Remington 870 seem smoother than Moosberg 500... What do you think?

Between my Remington 870P and my Mossberg 590, the Remmy was always smoother...right from start. Sold the Mossberg, and am already planning my next 870P build. Not knocking on Mossberg, as I really did and still do like the gun, but my Remington was always my go-to shotgun. For me, it just felt better in every aspect...YMMV
 
spirit said:
Yes I want a pistol grip and a recoil reduction stock. But strangely the safety position is not so important for me . But I admit Remington seem having a better position for pistol grip.

I want a reliable gun. Without ejection problems. From what I read it seem Remington Express can have problem... So I still unsure about remington... I have an option to buy a used one with Knoxx Stock on it. I'm just affraid I will have problems with it...
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As far as the Express model having problems, any model from any manufacturer can have them as well. The only issue that I have had with my 870s is that certain "cheaper" ammo tends to jam in the chamber once the round has been fired. For some reason, Winchester target ammo (white box) sometimes jams, and requires me to have to mortar the gun to open the action. Quick fix: wooden dowl with a bit of fine sandpaper or emery cloth (wet w/ oil), polish the chamber slightly, should resolve the issue...it did for me. But again, different issues with different guns. Once you find what works for you, issues become almost non-existant.

As far as "tacticooling" it out, Mesa LEO kit w/ SOPMOD Gen1 stock, and Mesa 6-shell side saddle, and Wilson Combat scattergun sights. Never had an issue at all. I run it hard at the range for 3 gun, and it always performs as expected. So I really wouldn't be too worried about having problems with the Knoxx set-up.

At the end of the day, you gotta choose what you like more...if you have the opportunity of trying both of them out, go for it. Between the Remington and the Mossberg, there may be one or two pros that one has over the other for you. But you need to figure that out...good luck.
 
I have an older Mossberg, if I hold it straight up and hit the action release it fully racks itself. That is pretty smooth.

I have both the 500 and 870. Just got the 870 express, been having issues, still need to try a few different ammo types. The 870 feels nicer, but has not proven to be reliable. I will keep working at it, I want it to be a good gun.
Mossberg has been trouble free for 5 years, shoots anything I put in it.
 
To me the 870 feels more solid. Both shotguns function nicely if you have a good one. I think I will add a 590 to the collection so I can run a few hundred rounds side by side :)
 
My 870 Express is far smoother than my 590A1. I have less than (75) rounds on the Remington. I haven't shot the 590A1 yet as I just got it yesterday but I've cycled it about (50) times with Remoil to break it in a little prior to taking it to the range tomorrow.
 
Brand new Mossberg's need oil and break in to smooth out. Every single Mossberg I've owned was bought new by me and felt the same new and once broke in. I like the action much more than the 870. I kinda hate the 870 and Remington Express models. I only owned Norc/DA shotguns for the short barrels but now that we've got 590A1 14" shotguns I sold my last DA. But I don't choose shotguns by which one is smoother, I'm concerned with reliability and field serviceability. I often find myself all alone way out in the back country in prime bear, wolf, moose and cougar country so I bring what I'm most confident in.
 
The biggest advantage to the 500 is the speed and ease that you can remove/swap barrels.

Switch from tactical barrel to trap-shooting barrel in literally ten seconds, without needing any tools or a third hand.

The obvious disadvantage with the 500 is that you can't extend the magazine capacity.
 
Dexter Morgan said:
The biggest advantage to the 500 is the speed and ease that you can remove/swap barrels.

Switch from tactical barrel to trap-shooting barrel in literally ten seconds, without needing any tools or a third hand.

The obvious disadvantage with the 500 is that you can't extend the magazine capacity.
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You can change the barrel on a 870 as easily and quickly as any other. There are plenty of magazine extensions available for the 500/590.
 
My 590s nearly rack themselves when I hold them straight up and hit the release. Even with having less of a round count than my 870.
Key thing is to know where to oil the 590s...
 
Cheap 500's always work. Read about tons of 870 problems lately... think we have a clear winner for cheapies. Smoothness, I really don't know. Had a broken in 500 that was buttery smooth but sold it for a 590. 590's seem to a need a little break-in period, but it's a military grade gun and the smoothness will come, along with the undeniable reliability. 870 Police and 590A1 seem to be on the same level of reliability and you choose which ergonomics you like best. Can't go wrong with either.

I was just shooting 00 Buck from the hip with my PG 500. Fun times, puts a smile on my face every time.
 
You can change the barrel on a 870 as easily and quickly as any other.
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I don't think you have ever changed the barrel on a 500. It's not at all like an 870.

There are plenty of magazine extensions available for the 500/590.
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No there isn't. They are for the 590 only, which mounts the barrel in a similar fashion to an 870.

The 500 magazine tube is closed at the end. The barrel attaches with a 7/16" thumbscrew.
Very quick and easy to swap barrels. But not possible to extend the capacity.
 
This is a picture of a Mossberg 500 barrel, where it attaches to the magazine tube.

Not at all like a 870 or 590 design.

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Not my picture by the way. Just one I pulled off the internet.
 
As far as 'smoothness' goes, I've owned remington, ithaca, stevens, winchester, hatsan, and mossberg pumps. The only ones I've sold are the remington and mossberg. Reason? Remington wingmaster has an annoying little 'hitch' when chambering a round, almost like a bump in the road. The loose Mossberg forearm rattle was beyond distracting. The Winchester 2200 and Ithaca M37 I would never sell.
 
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