I've been looking (and searching archives) for a home/camp defense/knock-around shotgun and - like a bunch of other folks, apparently - am trying to choose between a Win 1300 Defender and a Mossberg 590.
I can find Winchesters in local shops, but not Mossbergs (they carry them, just out of stock). I like the 1300 but find that I'm reaching a bit for the pump. I haven't owned a pump (Mossberg 500) in about 5 years but don't remember that awkward feeling.
So, dumb question time: Is there a difference in the distance between the receiver and the pump between the two manufacturers or is the pump on the Mossy longer? Maybe I'm just out of practice.
Thanks much, folks.
Keith
I can find Winchesters in local shops, but not Mossbergs (they carry them, just out of stock). I like the 1300 but find that I'm reaching a bit for the pump. I haven't owned a pump (Mossberg 500) in about 5 years but don't remember that awkward feeling.
So, dumb question time: Is there a difference in the distance between the receiver and the pump between the two manufacturers or is the pump on the Mossy longer? Maybe I'm just out of practice.
Thanks much, folks.
Keith