Quest for NYC shotgun comes to an end ?

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Hi, in a previous post, I wanted a mean looking shotgun, "as if an assault team came in the door looking for a meth lab" as in very intimidating.

Thanks all who replied, One of the suggestions was a maverick 88 security.

I really liked the look of that one.

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Maverick 88 Security 6 shot model: The MSRP on the site said $199. That is dirt cheap ! ?

Or do you think for 7 dollars more $206 MSRP I should get the 8 shot model ?

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Thanks for reading.
 
Shot Guns

When it comes to shotguns, I wouldn't look for bargain basement. I would get a Remington 870 Police.
 
really :) ? I think this does look rather cool too ! $340 ? REMINGTON 870 EXPRESS 12/18/3" SHOTGUN SYNTHETIC STOCK

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the police series u mentioned are kinda pricy... at over 400 dollars with some 500 and + ! :eek:

is there an advantage of the remingtons over the lesser priced maverick 88 ? I saw the maverick featured at the box o truth site here : http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot3.htm, it cant be that bad can it?
 
I was told that any of the big manufacturers would do..Meaning Mossberg, Remington and Benelli. And, I believe boxotruth said it was a Mossberg Maverick..So, if thats what you want, thats what you want.

Alot, of people love their 870s though including me:)
 
I love my Mossberg 590 model 50665. 8 shot capacity, 20" barrel, front bead sight only (I don't dig the whole ghost ring thing), speedfeed stock (a huge plus), and parkarized finish. I couldn't be happier. I think Bud's Gun Shop has a good deal going right now.
 
can anyone tell me if there really is $140 dollars worth of difference between the security 88 6 shot vs the reminington 870 express ?

if no, I'll buy the security, if yes, I'll buy the 870 express, they both look pretty cool, unfortunately there are only two gunstores near me, both stock very little. mostly just some handguns in a display case.
 
Any of the Big Four will do the job. But, 95% of the "Serious" shotguns used in this country are 870s. They just keep working.

A couple days ago, I took a couple shots with my HD 870. Nothing amazing about that, but I've had this one since 1959. It was made in 1950, first year of production. At least 15K of shells have gone through it, used it for everything from geese to 3 gun. No glitches.

Cleaned, stored and cherished. My grandkids and great grandkids to come will be glad I took care of it.....
 
mossburg 590

hi,
all i know is i took a 590 to a tactical shotgun course.

we shoot a total of 800 rnds, (bird, 00buck & slugs) over 4 days.
i didn't clean, oil, adjust anything at the course.

when i got home and cleaned all of the dust, weeds, dirt, lead, fouling & just plain old dirt out of it. i was amazed that just like the energizer bunny it just kept going and going.

if the 590 is anything like the 500, i would think that it would be allright
 
an M-590A1 or 870Police is what I have, just remember no Pistol grips, folders or pistol gripped stocks! God forbid they should see these "evil features" and revoke your rifle permit.:barf:
 
I am not overly into HD guns that hold 8 shots, pistol grips, sidesaddles and the general Rambo mentality.. But, if you are "serious" about a gun get a Remington,, if you want just "cool" get anything that suits you and is cheap. It might even work when the chips are down, but then, maybe for only one shot in your running gun battle with a BG that thought you were an easy mark because you weren't home. I would sure like to see an article on how many people really get into a 3,4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 shot skirmish with a robber etc. I usually get flamed by the Rambo's in here for my attitude, only because it makes sense and it hurts the "macho" immage some want to portray. If you can't hit a BG with the first shot, what the hell makes you think he isn't a better shot than you. He may just take you out while you are trying to pump your shotgun. What happens if you get winged with his shot and you have only one hand available, bet you would wish you had a semi auto you could fire one handed. Being prepared "in the event" makes sense, being a movie star Rambo, is simply stupid. Some of you guys run off at the mouth about doing this or doing that, I bet there isn't 10 of you that ever had any real training on the subject. I was also a Sheriff Deputy in Wayne County, NY for several years, and managed to somehow get by with just a standard Remington 870, standard stock and all. I did get some intense training and some of it was OJT. As I said, reasonable preparedness is good, the BS gets deep in some of these threads.
 
Hi sheriff, My training is from the US Army, infantry. fort benning Georgia. We trained with firearms, grenades, mines, hand to hand, and a short session with a bayonet with the idea that if in these modern times, we still have to use a bayonet, things have gone seriously, seriously wrong.

