Advice on first shotgun

[frumpy]

I'm looking to get a shotgun and was pretty set on the remington 870 express combo (20" rifled barrel and 26" rib vented barrel). However, I went down to look at one today and was recomended an alternative. The Mossberg 500 3 barrel combo.

Right now I'd just like to get out to the range for fun but possibly get into hunting in the fall or next year (deer/turkey). The Mossberg is a bit cheaper, has an extra barrel, and comes in real tree camo. The gunsmith also said he see's a lot more of the newer 870 express's come in for repairs than the mossbergs.

Any advice or recomendations?

 

[Wolfstrack]

personally, I'd go anytime with the Remy 870 combo, but better find one with 28" bbl

 

[Grouse Man]

Remington quality seems to be lacking these days . . .

 

[frumpy]

that's what the gunsmith was saying too, said Mossberg is the way to go in his opinion

 

[dutchhunter]

hard to beat the mossys i got the 535 with two barrels . and she just keeps on going DUTCH

 

[Joe549]

Personally I will never buy another Remington product again. I just purchased the 500 2-barrel combo and am quite happy with it. Not positive, but I also believe that there are far more options and accessories for the 500 then the 870....

 

[frumpy]

My main concern was that the 870 had a lot more aftermarket, and it does. But the Mossberg still has quite a bit and this package comes with a lot especially for someone like myself just getting into it and not quite sure what direction I'm going. I was thinking if I end up using the rifled barrel and 28" barrel more I may just have the third one cut down for "tactical" fun on the range

 

[sherlockbonez]

You should pick the one that fits you better.

 

[Ian Robertson]

AYA is nice.

 

[one_shot]

I just picked up a Winchester 2200 wich is the Canadian version of the 1200. Its in mint condition and was only $280 to my door, if you look around for a used gun you can find some great deals and upgrade to a new shotgun once you know what features you want and if you know if you like a low,med or big drop. I have fired an 870 and personally would give it a 8/10 and think it's a good BANG for the buck.

 

[Dmitri]

my vote goes to Remington 870 as well.......

Good luck.

 

[frumpy]

Well it sounds like I'll have to figure it out for myself and just buy both (eventually). I'm going to pickup the mossberg first as it's a bit cheaper and in stock locally. Should I go with the 3 barrel combo (24" rifled, 26" and 28" ported barrels) or just get the 2 barrel combo. For now it will just be used at the range and deer/turkey in the future (and maybe more?)

 

[2kjb2kjb]

Go with a Browning BPS and you won't be disappointed.

 

[frumpy]

any specific reason? Its $70 more and comes with one barrel vs 3 with the Mossberg (and still more than the 870 with two barrels as well)

 

[2kjb2kjb]

I definitely think the quality of the Browning is way above the Mossberg and Remington and worth the extra money. Have a Mossberg 500 and had a Remington 870 and don't even put them in the same class. The Browning is not for everyone but I wouldn't discount it either, handle all three and decide what fits you best. My Mossberg hasn't been out of the safe since I bought the Browning.

 

[Blastattack]

Get an Auto-5. That going to be my first Shottie, well, at least when Canada Post gets heads out and gets back to work...

 

[frumpy]

Not looking for a semi. I am going to go with the Mossberg 500, it's just a matter of if I go with the 2 or 3 barrel combo.

 

[frumpy]

Just put a down payment on the Mossberg to hold it until I get my license. Can't wait to try it out.

 

[steamy teabag]

Keep us posted on your thoughts after taking it out for a spin. I am looking for a versatile firearm and this one seems to fit the bill. Deer, turkey, waterfowl.