Description
The TacStar Front Grip swaps out your factory forend for a vertical, Thompson-style grip that changes how a 12 gauge Mossberg pump feels in your hands. Instead of pulling straight back on a slide, you get a full wraparound hold that pulls recoil energy into both hands, which translates to less muzzle jump and quicker follow-up shots. It's a popular upgrade for home-defense builds and anyone who just likes the classic tactical look.
Why the TacStar Forend Grip Works
The shape is the whole story here. TacStar built this grip with a deliberate width, a rearward angle, and a back swell so recoil spreads evenly rather than slamming into your support hand. The body is injection-molded from high-impact ABS polymer and finished with a light pebble grain texture, so it stays planted even with gloves on or when your hands are sweaty at the range. Feedback from owners consistently points to a comfortable, secure hold and a build that feels solid rather than cheap and hollow.
Fitment and Installation for the Mossberg 500 Grip
This is a 12 gauge specific part and it fits the Mossberg 500, 590, 600, and Maverick 88 platforms. Because Mossberg uses the same forend dimensions within a gauge, a 12 gauge grip made for the 500 drops right onto a 590 or a Maverick 88 without adapters. Installation is a straightforward swap using the hardware in the box, and it requires no permanent changes to the shotgun. Plenty of first-timers knock it out in a few minutes, though it's worth noting the grip ships without printed instructions, so a quick look at an online walkthrough helps if you've never pulled a Mossberg forend before.
What Sets This Grip Apart
Made in the USA, this is the front forend grip only, not a full stock kit. If you want the full pistol-grip aesthetic and improved control without the cost of a complete conversion, the TacStar front grip is one of the simplest ways to get there.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: TacStar
- Manufacturer Part Number: 1081151
- UPC: 751103011515
- Color: Black
- Material: High-Impact ABS Polymer
- Finish: Light Pebble Grain Texture
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Fits: Mossberg 500, 590, 600 & Maverick 88
- Product Type: Tactical Front Forend Grip
- Length: 9.9 in
- Country of Origin: Made in USA
What’s Included
- TacStar front forend grip
- Mounting hardware for installation
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the TacStar Front Grip fit my Mossberg 590 or Maverick 88?
Yes. This 12 gauge grip fits the Mossberg 500, 590, 600, and Maverick 88 because Mossberg uses the same forend dimensions across those models within the same gauge. Just make sure your shotgun is a 12 gauge, since this part is gauge-specific and won't fit a 20 gauge tube correctly.
Is this a full stock kit or just the front grip?
This listing is for the front forend grip only. It replaces your slide forend and does not include a rear pistol grip or buttstock. If you're after the full tactical setup, you'd pair this with a separate pistol-grip stock.
How hard is the TacStar Mossberg 500 grip to install?
It's a simple swap that uses the included hardware and requires no gunsmithing or permanent modifications. Most people install it in just a few minutes. It ships without printed instructions, so if it's your first time removing a Mossberg forend, a quick online video makes the job easy.
Does the front grip really reduce felt recoil?
The vertical shape, rearward angle, and back swell are designed to spread recoil energy evenly into both hands rather than concentrating it. That fuller two-handed hold helps tame muzzle rise and makes follow-up shots quicker and more controlled compared to a standard slide forend.






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