If you are already the owner of a tactical shotgun such as the Mossberg 590 Shockwave or Remington Tac-14, you would agree that these compact guns are perfect for home protection. This makes them easily maneuverable on the field and their appearance is rather frightening, making them ideal weapons to have readily available. However, while this makes them very valuable and ideal for the purpose they are used in, it also has its downsides, since they are small in size.

Staying safe from the buildup of heat to the hands

One major drawback of tactical shotguns is the fact that the truncated barrel becomes very hot after firing multiple shots. After fewer than ten rounds, the barrel can get hot enough to scaldingly burn skin. A real buildup of heat at this advanced level of firing can make the weapon very hot to handle without the need of protective gloves.

A Tac-14 heat shield provides you with a critical barrier between your hands and the hot barrel. High quality heat shields such as those used by Shockwave Technologies consist of rigid composites that do not melt but rather absorb heat and reflect it in the process. The shield helps you keep the grip of your tactical shotgun enabling you to take more follow-up shots without holding your hand.

Improving the Grip for Enhanced Control

Slide-on heat shields such as the Shockwave Tactical Heat Shield are installed on the barrel to give the user a shield against heat. But they also provide you better grip and handling of the weapon when you aim and pump it at the time of shooting. This ergonomic gripping surface enables one to shoot the shotgun faster and at the same time, you do not let go of the gun.

The grip surface is ribbed for your comfort but it is provide with a rubber like texture that allows you to have a positive grasp of the weapon even if you are sweating, moving, and in a defensive stance. The Shockwave is stiff enough to contribute to total firmness but not too unyielding to cause discomfort when grasping or to slip out of our hands.

Accessorizing Your Tactical Shotgun

Honcho heat shield may perhaps be one of the more crucial add-ons on a tactical shotgun; however, it is only the tip of the iceberg. Once you protect your hands from heat, the options for other accessory rails such as light mounts, slings, magazine tubes, sidesaddle shell holders and many others become available. Accessory rail forends on shields from Shockwave Technologies make expanding your tactical shotgun simple and intuitive.