General Purpose Shotgun

[ranger-man]

Hi guys

Im kind of a noob and was wondering, for an all purpose defense gun would you go with the 1300 defender, the 870 Express or a Mossberg 590. Input is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Westicle]

frankly I would go for th remington 7 shot 870 Express.... good gun for around $400

or the 870 Marine Magnum for $650

or the mossberg 590SP 20" for $500 ish

they are all good guns..... corlanes in dawson creek BC just got a shipment of winchester 1300 defenders and they look sweet, might get one to add to the collection

 

[Waterfowler]

All purpose and defence don't really go together in my opinion.

The best all purpose would be a 12 gauge pump with 26" barrel.

 

[MPI]

frankly I would go for th remington 7 shot 870 Express.... good gun for around $400

or the 870 Marine Magnum for $650

or the mossberg 590SP 20" for $500 ish

they are all good guns..... corlanes in dawson creek BC just got a shipment of winchester 1300 defenders and they look sweet, might get one to add to the collection

Yep they're all good. Defender is lightest to hold and on the pocket book.

 

[Furync]

I've only ever owned an 870 (and still do) and I love it. Parts of all kinds/taste can be found for those guns. It's a classic.

 

[Ardent]

All purpose and defence don't really go together in my opinion.

The best all purpose would be a 12 gauge pump with 26" barrel.

18", 20", and 22" are ideal, anything over is simply too much in my opinion... (I have 26" bird guns, but would still prefer them to be 22")

 

[Armored Metal]

If you want to dress up your shotgun, go with the Remington. You will find more after market parts for this gun than any other. I have owned an 870 police magnum for years and I love it.

 

[Uwish]

I agree, I have the model 870, great shotgun. Never jammed, very reliable in my opinion.

 

[Ardent]

Oh, and I never did vote, have had a Defender and I have roughly half a dozen 870's currently, for carrying, the Defender, if shooting more than carrying is the consideration, 870. Both are great.

 

[Waterfowler]

Try shooting trap or sporting clays with a 18-22" barrel. I still think a 26" barrel is the best "all around".

18", 20", and 22" are ideal, anything over is simply too much in my opinion... (I have 26" bird guns, but would still prefer them to be 22")

 

[Ardent]

Try shooting trap or sporting clays with a 18-22" barrel.

I have and do.

I find the 26"+ doesn't help me, though I realise some feel it "swings" better, sights better, etc. To each their own I suppose, but I shoot a 22" just as well as a 26 or 28", so I have a hard time justifying more barrel. Then again I'm no pro on clays nor try to be, just go out once and awhile.