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I agree. Completely legal. Mossberg has been selling that configuration under one model name or another (usually as a combo) for decades. Have had one for 20 years, which came as a combo. I think the pistol grip is useless except under some scenarios. May be restricted in Californoa and elsewhere, although when I purchased mine long ago, I was in CA.

For a purely defensive shotgun, you can't go wrong with either a Mossberg 500/590 or a Remington 870. All utterly reliable and reasonably priced. All have seen and still see lots of combat. My Mossberg 500 Persuader w/ 18.5" barrel, TruGlo Fiber Optic sights, and 6+1 capacity w/six in the side saddle has been with me for almost 20 years and has never had a hiccup. It sleeps next to me. My Mossberg 590 w/ 20" barrel, GR sights and 8+1 capacity with side saddle has been with me for several years and has been fantastic in in practice and 3-gun competitions. My Remington 870 w/ factory extended tube for 6+1 is also utterly reliable with a Knoxx Spec Ops adjustable stock, which absolves up to 80% of felt recoil, TruGlo Fiber Optic sights, and side saddle is a true chapion and has done well in competitions. Either Mossberg or Remington will do you well for the money.

I also have 5 different barrels for my Mossberg 500 for different applications, including a ML barrel which effectively turns it into a fairly decent inexpensive muzzle loader.