It is quite true and obvious that the heat shield has the pivotal and main purpose of protecting the shooter’s hand from the heat in the barrel after shooting many rounds of shotgun shells. In its absence, the barrel generally becomes very hot making handling of the shotgun tough and uncomfortable, not to mention the danger of burning oneself. The heat shield also helps to have an air space around the barrel to enhance the flow of air and therefore lesser heat.

Greater Stability

Due to the heat shield managing to confine the heat build-up to the barrel, the shooter gains more control over the firearm. In slippery hands, excessive heat can make gripping difficult; the shooter’s hand sweats, and the grip, or the fore-end, becomes slippery. Due to the heat shielding of the barrel making the temperature bearable, the shooter’s hand becomes steady for better aim.

When it is hot and you fire the weapon, there are heat waves coming up the barrel and when these rays reflect on the target, the bullet does not hit the target as expected later on. The Mossberg heat shield  negates or minimizes this mirage influence, thus enhancing the shooting precision of firearms in hot environments.

Prevents Barrel Corrosion

Heat tends to cause the barrel, bluing, or any other kind of barrel-protecting finish, to corrode faster. The heat shield also helps keep the barrel cool to control heat which aids in retaining the finish and looks of the shotgun.

Some heat shields feature Picatinny rail or other rotary-style mounts for tactical flashlights, lasers, and other targeting accessories that can be installed without any additional work on the shotgun. There are compromises as what is used to protect the barrel in a heat shield does mean extra weight and size at the muzzle end of the gun. Go ahead! Claim the top benefits of the Mossberg heat shield and Mossberg Maverick 88 heat shield.