Shotgun Question

[cjpetherick]

 Anybody out there have an opinion on whether I should get the Mossberg 500 combo or the Remington 870 combo? I was heading in the direction of the Remington, but saw a nice Mossberg today at a great price that includes the scope. On the gun forums, it seems pretty much split down the middle with no one really saying the other is no good.

Anyone

Comments

[fearsclave]

You'd be fine with either; 870s have a slight edge in terms of solidity, Mossys have the better ergonomics. Love my 870s, but if my FLGS had been a Mossberg dealer instead I'd be loving my 500s.

[cjpetherick]

Yeah, that's what I figure. I'll probably just get the Mossberg since the price is much, much better than the Remington.

[fearsclave]

It's hard to go wrong with a Mossy. I fell in love with the very first one I handled; after hefting and shouldering it I knew that there was a pump-12 in my life :). And their tang safety rocks. So which model exactly are you contemplating?

[cjpetherick]

I'm not sure exactly. There were two at the local gunshop. Both were combos that came with a 12-gauge barrel and a rifled barrel for slugs, which we have to use for deer hunting around here. One was used and came with a sight, too. It was in great shape, and the price was great, too. I'll head back and check them out again if they're still there.

[cjpetherick]

Thanks for the info. I was looking at the 870 at Bass Pro, but my local gunshop had two 500s for sale. I thought about the 870, but I'd much rather support my local shop than the bigbox corporate store, so I think I'll be getting a 500 if it's still there.