870 or Mossberg?

Better shotgun

  • Remington 870 express

    Votes: 108 52.2%

  • Mossberg 500

    Votes: 99 47.8%
  • Total voters
    207
This is a once-a-week question. It's all personal opinion and you'll find about as many will vote for one as for the other. Both have a track record you can trust. If you are looking to buy, then try both, and get the one you like best.
 
Once a week? Once a day. He doesn't have to search, he just has to SCROLL DOWN to see the last 4 or 5 discussions.
 
Coke or Pepsi? Same difference. Get what you like. I prefer Mossberg, but that's just me. It has more to do with my being a contrarian (spelling?) against the veverable 870 that so many love. You can probably save a few bucks with the Mossy, but either will serve well. BTW, I prefer Pepsi.
 
I've owned a Mossy 500 and liked it a lot. It's a nice shotgun but it's not quite in the same league as an 870. A Mossy 590 would be a closer match and the prices are pretty close. Anyway for a simple home defense shotty any of the three will do just fine. Now if you're expecting armies of blue helmeted flesh eating Martian zombies I'd say spring for professional grade weapons like an 870 or a 590. ;)
 
So far, it is completely the opposite from this poll here.
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I think that's because they are completely different questions. There is no doubt in my mind that for a hunting situation that the 870 points a bit better. Both shotguns will happily digest thousands of rounds over a lifetime but the 870 (and the Mossy 590) are perhaps a bit more durable and would be better choices for a professional. But the OP asked about a SD/HD shotgun and a Mossy 500 will do that job just as well as an 870 for about $100-125 less, and can be had with both an 18" and a 28" barrel for $50 less than an 18" 870. That's money that can be invested in practice or a class.
 
As others have said, it probably doesn't matter. I've never shot a newer Mossberg, but their reputation is great. I own an 870 and am very proud of it.

If I were you, I'd shop around and just see if you can find a deal. You really can't go wrong.
 
huh, I preffer the mossberg but really thought the 870 would be way in the lead. a thought a lot of guys around here hated mossbergs, or mabey there is just a lot of lefties like me.
 
I chose a Mossy 590, but really, I don't think you can go wrong with either one. Both fine shotguns from good companies with long histories.

Good luck!
 
This may sound sacrilegious... I don't use a gun's safety, don't anticipate using one, and have no use for one. It's just one more thing to go wrong. When the bolt is is closed, I assume the gun is hot. Consequently, for my gun handling habits, the Mossberg's thumb safety is just something to get in the way. The only controls I want on a pump gun (beyond the cob) are the trigger and release. So, my choice would be between the Remington 870 Express and the Maverick 88. I voted for the R-870-Ex.

Okay, I do have some safeties that I use, but they're really hammer blocks. My S & W Model 52 Master, bullseye pistol is designed to allow dry firing practice when the "safety" is engaged.
 
Not only are there so many variants and families of each gun, each individual gun always seem to has it's own chracter. The best gun is going to the one you're comfortable with, kbnow how to use ina high-stress situation and one you've broken in and prepared properly. Personally, I like the Mossberg configuration better and they are usually much cheaper. With a little TLC your garden-variety 500 can turn into a lifelong friend.
 
870 all the way

I like Ford trucks too, but a Chevy will get you there. Mute point. Pick a brand and stay with. You need to know your gun better than your girlfriend. Although some days I can't decide which is more fun!
 
I can tell you this much if you would hand the 2 guns in this poll to a true machinist that could study each design and funtionablility of parts and what will last longer, the machinist would say 870 hands-down.

You guys are funny when you pick a Mossberg 500 over a 870 Express.

I'm still laughing! :D
 
Have used both in the line of duty. Bought a Mossberg 590A1 for my personal shotgun. Remington 870's are rugged....but the Mossy's ergonomics are FAR superior and they are just as rugged. Mossberg gets my vote.

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