12inch LOP vs 14 inch LOP CORRECTION MADE FOR THE FUN SUCKERS

[SinGin]

I found a mossberg 500 20 gauge and it has the 12inch lop, figure it's a youth model. The gun seems to fit me well. I'm not a tall guy, 5'8 on a good day. So I was wondering if anyone else prefer the 12 over 14? Any advantages or disadvantages? Thanks Sam

[Dtrkyman]

Whatever fits, make sure your thumb is not too close to your nose.

[silvestris]

12 feet is a large length of pull, but a shorter length will be appreciated when that gobbler gets you tied up in knots by coming in at an unexpected angle.

[Happy]

I never measured but a did take an inch off my 835. It fits me better in a seated position. I am 5"10

[snapper1982]

I would definitely get a 12" or 14"  and not '

[SinGin]

I would definitely get a 12" or 14"  and not '

I'll be sure to proof read everything you type in the future and call you out anytime you make a little mistake. But hey thanks anyway

[coyote1]

I cut all my shotgun stocks to fit. The advantage of having a gun that fits properly is it will shoulder smooth, point where you look and won't be reaching for the trigger.

The better fit will be noticeable on a turkey gun aiming (bead or optic) but you will really see the benefit wing shooting. It makes a world of difference.

[Don1967]

Definitely watch the thumb clearance I shot a friends 12 gauge that he had taken an inch off that thing was a nose buster with the same loads as I shoot it seemed recoil was worse with the short stock

[spurman]

I like a short stock. I've had the stock shortened on nearly all my shotguns.

[snapper1982]

I would definitely get a 12" or 14"  and not '

I'll be sure to proof read everything you type in the future and call you out anytime you make a little mistake. But hey thanks anyway

It was ment to be haha but seems your sense of humor is as bad as your understanding of inch and foot signs.

[Bowguy]

I'm very different here. I've been a gun guy all of my life. I've reloaded til I was blue in the face and loaded spackle buckets full of shells weekly. At a minimum I'd shoot 400 rounds a week and I think theh higher end was 1500.
It prob spanned about 15 years that consistant but I've always until very recently shot a lot. A gun must fit. There's pretty much no adult that needs a 12" gun. Imo it's a crazy fad. Not trying to offend no one. Try winshooting consistently w a short gun, or a long gun. Doesn't work out too well. Well we don't wingshoot turkeys do we? How many guys have had birds pop up after a missed shot and they needed to swing on em, or maybe just run away and still swing on em?It's still a moving target.
After years of practice I'd never shoot a kids gun. There really is no benefit. Ok so it weighs slightly less. Lighten up your vest or wear lighter shoes. Get a lighter gun. It's ballastically tougher imo to shoot a short barrel too. What's the advantage of this? A shorter swing? Maybe the two or three inch difference In barrel might hit a branch? Idk can't say I ever hit one.
Use what you want but there's no advantage in a youth gun except for a youth imo.
The average person is gonna shoot 14-1/4 on up. Stocks  can be cut. Clothing can and should be accounted for.

[Bowguy]

I should add a longer barrel adds a little weight up front and forces swing through as well. Check competitive shooters, are any one of them shooting a gun that doesn't fit? Why not?