I like a macho, looking gun, just because I'm into cool looking things, of course if the decoration deteriorates performance then of course not, but if all else equal, why not have a cool looking gun? of course cool being defined as how you like your stuff, as an individual.

Some people think wood grain is cool, I prefer black. I like the tactical look, and I prefer woodland camo and think the new digital BDUs look awful.

We all have our preferences, and mine is mean looking. with functionality being priority.

By all means, your post made it sound like as if the Maverick Security 88 is not a good weapon and might fail.

you made it sound like remington made shotgun will not fail. If this is indeed the case, I would get the one that works when I need it to.

Is that what you are saying ? that the 199 dollar maverick security 88 is not a good gun ? / weapon ?
 
You know what I hate...

guys that feel they have to call anyone that doesn't prefer a wood gun a "Rambo", or guys that even say "Rambo" for anything on TFL!:rolleyes:
 
I too spent some time at Ft Benning in the 60's in the 101st Airborne. Ramboism is a mental state backed up by immagination of things that make you feel good,but not necessarily things that are real world. If you want a Mossberg.. go for it.. I could care less. The bottom line I guess is that there has been tons more Rem's made than Mossbergs, most Police departments use them including the military. I have no idea of why, except for whatever testing they do to determine the "best". You like inexpensive Mossbergs over a more expensive Remington.. God bless you...Actually I don't even care as my HD gun is a Rem 1100 which I can fire one handed.
 
Pistol grips and side saddles don't take any functionality away from a standard shotgun, so what's wrong with them? In fact, why did cops go to semi auto handguns and get rif of the revolver? I mean, gun fights are usually over in less than 3 shots (retired NYPD here, I know what I'm talking about).

It's called progress. If I can have 8 shots at the ready (7 more than I'll PROBABLY need), I'll take them. Doesn't cost any more to be more prepared.
 
Well if the Police went to semi auto handguns,,,, why does everybody say you need a pump shotgun as opposed to a semi auto shotgun? Doesn't seem to fit. So if most gunfights are over in 3 shots,, what is the reason for sidesaddles and 8 round magazines??And if it is 7 more than you need,, what is the argument with my statements????? pertaining to Rambo mentality?????
 
hey sheriff, no wonder you keep referring to "rambo" you old ! ha ha ha...

I cant even remember the movie, I saw it on free TV as a kid.

you said "Actually I don't even care as my HD gun is a Rem 1100 which I can fire one handed."

Fire a Rem 1100 one handed ? Whos RAMBO now ? I can imagine you with one in each hand, shooting, and screaming "DIE" at the top of your lungs. ( kidding )

"I too spent some time at Ft Benning in the 60's in the 101st Airborne."

I dropped by there once, (didnt go airborne) but they had the cutest prettiest houses with little white picket fences and everything ! Those houses were small, dont know if they had them in the 60's but it was 97, and those houses were damn cute. ( for serene mind maybe? )

but is the maverick really unworthy to own ? Does it suck so bad ?
 
Hey,, I am old,, so I have seen a lot too. I don't remember any white picket fences per se. As far as firing my 1100 one handed, it was in reference to being wounded and only having one hand to shoot with,, pumps take 2 hands to operate,, semi's can be operated one handed if necessary. Mossbergs are fine, I just prefer Remingtons because of a lot of personal experiences with 870's and 1100's and limited time with Mossbergs. I look at the fit and finish of the 2 and the Remingtons exhibit better fit of the wood and better finish to the metal. Maybe that is why the Mossbergs are so cheap.. Not a lot of attention to detail, so I have to wonder if the lack of fit and finish spills over into quality, which is part of fit and finish,, and maybe the intrenals with the same attitude of quality.
The houses you refer too may have been Officer quarters. I doubt they were BOQ though,
By the way,, I am no longer in Law Enforcement. I gave it up several years ago, I got tired of the BS and lawbreakers having more rights than their victims. Pissed me off, it still does,, but we have to be politically correct,,don't we,,,, heaven forbid we did something a court (read Lawyers) to a child rapist,someone that killed your Mother or worse, that violated his civil rights. I had enough of the BS and simply got out,, lots of us LEO"s doing that. Thank your Liberal system for that. Sorry, I just got on a rant tonight,, something hit a nerve and pi$$ed me off.
 
Nothing against a Remington...

as you can see on my signature, I own one. I love it! I just think a shotgun should be able to take a beating and I dont like to have a wood stock on my gun that shows the beating I have given it! That's all. That doesn't mean I'm Rambo.
 
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