10 Million Mossberg 500s Milestone

[mosinmaster]

Apparently they reached this record faster than anybody else in 52 years. I suppose they're doing something right! If they could produce the walnut/red recoil pad model and sell it for $350-400, I think their profits would increase more.

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[ss1980]

Great guns indeed! The only thing I don't like about them is the flimsy forearm that rattles.

Apparently they reached this record faster than anybody else in 52 years. I suppose they're doing something right! If they could produce the walnut/red recoil pad model and sell it for $350-400, I think their profits would increase more.

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[VLT79]

Apparently they reached this record faster than anybody else in 52 years. I suppose they're doing something right! If they could produce the walnut/red recoil pad model and sell it for $350-400, I think their profits would increase more.

Put a low enough price tag on anything and it will sell like hot cakes but it doesn't mean it's any good...just like Dodge and Chevy did with their Neon and Cavalier models!!! Hahaha!
Not poking a hornet's nest at all here...

 

[Magellann]

Thats quite a milestone at any rate.

 

[mr00jimbo]

Nice guns for the money, would love a 590A1 20-inch.
Still, I can't help admire the utter durability and reliability of my 870 Police Magnum.

 

[rsf]

Unfortunately I think the reporter summed up the quality of the Mossbergs quite well when he described carving notches into the stock.

I would never dream of doing that to any of my guns.

Probably good as an entry level gun and good at getting more people involved in our sport, but that's about it I think, IMHO.

 

[3macs1]

Put a low enough price tag on anything and it will sell like hot cakes but it doesn't mean it's any good...just like Dodge and Chevy did with their Neon and Cavalier models!!! Hahaha!
Not poking a hornet's nest at all here...

Agree. Remington did it in 2009 with the 870 and over 80% was wingmasters. Yes it took them 6 more years but a much better gun.

 

[madtrapper143]

Having hunted 870's for most of my hunting time (40 years) I agree they are great guns. BUT I own two Mossberg 500's and yes they rattle a little but they have never failed and are much smoother than the 870. They kind of have the same style inners of the vaunted Remington 31. Got to hand it to them 500's work and work well.

Darryl

 

[Light Infantry]

A really cool accomplishment. I own both 500's and 870's. They are both great shotguns. I like them both, but the Mossberg handles better for me and i prefer it.

 

[ss1980]

No wonder Mossy made it through the military trials.

Having hunted 870's for most of my hunting time (40 years) I agree they are great guns. BUT I own two Mossberg 500's and yes they rattle a little but they have never failed and are much smoother than the 870. They kind of have the same style inners of the vaunted Remington 31. Got to hand it to them 500's work and work well.

Darryl

 

[rsf]

Not to knock the Mossberg too much, but I was curious about the claim to be the biggest selling gun ever that was made in the video.

Since my Dad had a Remmington 870 in the cabinet when I was growing up I checked on their numbers.

The 870 was introduced in 1949 and by 2009 ( 60 years) had sold 10 mkillion guns.

The 500 was introduced in 1961 and by 2013 ( 52 years) had sold 10 million.

I would have to say that unless Remmington stopped selling the 870, that since 2009 they are now inexcess of the number that Mossberg has sold, so it seems a bit disingenious to say they ( Mossberg)are the biggest selling gun.

They ( Remmington ) reached 10 million first, albeit it took 8 years longer, but you could argue that the demographic in the US and Canada changed in population size and personal wealth beyond all recognition from the post war years to the 1960's.

So I guess the moral is don't believe everything you are told.

 

[Bowie]

I have owned both Remington and Mossberg shotguns. While the Remington's felt more solid, the Mossberg never had a single malfunction. This is more than I could say for the wingmaster, and quite frankly the 3.5" express wouldn't even function correctly right out of the box.

I still don't dislike the Remingtons, but it seems foolish to me to spend more for a shotgun which doesn't function as well.

I'd buy a 700 over a mossberg rifle any day, but when it comes to shotguns, no more big green for me.

 

[3macs1]

Having hunted 870's for most of my hunting time (40 years) I agree they are great guns. BUT I own two Mossberg 500's and yes they rattle a little but they have never failed and are much smoother than the 870. They kind of have the same style inners of the vaunted Remington 31. Got to hand it to them 500's work and work well.

