Moss berg compared to the Big Green

[xwing]

While Mossberg 500 and Remington 870 Express are competitors, I always considered Remington the better product, w/ Mossberg as the "value" play. IMO there is less distinction between them now than in the past, as Remington has slid in quality some.

 

[BE Mike]

It's a Chevy vs. Ford thing. I lean towards Remington because it is the one that I have the most trigger time with. The Benelli Nova ia also a good pump. There are no bad choices here.

 

[two70]

I've never been a huge fan of Mossberg shotguns but even though the actions are a bit rough and the safety location is less than ideal, I still see it as an upgrade over the 870. I'm not sure there is a more overrated firearm than the 870. The BPS, Nova, and Winchester 1200 and 1300s are all upgrades over both, IMO.

 

[Sigblitz]

My 870 is wore out. It doesn't always feed or something, it's been gathering dust for a couple years.

 

[Sigblitz]

My 700 bolt gun doesn't always eject either, unless I slow roll it. So I guess it goes in the suck column along with Kimber and Dan Wesson.

 

[thunderchicken]

Has the OP ever started the intended use?

Older 870's are probably a step above the Mossbergs. Especially if you're talking about looks in addition to function. The older Remington's had some decent wood stocks and nice checkering. The Mossbergs have wood, well I've seen comparable wood on a Red Ryder.

 

[Steve]

Mossberg also makes the Maverick 88. Available in 12 or 20 gauge. Less money and very reliable. Lighter weight and inter-changable barrels with the 500 series. I own a couple of them (one of them sleeps by my bed 24/7) and they have never let me down. Granted, they are not the prettiest girl at the dance, but I am not the homecoming king either. Do wish they had a thumb tang safety though.

 

[Remington 90T]

Winchester SXP would be in the same price range as a Mossburg- $365 to $375 and the rotating bolt system ejects like an auto all you do is to pump it forward.

 

[Hookeye]

My j lock 870 Express Supermagnum turkey gun (23" vent rib ) is my do all 12 ga.

Paid 215 bucks for it used like new yrs ago

It been a champ.

870 Special Fields are getting pricey ( esp in 20 ga ). When they hit half the price of a Citori I said screw it and just got the Citori

And im content w it as my sporting 20.