Looking to get a mossberg?

Question

Want a sleek, impressive designed- 250-400 range shot gun...any recommendations on first shotguns or good ones?

Answer 1

There is an old saying that applies here..."Imitation is the most flattering."

The Remington 870 Wingmaster and the Express 870 are the shotguns that all other pump shotguns are measured by.
The Mossberg 500 series are excellent shotguns themselves but the whole reason that they were produced in the first place was to compete for a market share of the Remington 870's already established fame. You'll find the Mossberg's to be cheaper in price but not cheaper in manufacture or materials....
I am partial to the Remington 870 models myself (I have 4) and I truly feel they are worth the difference in price. Both guns have many barrels and accessories that will fit them for any hunting or personal defense needs. It's just down to what you like the best,the money difference if you are willing to spend it for better quality, and only you can decide that.Good Luck with whatever you finally choose!

Answer 2

I've owned both. I've maintained both. I've repaired and modified both. If this is your first foray into the world of shotgunning, the Mossberg wins hands down -- it is MUCH easier to work on with a minimum of tools than the 870 and is significantly more forgiving in method of assembly and disassembly. That being said, there are things you can't do with a Mossberg in stock configuration without gunsmithing that you can with an 870 without -- but that's not going to be your bailiwick for some time, I don't think, so that's really not as much a concern. When I was maintaining shotguns as an armorer, I MUCH preferred working on the Mossbergs than the Remingtons, and if I were to take a job as an agency armorer again, I would be the same way -- they're just easier to deal with all the way around at the armory level. Parts come apart and go together smoothly, they don't require a whole lot of tools, and for the most part, common sense will get you through; Can't say the same for the Remington, which can be a source of frustration for hobbyists and shotgun novices. The Remington has a smoother action, and has more modification potential due to the way it's built. As far as reliability goes, I have had no problems with either one, though I do give due weight to the fact that the Mossberg passed the mil-spec testing. Get a Mossberg 500A (12-gauge). If possible, get three barrels for it: 1) 18.5" or 20" riot barrel with either bead or ghost ring sights (Home defense, personnel engagement) 2) 20" to 22" rifled slug barrel with either good quality rifle sights, a scope mount, or both (Hunting larger game or medium distance work) 3) 22" to 30" lightweight barrel with interchangeable chokes (For skeet, trap, dove, and waterfowl) If you can only get ONE barrel, get the 20" cylinder bore riot barrel -- you can do everything with it in a pinch, though not as well as the specialty barrels. I recommend that it be a Magnum receiver and barrel (you don't have to shoot magnum loads in it...you just can if you need to) That's my personal suggestion.

Answer 3

For your price range I'd opt for a Remington 870 express, I've got both the mossberg in a 12 and a Remington in a 12.. The remington is hands down a better gun for just a few more dollars. The Express is the same as the Wingmaster without the fancy wood.

Answer 4

Mossberg 500....or a Remington 870. No tough question there. Your best price? Check your local pawn shops. Both are common.

If you decide on the Mossberg and plan to increase the magazine capacity later on, you probably want to go ahead and buy a 590 right now instead of the 500. It can be converted to shorten the magazine back to a 500 far cheaper than the 500 can be increased to a 590. You need to replace both the magazine tube and barrel to do either.

Answer 5

if you like the look and feel of an over under Academy sports is selling Yildiz OU Turkish made shot guns for less than 400 bucks. i got the 20 guage and put a nice recoil pad on it and i love it. shot hundreds of rounds thru it at the skeet range and sporting clays. Took it opening dove morning and got 10 with it. What i like is it will shoot any load you stick in it. SOme of the cheaper autos like Stoeger for instance wont cycle light loads. You cannot go wrong with the Mossberg or the Remington 870.

Answer 6

I would consider the Remington 870 pump, or semi-auto. I own a Remington and a Mossberg, but I thing the Remingtons have got an edge over the Mossbergs in quality.Don't get me wrong they are both excellent guns, butI think the Remington is better.

Answer 7

Mossberg Field Grade at Walmart*

Answer 8

if you want a pump gun the I would go with the Remington 870
I think it is a little better than the Mossberg 500
both are good though
If you are just wing shooting and don't intend on deer hunting with it and want an over under then you could think about a Stoeger condor it can be had for about $350
don't know much about them other than alot of people doing sass or cowboy shooting use their coach gun and they are supposed to be buffalo tuff and they are owned by Benelli
here is a link to Stoeger
http://www.stoegerindustries.com/firearms/condor.tpl

Answer 9

The mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag is in your price range and its an awesome all around shotgun.

I love mine. I don't care about anyone elses opinions against Mossbergs.

They are top notch guns.

Miketyson26

Answer 10

some things to think about......how are you going to use it
deer hunting? you would want to get a gun with a rifled slug barrel.Check ou the stats on Horndary's SST sabot slug rounds, and you should use them in rifled barrel.
all around use? get a combo set with a ribbed barrel and a slug barrel. Turkey hunting? consider a camo pattern on the gun(I would)

as far as aesthetics.....as of late I don't like what I see(in the stores) in how mossberg is finishing the stocks on their shotguns.