Remington 870 vs Mossberg 500

[Lars]

I shot two rounds of trap with my 870 today....

17 of 25
14 of 25

I'll consider that a good trip to the range for my third time out.

 

[baldmax]

I am the odd ball. I love my Mossbergs. 500, 590 it does not matter. More for me I guess.

 

[Revelations]

Im still trying to decide on mine.

Having owned and shot both at one time or another.

I'll probably just end up buying 1 of each.

-Mossy 500 w/pistol grip for a trunk/truck gun

-870P for HD..although Im starting to think about getting a 11-87P (thats if I can find one)

 

[bwframe]

Does the 870 still have a metal trigger guard assembly or is it plastic like the Mossy?

 

[Lars]

Does the 870 still have a metal trigger guard assembly or is it plastic like the Mossy?

the new trigger guard assembly is plastic.
Being a fan of Combat Tupperware Pistols, I don't see why this would be a problem. (Speaking of myself )

 

[bwframe]

Trigger guard assembly on my old 500 is held in by duct tape wrapped around the whole receiver. The tabs broke off that hold it in place.

 

[bigcraig]

If I'm not mistaken, the safety on the 870 can be configured for southpaws.

I bought an old police trade-in Wingmaster with nice wood, great finish, an 18" bbl, and a mag extension for less than $275. I couldn't be happier with it. Trade-ins are the way to go.

jrogers, you are indeed correct, the safety on an 870 is easily switched for lefty use.

Next time I tear my 870 down for a thorough cleaning I will document the procedure.

 

[Scutter01]

Saw an 870 at Gander Mountain today. It was pink. The buttstock was engraved with the words "Shoot like a girl" or somesuch. *sigh*

Here's the ad. I don't know how long the link will be good.

 

[pierce195]

I love my 870 and wouldn't trade it for another shotgun.

 

[dasanii19]

You cant go wrong with an 870. I have owned about 10 and have loved every one of them.

 

[Richard]

Any peticular reason to have brought up yet another 500/870 thread from a year ago when we've already got an active one ongoing?

 

[sporter]

Any peticular reason to have brought up yet another 500/870 thread from a year ago when we've already got an active one ongoing?

Uhh oh someones not having a good day!

 

[dfa762]

Cost wish the 500 is a better deal, and it has open lifters. I have both and would feel good with either one. Just my .02

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Holy cow ****. More of these threads are poping up all the time. It's like Xd versus Glock, etc. I have an idea, fondle them both and see what "YOU" like. We carried the 870 tachtical in the service. I own a Mossberg. Oh wait the Marines carry Mossberg shotguns. If they can hold up to combat operations, then they are good in my book. I guarantee a Mossberg with last as long, or outlast a Remington. Lets get some shall we.

 

[Dragon Talon TSi AWD]

the new trigger guard assembly is plastic.
Being a fan of Combat Tupperware Pistols, I don't see why this would be a problem. (Speaking of myself )

Remington Model 870™ Shotguns

I thought it was a solid steel piece? And I just took my whole weapon apart, and I didn't feel no plastic about it.... All cold hard stell... Show me a picture, or show me where exactly. I am not trying to be a smart ass, just curious now...

 

[Dragon Talon TSi AWD]

Holy cow ****. More of these threads are poping up all the time. It's like Xd versus Glock, etc. I have an idea, fondle them both and see what "YOU" like. We carried the 870 tachtical in the service. I own a Mossberg. Oh wait the Marines carry Mossberg shotguns. If they can hold up to combat operations, then they are good in my book. I guarantee a Mossberg with last as long, or outlast a Remington. Lets get some shall we.

Not all units did. I know of some CLB units that had 870's, some had 500's, my unit had 500s as well, so its different depending on mission sop.

 

[Dragon Talon TSi AWD]

Any peticular reason to have brought up yet another 500/870 thread from a year ago when we've already got an active one ongoing?

I thought I had deja vu for a minute...

I only made one to find out the pros and cons of both models, but people took it out of hand. You said it best so far though, except for the "pinching" subject...

 

[redneckmedic]

It only holds 4, and can't easily (unless finding a 1/4" drill bit to drill the magazine tube counts as easy)

Oh dear God...not one of those dreaded impossible to find 1/4" drill bits!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

 

[redneckmedic]

I have always liked the JIC...Just in Case!

 

[misconfig]

I have always liked the JIC...Just in Case!

friggin sweet!

I personally have a 870 HD with a Knoxx Spec Ops Reduce Recoil stock and a Mossberg 500. I personally LOVE the 870, so does my cousin - he has a Mossy 500.