JJHNSN Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Shotty...saving Internet bandwidth one character at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJHNSN Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) Here is a SHOTTY I'd love to have. Franchi SPAS-12 Edited September 9, 2017 by JJHNSN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OV1kenobi Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 If I had to start out as a newbie I would go with the Mossberg 500. I am a Remington 870 Wingmaster 12 gauge man simply because I was given an older one by my father. Beautiful shotgun. I have since acquired various choke tubes and barrels in all sorts of configurations, so that's what I have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJHNSN Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I've been thinking more about this question ... and, I really just want to repeat that the Mossberg is the better choice for a shotgun noob, particularly one who wishes to get a good basic "tactical" model...the Mossberg has better functionality, the safety is better, and loading it is much easier and you won't get your thumb caught on the follower, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batesmotel Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 As far as chokes go I hunt with improved or full. For trap I use Full Trap or Extra Full Trap. I have a Super Full Trap also but I seldom use it. The pattern is just too tight. I either miss or vaporize the target. No in between. Get a a good gun and buy chokes as needed. They are not that expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy tom Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 On 8/22/2017 at 11:24 PM, Eric said: Mossberg 500 Persuader. Great pump gun. Here is mine: I love that shotgun. tom. :thumbsup: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy tom Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 On 8/14/2017 at 0:34 AM, Pepiot said: Not at all, the maverick 88 is a great shotgun. I prefer it over my mossberg 500, mainly due to the heavy trigger pull on the 500. I like the Maverick's cross-bolt safety. tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spats McGee Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 On 8/13/2017 at 10:23 PM, PNWguy said: . . . . Mossbergs and Remington 870. He found the Mossberg 88 package with the field barrel and short barrel Nothing wrong with any of those choices. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osbornk Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 On 8/14/2017 at 12:34 AM, Pepiot said: Not at all, the maverick 88 is a great shotgun. I prefer it over my mossberg 500, mainly due to the heavy trigger pull on the 500. I bought the Mossberg 500 field/deer combo over the Maverick 88 because of the wood furniture and the location of the safety. I like the safety location because it is easier to manipulate and see. I paid $298 for the field/deer combo at Walmart. It has the long field barrel with 3 choke tubes and the rifled slug barrel with rifle sights. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPTim Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minervadoe Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 A friend of mine had one of those Mossberg combo kit and he really shot the crap out of that gun. It's a great way to go. Good gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Stick Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 (edited) If you’re going to leave it with a hunting style stock I like the 500’s sliding top mount safety If if you want a pistol grip the 870 has a better safety on the trigger guard. I own both 870 and a 500. They’re both solid guns that are essentially identical. The 88 is a good gun, but only has a single action bar (link between bolt and pump) I’ve heard of people bending/breaking them over the course of thousands of rounds. But it’s cheap and easy to fix. Plus at that point you’ve likely run more money through the gun than you have in it. Edit to add, it appears the new 88’s now have twin action bars, so they’re the cross bolt safety version of the 500. Edited January 7, 2018 by AK_Stick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Beararms Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 870 express 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G23c Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 On 9/10/2017 at 2:51 PM, JJHNSN said: I've been thinking more about this question ... and, I really just want to repeat that the Mossberg is the better choice for a shotgun noob, particularly one who wishes to get a good basic "tactical" model...the Mossberg has better functionality, the safety is better, and loading it is much easier and you won't get your thumb caught on the follower, etc. I just picked up a Mossberg 500 with the youth stock for my middle daughter. Easy choice with the price, tang safety, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G23c Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 On 1/6/2018 at 4:54 PM, NPTim said: nice, thats a hardcore look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke45 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 If money is the issue how about a Rock Island Armory shot gun 12 ga. Got mine from Classic Firearms. 2 bbls. with chokes for long bbl. Marine chrome plated. and pistol grip all for $200. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collim1 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Polive trade in Wingmaster. Then when he can afford it, find a used Wingmaster Remchoke barrel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collim1 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 On 9/8/2017 at 7:55 AM, JJHNSN said: Here is a SHOTTY I'd love to have. Franchi SPAS-12 Definite cool factor! But after handling and firing one in person.....meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpadams6 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 In today's market, the only good current 870 is the police magnum. It's still built with quality parts and a high attention to detail. It it however just about double his budget. The below gun is a 2016 870P. I was under the impression they were NOS from the late 90's as the reviews seemed to suggest, but they were brand new. Your buddy can get into an Express model that is new for around that budget if he shops around. I have an Express model made by the current Remington, though it's a few years old. It's an ok gun, but the police model makes it look and feel like a turd. Unless he could get a nice used 870P model, he should pass on Remington all together. I don't know enough to speak about the Mossbergs, but I have handled some current 500's and 590's. I'd take one of those over a low end Express model Remington any day of the week. Older wingmasters are nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMyers Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I like the Mossberg 500 because there are so many different options for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Stick Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Purchasing one of the Mossbergs new is probably the best value for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JArthurD Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 On 8/23/2017 at 12:13 AM, Eric said: Its my E-Lime-inator. I guess you won't have to worry about losing that gun anywhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JArthurD Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 On 7/2/2018 at 8:48 AM, Collim1 said: Definite cool factor! But after handling and firing one in person.....meh. Most folks I know who have spent alot of time shooting 12 gauge shotguns would NOT want that fish-hook against their shoulder. I sighted in a slug scope one time at the range. Put about 50 shells through a gun with solid padding and still went home with a dark purple shoulder. Can't imagine what that thing will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointblank Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Mossberg has maintained their quality over the years. Remington has dropped off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagamor Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 If he's only shooting trap once in awhile, the Mossberg 500 or Remington 870 will serve him well. If he get's into trap down the road he'll want something else, they kick like a mule. If he's got some funds to play with a Remington 11-87 would go a long way, especially one set up for trap. I have a trap addiction so my opinion is skewed. If he's got a cool $10 grand get a Kolar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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