OT: which 12 guage?

[CumminsMan]

Looking at either Mossberg 500, or Remington 870 12guage. Heard good things about both, which would you choose?
 

[TriTownTB]

i'd go with the 870 any day. i've had mine 19 years now and its never failed me at any time in any conditions. had many many successful hunts with it.
 

[Gregorius]

I have both, the 870 is probably better built, but the mossberg is a little smoother and has a few plastic parts. Which to buy depends on the price, I paid less than $200 each for mine used. It's hard to wear either one out unless you shoot competition.
Greg
 

[bob15]

Honestly, neither....I would go buy an Ithaca 37, but because isn't a choice, I would go with Mossberg. I've heard Remington quality has slipped some, but i own neither, so I cannot say one way or another.

bob
 

[55deere70]

Both are good reliable pumps. With some people it comes down to the safety. Some like a tang safety-Mossberg and some like the crossbolt on the trigger guard-Remington.
 

[Rustyone]

If you can't have a benelli then go with the 870. one in the family for 20 years and never had a problem with it. The 500 never was much of a gun in my book!
 

[old popper]

It is your preference. My nephew gives me a hard time about using a "cheap azz" Mossberg. But the bottom line is, my Mossberg 500 will kill a deer just as dead as his Remington 870. Love that 500. BTW, mine is a 20 ga.
 

[JohnDeereJimOhio]

Remington hands down.. Mossbergs just feel cheap to me lots of play... Their safety is nice...
 

[55deere70]

[Ivan in Mich]

I would go with the 870. I have had mine since 1967 and it has never givin me and trouble
 

[Clayt in OH]

Definitly check out the model 37 Ithaca. They are now made by a relativly new company in Ohio. They are precicely machined, have a very smooth action,and are bottom eject.
 

[scotc]

I believe the military uses the 500.

I think either would be a good choice.

They go click, clack, boom, end of story.
 

[Jim in MN]

Happy owner of a Mossberg 500 12 ga since 1986. It came with a mod choke barrel and I bought a slug barrel for it also. It has dropped many geese, pheasants, and deer. I don't hunt much anymore but my son has been using it for turkey and deer hunting for the last two years. It's been very dependable.
 

[old]

I would have to ask what you going to do with it??? For hunting the 870 but if for home defense the 500. I think from what I have seen there are more optional add on stuff for the Mossberg and plus cheaper. Both are good all around shotguns. Also I think the Mossberg would be cheaper up front
 

[dpendzic]

I bought my first 500 in 1970 and in use since. Dropped it overboard many times when duck hunting and has always worked perfect. My grandson uses it now since I bought a new one 5 years ago that had the 18 inch barrel and pistol grip add on.