remy 870 or mossberg 535

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Hey guys, relatively new to the sport.

Now I am set on an 870 or the mossberg 535 for my first shottie. Reason being is simply the support and aftermarket parts available.

Through research I've stumbled on posts saying the newer 870's have production flaws opposed to a few years ago causing more to go into the shops for repairs. Can anyone confirm this or provide an explanation why?

Next, I injured my shoulder two years ago pretty bad, so how is the kick when compared to the c7 or c6 which I fire often at work? I can handle those rifles easy but I have no idea what I am in for when it comes to a shottie.

Other considerations: I plan on using the shottie for clay, deer and waterfowl.

Any suggestions or pointers are apprecaited. Cheers,
 
after many years of shooting both the 535 is the better of the two hands down . unless you can find a wing master 870 . but you still get better value for your money with a 535 DUTCH
 
Have you checked out the Mossberg 535 combo guns? You can get a field/deer that comes with both a rifled iron sights slug barrel, and a regular shotgun barrel with screw in chokes.
Around $349 or so at the big stores is a pretty darn good deal IMO.

I have the original wingmaster I've had for about 35 or so years. To me, the mossbergs look like they took a winmaster apart and copied it, except using stamped parts instead of machined.
I'm not saying that to malign the mossbergs, I bought myself a 935 for waterfowl, and am currently considering a 535 deer/field combo for my wife. I think they're a super reliable shotgun at a darn good price.

Far as recoil, short of trying a few rounds I don't have a suggestion.
 
870 Wingmasters are the best. But Mossberg 535s are superiour to 870 Express'

Remington's quality has slipped on their lower end firearms.

As for recoil, it totally depends on the ammo used. Light target loads are hardly notciable to most people, while 3" slugs or 3.5" turkey loads have been known to rattle fillings.

For lightest recoil, buy an autoloader.
 
I have 2 870's and 3 Mossbergs but I prefer the 870 - slightly. The Mossbergs are a better value when you get the 3 barrel camo synthetic option. To me the Mossberg fore ends seem a bit flimsy and the 870 is a bit easier to dissaemble and clean. The 870 Express needs to be cleaned more than the Mossberg though, the finish on these isn't that great and you can easily get rust. The finish on the Mossbergs seems pretty much rust proof with only basic care.

In the end I'd say both good reliable hunting shotguns.
 
870 i have friends who i hunt with who bought the 535 combos and there very disappointed with the mossis performance. I cant tell you how many times this season they have pulled up on some honkers and have had there guns jam after the first or second shot. Might not be the case with ALL the 535s but do you really want to chance it?
 
Oh no, What have you done? The Mossberg v Remmington debate...
Actually so far it's been tame. If you typed this in to google you'd hear why one's crap and the other is the best ever, and then the opposite. And back and forth.
 
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