ShotgunS HOT Deal + extra 10% off at Big5 Sporting Goods BM in CA YMMV

[Mawashi]

BIG5 has a few shotguns on sale, some with MIR and if you get the 10% off coupon to work that can be a sweet deal IMO. I've heard that the Winchester defender is being discontinued so i wonder which one to go for #1, #2 or #3.....

#1/ MOSSBERG '590' SECURITY SHOTGUN

$329.99
reg. $399.99


Specs

I'm not sure if it comes with an heat shield or/and speedfeeder...

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#2/ WINCHESTER ?DEFENDER? 12-GA. 8-SHOT SHORT BARREL PUMP SHOTGUN

$319.99
Reg. $349.99


Specs (Not an NRA model but i think the specs are the same)

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#3/ REMINGTON ?870? EXPRESS 12-GA. SYN. 3 1/2" SHOTGUN

$299.99
after $30 MFR
Reg. $369.99


Specs

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#4/ Remington ?SECURITY? 12-GA. 7-SHOT PUMP SHOTGUN

$30 Manufacturer?s Mail-in Rebate
$269.99
After Rebate
Reg. $329.99


Big5 Sporting Goods Weekly add

10% off entire store YMMV
Coupon found in p2 of the weekly add.

 

[Mawashi]

It's a difficult choice between those 3 (Mossberg, Winchester and Remington), and since i'm no expert, i'm wondering which one is the best deal in terms of price/quality...can't always trust those MSRP's

So far, i've read that the Mossberg is military approved, seems to be the most sophisticated with heatshield, speedloader and bayonet (thanks Fuzb0!) but still have to check on those features at the store.
The defender is given as pricey but extremely reliable and versatile (shoot everything) type of shotgun, and i've read that some people find the Remington too heavy but then again, the 870 is a kind of benchmark out there for shotgun.

 

[BurningDog]

The finish is horrible on Remmington express shotguns, it will take a lot of maintenance to keep it from rusting.

Winchester Defender is now being sold as the FN Police.

However, for the money, the mossberg is the best deal of those 3.

 

[Mawashi]

Thanks for the feedback BurningDog, i get to check the Mossberg at the store and compare it to the defender.

 

[mikeford]

Make sure whatever you get fits you. A shotgun isn't so much aimed as pointed, and where it points depends on how it fits.

 

[filetitan]

wow! great ill be going down to our local big5 thanks OP

 

[kaborka]

Sheesh -- I got my 870 for $99 on sale. But then, that was 30 years ago!

 

[Mawashi]

Originally posted by: BurningDog
The finish is horrible on Remmington express shotguns, it will take a lot of maintenance to keep it from rusting.

Winchester Defender is now being sold as the FN Police.

However, for the money, the mossberg is the best deal of those 3.

I'm debating between the Mossberg and the Winchester. The fact that the Winchester is now being sold as the FN police and that it's not discounted too much a good sign that it will hold his value better than the rest? I'm looking for the best money can buy cause i'm convinced that has far as home defense goes, all will do just a fine job.

 

[Mawashi]

Actually i found out about the Benelli Nova from a local dealer, and for $350 it "seems" to be a much better shotgun, any opinions/personal experience with that one?

 

[BurningDog]

More information than you'd ever want to know

edit: The Nova is a great gun, i'm actually looking a buying one. It should come with rifle or ghost rings sites as opposed to just a bead site on the others. However, it is alot lighter than the others so recoil will be much more harsh. Also, the reciever and buttstock are all one piece on it so make sure that it fits you before you buy it, as there is no way you can change it later.

 

[slashbinslashbash]

Last year, around the end of the season, I got an 870 Express for $196 with a hard case at my local Academy Sports (chain - not sure how big they are, or if they're in California). That was the lowest I've seen, but in the months before that, I had seen the 870 Express at $250 or so at several different stores.

 

[zettler]

I hate saying, as many do not like WalMart, but they will price match most any price - even out-of-stock items...

 

[Mawashi]

Originally posted by: BurningDog
More information than you'd ever want to know

edit: The Nova is a great gun, i'm actually looking a buying one. It should come with rifle or ghost rings sites as opposed to just a bead site on the others. However, it is alot lighter than the others so recoil will be much more harsh. Also, the reciever and buttstock are all one piece on it so make sure that it fits you before you buy it, as there is no way you can change it later.

Thanks for the link and the feedback, from what i gathered so far, the Mossberg might be a better buy since with it's 20" barrel you can take it for clay shooting...

 

[Mawashi]

Originally posted by: zettler
I hate saying, as many do not like WalMart, but they will price match most any price - even out-of-stock items...

In case you don't have a big5 or is there some else when buying from WM?

 

[Mawashi]

Is this model of the Mossberg 590 the same that passed the USGI requirements? i've read that all 590's are not created equal and that the military approved ones and these are not the same, true?

 

[filetitan]

Hey guys i bought one today Mossberg 500 total came to 297 thanks OP!

 

[upsciLLion]

They also have Mossberg 500s on sale for $239 which come with two barrels; a 28" for birds/clays and an 18.5" for home defense. I'm very happy with mine. The safety on top is very well placed, and I much prefer it to triggerguard area safeties.

Savage Enfields are also on sale. :Q I need to check those out soon.

 

[Mawashi]

Originally posted by: upsciLLion
They also have Mossberg 500s on sale for $239 which come with two barrels; a 28" for birds/clays and an 18.5" for home defense. I'm very happy with mine. The safety on top is very well placed, and I much prefer it to triggerguard area safeties.

Savage Enfields are also on sale. :Q I need to check those out soon.

The 500 seems nice too, i think the only difference is the lovwer capacity (7 vs 9) and the heatspreader, but for ~$216 that's a nice deal IMO.