Leather Forend Straps & Grip Wraps for Mossberg & Remington

Some firearms just look right wearing leather

You notice it before you pick one up. The grain, the stitching, the way the leather follows the shape of the grip or forend—it gives a familiar firearm a little more character. Then you put your hand around it, and the appeal goes beyond looks.

A fitted leather wrap adds texture where your hand rests. A forend strap gives your support hand something to anchor against as you work the action. They’re small additions, but they change the feel of the firearm without needing to make a big statement.

That’s what we build at Busted B Leather: leather forend straps and grip wraps for the Mossberg 500/590, Mossberg Aftershock 990, Remington TAC-14, and Remington 870 shotguns. Each piece is handmade in Lone Oak, Texas, with attention to the fit, the feel, and the details you’ll notice every time you pick it up.

Where your hand meets the leather

A forend strap and a grip wrap bring something different to the firearm.

The strap mounts to the forend, creating an anchor for your support hand. It helps you maintain hand placement while working the action, with keeping your hand behind the muzzle always part of proper handling.

A grip wrap follows the shape of the grip or corn-cob forend, adding leather for additional grip and protection. It puts the grain and texture right under your hand, where you can appreciate them every time you use it.

Some folks want that clean, classic leather look. Others want a stamped design that gives the piece a little attitude. And some prefer a hide with enough natural character that it doesn’t need anything added. That’s where the leather choice comes in.

Two leathers, plenty of character

Smooth, full-grain Hermann Oak cowhide is our standard leather. It’s the classic choice: a smooth surface, a clean finish, and the kind of character that develops as the leather breaks in and sees use.

It’s also the choice for decorative stamping. Designs such as “Come and Take It” or a Spartan motif, where offered, show clearly in the smooth leather and give you another way to make the finished piece your own.

Genuine Water Buffalo takes the look in a more rugged direction. The grain is more pronounced, the texture has its own personality, and the extra durability suits gear that gets used. No two pieces look exactly alike, which is part of the appeal.

All of our forend straps and grip wraps can be upgraded to Genuine Water Buffalo. While Hermann Oak is our cowhide option, the Water Buffalo gets its distinctive look and feel from buffalo hide.

There is one detail to keep in mind when choosing: decorative stamps are available only on smooth Hermann Oak leather. Genuine Water Buffalo cannot be stamped. If you have your eye on a stamped design, choose smooth Hermann Oak. If you love the natural grain of Water Buffalo, let the hide do the talking.

The fit matters as much as the finish

Good-looking leather still needs to fit properly.

Forend shapes, dimensions, and rib patterns can vary, and those differences matter when you’re wrapping leather around them. A wrap should follow the part it covers, so we pattern our pieces for the applications shown in each listing.

Before ordering for your Mossberg 500/590, Mossberg Aftershock 990, Remington TAC-14, or Remington 870 shotgun, take a look at the product’s fit and compatibility details. If your exact firearm or forend configuration isn’t listed, contact us before placing the order. We’ll help confirm whether we have the right piece for it.

That little bit of checking up front helps you choose a piece you’ll be happy to put on your firearm.

Finishing your build

Once you’ve confirmed the fit, you can choose the leather, color, finish, and available stamp options shown in the listing. Whether you keep it simple or add a decorative design, those choices give the finished piece its personality.

We also offer a Mossberg 500/590 Raptor Grip add-on for an additional charge if you need one to complete your setup. We do not offer the Raptor Grip add-on for the Mossberg Aftershock 990.

All upgrades carry an additional charge, with pricing shown as you select your options.

In the end, the right strap or wrap should feel like it belongs on the firearm. Smooth Hermann Oak with a stamped design, or Genuine Water Buffalo with its grain on full display—either way, it’s leather made to be handled, used, and enjoyed.

Browse our forend strap and grip wrap lineup, find the piece that fits, and make it yours. We’ll build it here in Lone Oak, Texas.