Help me pick my first shotgun!!!!

[johNTO]

I've owned a few 870's and 590A1's.
I prefer the 590A1's in their regular stock configuration(no pistol grip) because the controls fit me better. I'm down to 2 SG's now and both are Mossys.
I have to agree with other's here...forget the reddot and get one with GR sights.
Mossberg makes a 590A1 BlackWater 20" speedfeed stock version with XS GR sights on a picatinny rail(if you really want to add a RDot) and a 18.5" with factory GRs. Add a 2 shot extension on the 18.5" and you have a sweet SG! Both are under $600.
If you're in the area Target Sports has both (and many more) that you can fondle before you buy. Just my $0.02

 

[brianmason]

Plus 1 for not bothering with a red-dot.

Depends what the budget is: less than $400-500, then go the winchester defender / mossy route, very good shotguns.

a winni defender is around $350-400 depending on retailer.

I have seen base model mossy 590a1, for $409.

dont get a remington 870 tactical, its just an express with addons, IMO the quality isnt there.

If you want a 870 get a 870p then you'll need $600 to $1000 depending on model preferance.


Some other gunnutters would also recomend the norinco HP9 or dominion arms grizz. that would be better on the budget.

 

[ipscgraz]

My plan is a stock 870 express ($350 oor so)

Comes with factory (not really good quality) synthetic stock but I don't want wood.

I can tuck the 26" barrel away and go Dlask 14". (Another $300)

Ghost ring sights eventually (guessing at $200)

Parkerize eventually. (Guessing another $200)

Plus whatever I put inside for extractors etc.


This will be a SHTF gun...I can put the long barrel on and address Geese or stay short for around the cabin and local bears.

 

[>Jenkins<]

I definitely want to stay under $500 otd! I didn't know target sports had so many in stock, I'll check them out since its only 1/2 hour from my house. Thanks for the replies, and info!!

 

[ThorInc]

I definitely want to stay under $500 otd! I didn't know target sports had so many in stock, I'll check them out since its only 1/2 hour from my house. Thanks for the replies, and info!!

I personally like the Mossberg 590A1 SPX 20" barrel with a Hogue shortstock and a Limbsaver recoil pad but it will put you over $500 .
On topic, they are all solid choices so if you buy new, inspect them carefully.

 

[>Jenkins<]

So I ended up with a nice new 870 tactical!! most people tried to steer me another way, but got a great boxing day deal I couldn't pass up!! Now too start saving for my next fire arm, I'm thinking cz 858 !!! Thanks for all the replies and help!!

 

[ThorInc]

So I ended up with a nice new 870 tactical!! most people tried to steer me another way, but got a great boxing day deal I couldn't pass up!! Now too start saving for my next fire arm, I'm thinking cz 858 !!! Thanks for all the replies and help!!

Congrats and enjoy!

 

[brianmason]

go shoot it, have fun

 

[leve0063]

i was in the same boat as you but i have finally decide to go witht he mossberg

 

[PrimeWelder]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lumPBOIMJ4

 

[Major Win]

I have the Nova and LOVE the contured feel of the synthetic stock when shooting.

(Got it for budget reasons too)

benelli nova. or a used 870 wingmaster for budget

 

[dwight_Shrute]

So I ended up with a nice new 870 tactical!! most people tried to steer me another way, but got a great boxing day deal I couldn't pass up!! Now too start saving for my next fire arm, I'm thinking cz 858 !!! Thanks for all the replies and help!!

Let us know your impressions after you try it out... I'm in same dilemma and would like a user review