Mossberg 500 VS Remington 870

[Ballistic Therapy]

I would take an older Wingmaster over any Mossberg.

 

[was21]

870 for the long haul if shooting ALOT......

500 for the “long hauls”

 

[TheJediknight]

M500

 

[needsmostuff]

Used and cheap ???
500 ,,,, can't find any.
870 ,,,, yeah ,their not around either.
So their about equal .
So don't be picky , buy the one you can get your hands on .

 

[PennysDad]

590 Mossberg

 

[azgunowner]

870 for sure

 

[VITAXIN]

I have both, and I think they're both excellent BUT I
give the edge to the 500 because it's lighter weight.

I carry a Maverick 20" 12 gauge (6+1 with a bird's
head grip and 14 round bandolier shoulder strap)
in my car trunk; it's a little bit "lower quality"
500 design, which is cheap ($200 new) but good.

 

[WhiteDragon]

Mossberg because I carried one in the Army and had to use it in many *ahem* "creative" ways and because I've broken three 870s in my career.

 

[BigNate]

Of the two, which do you prefer?

I favor the Mossberg for two reasons:

- Slide release and safety are in better spots (to me, anyway)
- No shell lifter in the way when loading

Never owned a Mossberg 500 - but I love my 590...

 

[campinginaz]

Both are very reliable and good shotguns for sure. I personally like the Mossberg because of the locations of the safety and slide release. You don't need to move your shooting hand for the slide release or the safety. The Mossberg is also lighter.

That being said the Remington's safety is easier to reach if it has a pistol grip stock (I have one on mine) and you won't have to move your shooting hand.

I have both if you want to try them out sometime.

 

[nvgdude]

I absolutely detest sideways safeties.

Tang safety on the Mossgerg is a major point in it's favor.

 

[condition_0ne]

Of the two, which do you prefer?

I favor the Mossberg for two reasons:

- Slide release and safety are in better spots (to me, anyway)
- No shell lifter in the way when loading

I shoot lefty so same. Plus dual action bars are great vs. just single sided.

 

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