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OPSol Mini-Clip 2.0 Flex (12 Gauge)

Drop-in adapter that enables Mossberg 500/590/Shockwave/Maverick 88 to cycle 1.75-inch Aguila mini shells, increasing tube capacity by 40-60% with reduced recoil.

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Quick Specs

Price
$19
Weight
0.5 oz
Brand
OPSol
Category
consumable

Features

  • Enables 1.75" Aguila mini shell cycling
  • Flex polymer construction
  • Drop-in installation (no tools)
  • Removable for standard 2.75"/3" shells

Capability Boosts

CQB+1
Reliability+1

Recommended For

Home Defense+2
Duty/Patrol
Competition
Vehicle Operations
Range Training
Outdoor Defense

Compatibility Tags

family: shotgunplatform: mossberg-shockwave-590platform: mossberg-590a1

Overview

The OPSol Mini-Clip 2.0 Flex is a small polymer adapter that drops into the loading port of a Mossberg 500/590/Shockwave/Maverick 88, enabling reliable cycling of 1.75-inch Aguila mini shells. Without the adapter, mini shells can mis-feed and fail to present to the chamber. With it, they cycle as reliably as standard 2.75-inch shells.

The practical benefit on a Shockwave is significant: the factory 5-round tube holds 8 mini shells, and mini-shell buckshot produces roughly 40% less felt recoil than full-size 2.75-inch 00 buck. For a 14-inch firearm with no stock, that recoil reduction is the difference between controllable follow-up shots and a weapon that fights the shooter on every round.

Installation is tool-free. The clip snaps into the shell lifter area and is removable in seconds when switching back to full-size ammunition. The 2.0 Flex version uses a softer polymer than the original for easier installation and removal. The clip is under $20, making it one of the cheapest meaningful upgrades for any Mossberg shotgun or firearm.

Key Features

  • Enables reliable cycling of 1.75" Aguila mini shells
  • Increases tube capacity 40-60% (5+1 becomes 8+1 with mini shells)
  • Reduces felt recoil by ~40% vs standard 2.75" buckshot
  • Tool-free drop-in installation and removal
  • Flex polymer for easy snap-in and snap-out
  • Compatible with Mossberg 500, 590, 590A1, Shockwave, Maverick 88

Pros

  • +8+1 mini shell capacity in a standard 5-round tube
  • +Dramatic recoil reduction on stockless firearms
  • +Under $20 is the cheapest capacity upgrade available
  • +Removable in seconds for standard ammo

Cons

  • Only works with Aguila brand mini shells
  • Mini shell buckshot has less terminal energy than full-size
  • Mini shells are more expensive per round than standard 12ga
  • Not compatible with Remington 870 or TAC-14

Detailed Specifications

Material
Flex polymer
compatibility
Mossberg 500, 590, 590A1, Shockwave, Maverick 88 (12ga only)
shellType
Aguila 1.75" Mini Shells
installation
Tool-free drop-in (removable)
weight
0.5 oz

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