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tacticalkimchi
10-30-2012, 11:20 AM
I'm in the market for my very first shotgun. I'm eyeing the Mossberg 590 Special Purpose. I was originally looking at a Remington 870. Any pros or cons against Mossberg or Remington? Thanks.

Pedro3101
10-30-2012, 12:40 PM
Both are good guns, but when I was looking for mine, there were features I liked and disliked on both, but the feel and finish of the 870 was that much better, it just felt a more solid gun.

funkymonkey1111
10-30-2012, 12:45 PM
either will serve you well. However what swayed me to the mossberg is that the safety is on top of the receiver (activated by the thumb of your trigger hand) instead of on the trigger guard (remington).

the mossberg may feel a bit sloppier, but it is 100% reliable--and mil-spec, which the remington isn't.

tacticalkimchi
10-30-2012, 04:48 PM
Thanks for your info. I think I'll go with the Mossberg 590 Special Purpose. Although, the new Flex model is interesting.

GlassWolf
10-31-2012, 08:12 AM
Not a bad choice. I'm looking at a Mossberg 935 now myself with pistol grip and a rail, and a breaching choke. Good tactical shotgun for SD.

norahc
10-31-2012, 03:37 PM
Not a bad choice. I'm looking at a Mossberg 935 now myself with pistol grip and a rail, and a breaching choke. Good tactical shotgun for SD.
I'm going in the opposite direction. I'm currently looking to replace my collapsible stock with pistol grip on my 500A with a standard stock.

tacticalkimchi
11-06-2012, 10:23 PM
I've decided that either I will get a express tactical Remington 870 pump action or a Mossberg 930 semi-auto. Anyone like to share their opinions and/or experiences?

tacticalkimchi
11-16-2012, 10:39 AM
I've ordered the Mossberg 590A1 9 shot. I'm going to replace the regular stock with the ATI Talon 6 position adjustable stock that comes with a recoil reducing pad.

GlassWolf
11-16-2012, 01:49 PM
Either one is a great choice. Pick the one that fits you the best. Hold both and see what feels right in your hands.
I like the 930/935 myself, with a breaching choke, and a rail for a laser/tac light. Maybe even a red dot.

Gunnr
11-17-2012, 08:17 PM
Ive got me a Mossberg 500c with the smaller stock. It works great as a defensive shotty. It's a 20ga. that I shoot #3 buck with. Plenty good stuff. That shell holds 20 pellets at .22cal. For a 20ga. it makes a mighty hole. and my wife and daughter can shoot it. Nothing tactical on it wood furniture and a 22in. barrel. For the going prices of these you can't beat them.

tacticalkimchi
11-20-2012, 10:15 AM
Nice. I got to have an adjustable stock cause my arms are too short for the regular fixed stocks.

tacticalkimchi
11-20-2012, 10:16 AM
I may get the 930 after I get my 590A1 when I decide to get a semi-auto shotty.

Gunnr
11-20-2012, 11:17 PM
Nice. I got to have an adjustable stock cause my arms are too short for the regular fixed stocks.
You might want to check on the Mossberg 500 c its a childs stock. Its pretty small. You just might be able to use this gun. Just a thought...

willyd
09-15-2013, 10:47 AM
Same comments as Gunnr again. Purchased mine at one year old for $250. It is like new and in excellent condition.

C-C
10-12-2013, 05:14 PM
I would go with the 870, Finish is better, the trigger guard and many other little parts like that are just made better of steel rather than polymer, remington's customer service is better and they've sold more of the 870s than the 500's, 590's etc so the parts and accessories are more available and cheaper.

norahc
10-12-2013, 06:43 PM
I'm not a fan of the location of the safety on the Remingtons...I prefer the location of the Mossberg safety, which makes it more ambidextrous.

Gunnr
10-13-2013, 10:12 AM
I would go with the 870, Finish is better, the trigger guard and many other little parts like that are just made better of steel rather than polymer, remington's customer service is better and they've sold more of the 870s than the 500's, 590's etc so the parts and accessories are more available and cheaper.Bro the finish does nothing when it comes to dependability and shootability of any gun. Pretty guns are to look at. As for better parts from Remington and better availibility... Mossberg is the one shotgun that passed all US military testing and was used by LEO and military exclusively for many years. I also know of no one including myself thats had any problems with Mossberg customer service. Mossy work as good and as long as any other shotty and Ive never seen one that "cost too much". Mossys safeties and chambering buttons are way more ergonomic then Remington and you don't have to deal with the "trap door" when loading. I've looked hard... So what is the great advantage? Mossberg is like the AK47 of shottys. Its well made, reliable, inexpensive, Govt. approved for military use, easy to clean and easy to fix if need be. They have many aftermerket parts so they can be more tactical. To break it down, Remington is a plenty good shot gun and Mossberg is a great shot gun... End of rant. Peace all:p

FinishThaGame
04-08-2014, 01:20 PM
I have had 3 mossberg shotguns all for hunting purpose and I love them and they have all been 100% reliable. I would go with the Mossberg 590 because the 500 series has sooooooo many aftermarket parts it's crazy.

Gunnr
07-31-2014, 12:24 AM
I'm back in the game and a happy camper. Yeah guys I saved up and replaced my stolen Mossberg 500. Got the same exact gun only NIB this time. The kicker is I got it at Wal-Mart for 267.00. Thats cheaper then what I could find at gunbroker.com. Thats a first for me. It's a 20ga. with a 22 in. bbl. Holds 5+1 and it rocks for CQB. Yeah thats right I'm doing the happy dance right now.... Peace all.:cool: