Is that a normal Mossberg combo with the 28"/18" barrels or something your store has put together? I'm in the market to buy exactly the same thing but I haven't seen a combo with the barrels.
Okay, I'm picking up a 12ga Mossberg 500 with synthetic stock. I went to some used gun and pawn stores and I can actually get a new one for just a little more (about $260 for 28"/18" barrels). There's just something I like about a pump shotgun.
Good call. You want be disappointed..Okay, I'm picking up a 12ga Mossberg 500 with synthetic stock. I went to some used gun and pawn stores and I can actually get a new one for just a little more (about $260 for 28"/18" barrels). There's just something I like about a pump shotgun.
Is that a normal Mossberg combo with the 28"/18" barrels or something your store has put together? I'm in the market to buy exactly the same thing but I haven't seen a combo with the barrels.
I've worked at my clubs trap shoot every month, year round, for over 15 years.
All 12 ga. with very few exceptions. Bigger bore = more pellets = more broken birds. The only time you'll feel the difference in recoil is with a 3 1/2" turkey load through a xtra full choke. Even then, suck it up, be a man and grin like you enjoyed it.
As to the make/model, I have a Remington 1187. I'd buy another in a heartbeat. They are often sold as a combination with vent rib (long bird/trap/turkey) and slug (short slug/defenze) barrels. Autoloaders are fun and fast. Gas operation also soaks up some recoil.
Wood or synthetic? Your preference. Wood is mine. I love walnut.
Buy a 12 gauge. Everybody else did.
Not to mention 12ga is most plentiful, widest variety of shot, and cheapest. There should be no other calibers in shotguns. I shot 12ga. John Wayne Style (one handed as a kid when i broke my arm) so I'm not sure what these poster mean by heavy recoil. My 10ga pump has some but nothing like say a 300 winmag.
Pretty much, you can't go wrong for general use with a Mossberg500/Maverick 88(same gun, same manufacturer, slightly different features, lower price) or a Remington 870(870 Express model offered at a lower price point).
The mossberg/maverick will probably be more reliable and the remington is probably more popular but we're splitting hairs here(as in 1 jam in 10000 rounds versus no jams). Both are battle tested and work fine.
Price both out, see what you can get them for, the mossberg will probably cost less, so I'd probably go with the mossberg.
Pretty much, you can't go wrong for general use with a Mossberg500/Maverick 88(same gun, same manufacturer, slightly different features, lower price) or a Remington 870(870 Express model offered at a lower price point).
The mossberg/maverick will probably be more reliable and the remington is probably more popular but we're splitting hairs here(as in 1 jam in 10000 rounds versus no jams). Both are battle tested and work fine.
Price both out, see what you can get them for, the mossberg will probably cost less, so I'd probably go with the mossberg.
Yeah, the only place I know that has them is Big 5 Sporting Goods, but they're only on the west coast. They regularly have this deal for $279. I went to a few pawn/gun stores in the area and used 500s are going for at least $200 (with only one barrel).
The Mossberg I'm looking at I think is 5+1 capacity. Is that enough for a home defense situation? I guess it's only 1 or 2 less than something like a 1911. I just want to make sure in case I use it for that.
EDIT: okay that's probably not a great question since most revolvers are 6 shot.... if you can't hit something with a shotgun in 6 tries you probably shouldn't be using one
remington 870 no brainer. Anyone who says mossberg 500 over that is just plain wrong.
You can get an 870 express for about 260 after rebate at walmart. Its a great gun will last you 50 years.
Well there is a catch with the Mossberg 500 combo - the 28" barrel is a fixed (non-removable) choke. It is a modified choke. Does anyone know, will a modified choke be fine for casual trap shooting?
My plan is to get a cheap pump and shoot singles for a while. If I like it and want to get into more, keep the pump for self-defense and get a semi to use for trap. Is a modified choke okay in the meantime?
I talked to a friend of mine that is quite good at trap and skeet shooting, and he said a modified choke is just fine unless you're in competition shooting or something.
Cool... they also have the Remington 870 for $300 at Big 5 that comes with a removable choke. I like the fit and finish of the 870 better but like the safety position on the mossberg.
The Mossberg also has the receiver pre-drilled for sights in the event you want to add one.
Does that Remington come with 18 & 28 inch barrels?
I'm not sure if it's always the case but i think the 870 already has sights.