Buying my first shotgun for HD/ range

[The Real Wyatt]

Here 'ya go!
This will fix you right up.
Free shipping as well.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/336/products_id/46276

 

[skarr]

Whatever you do don't go buying those Mossberg 500s with Barrett muzzle brakes, and faux suppressors bolted on the muzzle. They won't do a damn thing and will probably fly off at inopportune moments. Make sure you get a phosphated (or parkerized as its known commercially) finish. I had a blued 500 that became a rust bucket after I tortured it. The phosphated 500 will take anything short of a saw blade and laugh at it. And like others mentioned, non-pistol grip is the way to go with Mossberg format shotguns because of the placement of the safety.

 

[Kangspec]

To me Ghost sight is more harder to use. Or not use to it.

So whatever gun you decide to get, Make sure you get some trigger time and get familiar with the system.

 

[thralldad]

Mossberg 88 in 12 gauge with 26" field barrel ($169).Extra 18.5" barrel ($89)both from Academy. Removed plug for 5+1 capability. 2 for the price of 1!

 

[Mp7]

A simplified clone of the 500 ... the Maverick 88 as mentioned above, maybe?

More $$ for range time and the DVD.

 

[Hangingrock]

Modifications made to a Mossberg 590 series shotgun


Changed out the OEM safety button to a aftermarket metal button with aggressive non slip surface

Aftermarket sidesaddle shell carrier

Replaced the OEM standard bead with a night sight front bead (requires #6-48 thread tap)

One other item replaced the OEM magazine tube shell follower with a stainless steel shell follower of better design/construction.

That’s my HD-shotgun configuration. Why Mossberg safety and slide release locations good to go left or right hand.

 

[heeler]

Since Mp7 brought up the Maverick I too say check it out.
I presently own an older wood stock Mossberg 500 12 ga., a Winchester 1200 Defender 12 ga.,a Remington 870 Police 12 ga.,and the Maverick 88 in 12 ga.
All are top notch shotguns.
Everyone of them.
The Maverick was bought ten years ago to use primarily for dove hunting because I no longer wanted to get my nice wood stock Mossberg marred up as this shotgun was a gift from a now deceased relative.
The Maverick has proven to be a true work horse for a budget price.
The only issue I have with the Maverick is the in front of the trigger guard safety.
The Moss 500 with it's top tang safety is in my opinion ergonomically superior to the others.
This is a very natural fit and feel for me at least.
Probably helped by the fact that my first real deer rifle was a Mossberg 810 which also had a top tang safety.
But as was mentioned buy the gun that feels most natural to you.
All mentioned are just fine and will out last you.

 

[USAF_Vet]

I bought my Maverick 88 aka the Mossberg500 with Mexican parts, for $225 + tax.

It came with a 28" smoothbore barrel, but you can shop around and maybe find a shorter one, like the Mav88 security model. I believe it has a 22" barrel and 8 round mag tube, but dont quote me.

My 18.5" Mossberg barrel was $89 + tax. Pitol grip/ M-4 style stock was $55. Shell holder was $10 or so. Flashlight mount was $9.99 at Dunhams. Heatshield and ghost rings was $29.95, also at Dunhams. Tactical rails fore end was about $30 iirc. Cheap LED flashlight, $10. Sling mounts, $7. Strap, $15.

All told I spent less than $500 to have it set up like this. I also have a 24" rifled barrel which was another ~$150ish, but it' isn't included in my HD set up.

 

[augustino]

Listen to lee lapins advice...

Lee said a few things throughout this thread that are worth a ton of add-ons and do-dads and do-hickeys and such for the shotgun.

1. Check out those shotguns that catch your eye. Hold them, shoulder them, "shuck" em, bring 'em to the fire position quickly, etc,,, Turn the safety on/off, IF you can SHOOT them! See, no EXPERIENCE how they feel and fit, then decide which is the best "FIT" and buy it.

2. Shoot it, shoot it more, shoot it some more after that. And when you're tired of shooting it, well shoot it just a little more.

3. Personally I like a stock SG. Nothing feels quite like a wooden stock from a trusty old Ithaca 37 or Defender 1300 coming up and tucking into the shoulder/arm in preparation for a volley. Firing the SG is the best way, the ONLY way, to become proficient and it's the best ADD ON that money can buy.

If you want to see "SLICK LOOKING" shotguns then rent an arnold movie at the red box.