Darryl

Well that one my friend I would have to see a mossy pump being smoother than a vintage 870 to believe it. None I ever had or have were but possible like anything. That 1959 870 skeet gun I bought from you will almost pump itself it is so smooth. Almost as smooth as a 31 but nothing is that smooth. Mind you that is if the owner takes care of the remington and cleans it on a regular basis. The mossy can take more crap and dirt for sure and are great guns for the price just not a wingmaster internally or especially in resale or holding value.

 

[mosinmaster]

My first shotgun was an 870 Express Magnum, it worked fine, just the finish tore up my rags and I had bits of cotton all over the gun, and wiping oil onto the finish was a PITA. Otherwise, the gun was great.

I sold it, and got a Mossberg 500, lefty. It's been so reliable and all the features they give you (3 chokes, sling studs etc.) make it great out of the box. It isn't pretty, but it's modular, parts are easy to swap out and fix if necessary, and it's affordable. The gun isn't cheap, it was designed to a certain price point and Mossberg meets these requirements well in their design, it was a well thought out platform.

I bought a '72 Rem Wingmaster recently and it's nicely blued, locks up tight, is smooth. I put a 12.5'' barrel on it for fun. Lots of aftermarket. I like both and they each have their own roles in my safe. Mossberg for hunting due to light weight and long barrel. Rem for training, tactics.

 

[Neo]

I suppose they're doing something right! If they could produce the walnut/red recoil pad model and sell it for $350-400, I think their profits would increase more.

Well, truth be told, they did better than that at one time. If I'm not mistaken, it cost me $129 for a brand new one as my first firearm back in ... oh lord ... well, let's just say 33 years ago. I think that sounds better than actually naming the year

Still have that shotgun, and can't imagine ever letting it go. Far too many memories caught up in it.

Though I've moved on these days to pricier and higher performing shotguns and really don't shoot that Mossberg much anymore, I have to say that I don't recall a single malfunction that wasn't ammo-related.

I think they still offer great value for getting someone started with wingshooting.

 

[ss1980]

My Remmy Wingmaster jams shells that expand too much. So ejection problem. What? In a pump? You'd say. But yes, in mine.

I have owned both Remington and Mossberg shotguns. While the Remington's felt more solid, the Mossberg never had a single malfunction. This is more than I could say for the wingmaster, and quite frankly the 3.5" express wouldn't even function correctly right out of the box.

I still don't dislike the Remingtons, but it seems foolish to me to spend more for a shotgun which doesn't function as well.

I'd buy a 700 over a mossberg rifle any day, but when it comes to shotguns, no more big green for me.

 

[ss1980]

That's why Mossy got the contract from the military and went through all of their trials.

Well that one my friend I would have to see a mossy pump being smoother than a vintage 870 to believe it. None I ever had or have were but possible like anything. That 1959 870 skeet gun I bought from you will almost pump itself it is so smooth. Almost as smooth as a 31 but nothing is that smooth. Mind you that is if the owner takes care of the remington and cleans it on a regular basis. The mossy can take more crap and dirt for sure and are great guns for the price just not a wingmaster internally or especially in resale or holding value.

 

[madtrapper143]

3macs1 I am basing my smoothness comment on my 16 bore early 1960's model 500. And yes that 870 skeet was smooth. The key is to maintain the guns proeprly, be it Mossberg or Remington. My new 500 Persauder is a little rough but it will smooth out. Glad you like the gun.

Darryl

 

[3macs1]

3macs1 I am basing my smoothness comment on my 16 bore early 1960's model 500. And yes that 870 skeet was smooth. The key is to maintain the guns proeprly, be it Mossberg or Remington. My new 500 Persauder is a little rough but it will smooth out. Glad you like the gun.

Darryl

That makes sense and I agree. I have an early 500 here also and very smooth. Newer ones are not even close. take care

 

[Cranky Pants]

I grabbed a 500 with a 24" barrel and interchangeable chokes for bunny hunting as my 28" full choked 16 Ga wingmaster was not made for that.

It has been a good purchase. Not a lick of trouble and does all I ask of it. I don't cry if it gets dropped or dinged, in fact, you can't tell anyway!


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