peacebutready
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Just now I learned the shotguns made in China get the Savage Arms/Stevens label slapped on them. How do they compare to recent Maverick 88, Mossberg 500, and Remington 870 in terms of quality/reliability?
Maybe it's a sign of the times, but the Hawk 982 (Remmy 870 copy) is getting better reviews in many quarters than the 870 Express. Also says something about Remington's QC these days, I suppose.
And not just the same price, but with a huge after market parts selection that's interchangeable with the Mossberg 500.The Chinese clones seem to be pretty well built, and perfectly functional. I don't really see a reason to buy one when you can pick up a Mossberg/Maverick for around the same price though.
The Chinese clones seem to be pretty well built, and perfectly functional. I don't really see a reason to buy one when you can pick up a Mossberg/Maverick for around the same price though.
And not just the same price, but with a huge after market parts selection that's interchangeable with the Mossberg 500.
It is, but not by a lot. Don't get me wrong, the Chinese made Savage i have is worth more than I paid for it and I have no plans to dump it. But if i were specifically shopping for a shotgun and had a couple hundred bucks to do so, I'd choose a Mossberg over the Savage.
IIRC, the Maverick and Mossberg aren't interchangeable.
It seems the Maverick is in the price range of the Chinese clones. The Mossberg is more expensive.
For barrels and stocks they are absolutely interchangeable.IIRC, the Maverick and Mossberg aren't interchangeable.
It seems the Maverick is in the price range of the Chinese clones. The Mossberg is more expensive.