's not new and shiny but it's mine.
Costs are listed below:

Westernfield M550AD = $77.00 including shipping!
FFL fee at local pawn shop = $25.00
'AR' style adjustable stock set = $80.00 including shipping.
Used heat shield w/ghost ring sights = $5.80 including shipping.

Total = 187.80

ME... =

and now...

NYcarry · June 22nd, 2009, 11:41 PM

Good deal!
Not bad at all!

mathewsman · June 23rd, 2009, 12:06 AM

TerriLi · June 23rd, 2009, 12:09 AM

I can barely believe the price, nice one there. Clashes with the couch though.....

retsupt99 · June 23rd, 2009, 12:22 AM

Nice!

Looks like you have the home well covered.

rex03 · June 23rd, 2009, 12:38 AM

I like it, and it's a great blend of parts to make what you want!!

MinistrMalic · June 23rd, 2009, 01:00 AM

It's a Franken-gun! :) Looks like it will go BANG when you pull the trigger, and with what you paid for it you got an epic win. Way to go!

sniper58 · June 23rd, 2009, 01:33 AM

You did well Grasshopper! Very nice set up and the price makes one drool!

PastorPack · June 23rd, 2009, 01:36 AM

Love it, nothing like a sawed-off shotty for home defense.

highoctane · June 23rd, 2009, 04:22 AM

Yep. That should do it!

June 22nd, 2009, 11:27 PM	#1
Brady Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 112	Home Defense Shotgun on a Budget I posted this a while back on another forum. Thought you might enjoy it. I know I did! I finally got a decent camera (borrowed the daughter's) so I can now post some good pics. I picked up this Westenfield pump last year before all the hullabaloo started with the buying craze. The Westernfield was a house brand name for Montgomery Wards department stores. Many stores bought 'contract' guns from big gun makers and had their own brand names put on them. This one is a model Westernfield 550 I found on Gunbroker.com which is actually a Mossberg 500 12ga contract gun. It is chambered for 3-inch shells and HAD a 28 inch barrel and came with the original wood stock. It now has an 18 1/2 inch barrel. I cut it myself, it isn't beautiful but it is functional. The shotgun checked out great during a session at a friends property. It is for inside the house or in a close-in neighborhood so I keep 2 3/4 inch shells in it and on it. The tube holds five 2 3/4 inch shells. I found the 'AR' style adjustable stock on Gunbroker as well. That, the forward pistol grip and the extra shell holders were a package deal and one of the very few things I paid full price for in quite a while. The shell holders hold 3 on each side. I thought they might be a distraction but they don't bother me at all. The kit is made by Pro-Mag. I also found the 'used' heat shield on Gunbroker and no one wanted a used heat shield so that was fine with me. I really got it only because it has the 'ghost ring sights' on it. The night light is pending. You used to be able to pick these kind of things up cheap because few knew who actually made them and so stayed away from them. But that is changing quickly. It's not new and shiny but it's mine. Costs are listed below: Westernfield M550AD = $77.00 including shipping! FFL fee at local pawn shop = $25.00 'AR' style adjustable stock set = $80.00 including shipping. Used heat shield w/ghost ring sights = $5.80 including shipping. Total = 187.80 ME... = and now... __________________ ...he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. Luke 22:36 USN; NRA; GOA - http://gunowners.org; GRGR-SC - http://www.scfirearms.org

June 22nd, 2009, 11:41 PM	#2
NYcarry Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate Posts: 505	Good deal! Not bad at all! __________________

June 23rd, 2009, 12:06 AM	#3
mathewsman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,044	nice __________________ NRA sence 2003 Colt defender Taurus .357 mag Beretta 92FS Brigadier Elite x box gamer tag mathewsman

June 23rd, 2009, 12:09 AM	#4
TerriLi Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 829	I can barely believe the price, nice one there. Clashes with the couch though..... __________________ I know not what this "overkill" means.

June 23rd, 2009, 12:22 AM	#5
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,710	Nice! Looks like you have the home well covered. __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

June 23rd, 2009, 12:38 AM	#6
rex03 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 346	I like it, and it's a great blend of parts to make what you want!! __________________ --I'M PROUD TO HAVE THE ABILITY TO BEAR ARMS-- Glock27/ KaBar TDI/ MTAC Holster. I have more also, but this combo. works well..

June 23rd, 2009, 01:00 AM	#7
MinistrMalic Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 481	It's a Franken-gun! :) Looks like it will go BANG when you pull the trigger, and with what you paid for it you got an epic win. Way to go! __________________ "...whoever has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one." (Luke 22:36) Here is my blog if you're interested :)

June 23rd, 2009, 01:33 AM	#8
sniper58 Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,243	You did well Grasshopper! Very nice set up and the price makes one drool! __________________ Tim BE PREPARED - Noah didn't build the Ark when it was raining! The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. Thomas Jefferson ________ NRA Life Member

June 23rd, 2009, 01:36 AM	#9
PastorPack Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,119	Love it, nothing like a sawed-off shotty for home defense. __________________ God is love (1 John 4:8)

June 23rd, 2009, 04:22 AM	#10
highoctane Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: tn Posts: 614	Yep. That should do it!

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