Mossberg vs. Remington

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I love my mossberg 500. I had problems with the first one I had (barrel slightly misaligned, safety would lock back with recoil) I had it for about half a year and got tired of having to hold the safety forward and tilting the gun to get the beads lined up. I wrote them an email, they paid for shipping both ways and sent me a whole new shotgun (that works perfectly, BTW)

I do prefer the smoother action on the 870, but for the awesome customer service and similar durability I'll take the Mossberg any day.
 
As a hunter, I could live 6 lifetimes and not wear out a Mossberg.

Whatever suits ya, they both work. I just like the levers and switch locations on the Mossberg better and the fact that the shell elevator doesn't pinch my thumb when I reload on a cold, wet morning. Mossberg ergos are better. Both guns will kill ducks.
 
Whatever suits ya, they both work. I just like the levers and switch locations on the Mossberg better and the fact that the shell elevator doesn't pinch my thumb when I reload on a cold, wet morning. Mossberg ergos are better. Both guns will kill ducks.
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In addition to the safety and slide release locations, try loading an 870 with gloves on...the 500 shell elevator doesn't get in the way...As far as lasting for generations, my grand children can buy their own shotgun...My 500 will last my life-time.
 
I prefer Mossbergs based on my experience with thousands of rounds thru both types.
Doesn't mean it's better, it means it's my preference.
You will have a hard time finding an example of either one that is worn out or broken.
They will both last a lifetime, and I don't know where anyone gets factual information that says one outlasts the other.
 
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Well this is like Peanut Butter . . you like crunchy or creamy. The only advantage I give to the Mossberg is the safety. I just think it is so much more intuitive and I have carried both on duty.
 
the ergos on my Moss500 are kind of stretched out, but the recoil feels smoother to me. It is also a lighter gun, so maybe that helps. The safety and release are perfect for me because I'm left-handed.
 
My 500 was a rattletrap, and not nearly as easy to disassemble for cleaning. My 870s, whether Wingmaster or Express, were vastly preferred, in all respects.
 
I'm sure this topic has been done before
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Beat to death actually...

Anyway, I prefer the Mossberg. Since I'm wrong handed with longarms the controls are laid out a little better for me. I had an 870 for a while, but tried a 500 a few years ago and found that I prefer the cheaper shotgun. I've since traded the 500 and replaced it with a 590.
 
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I think you should go with the mossberg if you want functionality, the remington for quality. I know the remington has a better feel to it which makes it a very appealing firearm. But as far as user operation is concerned the mossberg is far superior. The safety position is more thoughtful, the slide release isn't a hassle, and most importantly the elevator doesn't get annoying as it rests in a more efficient position. I've had both and they will both serve you well the mossberg is just more pleasurable to use.
 
Seems to me for $350 you can buy them both and have a life time of shooting the crap out of them - come back in 40 years or so, and let us know what you think !

After my 40 years with them, I could easily live with either - but I still have both.

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Like many here I also have both in a few different configurations. I would have to agree that it all comes down to personal peference. I don't do much high volume shooting just hunting and a few hand tossed clays so I don't think I'll ever get a chance to say that I'd worn out either one of them.
 
If we are talking about the Wingmaster (especially the old ones) they had a better finish than a Mossberg....but from the pure strength of the design and construction...not so sure...

The newer Remington budget line are as cheaply finished as a 500.

I own a 500 with a C-Lect choke (probably is from the 70's) which I love to death...I would never part from it...picked up at a gun shop for $90 or so.

It is nearly impossible to shoot a Mossberg 500 to death...it will outlast you...

One thing nobody mentioned in this thread is that the 500 can fire 3" shells while the basic 870 (as far as I know) can't.....
 
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mossberg for functionality.

I own both and I think its more than just preference. The remington is better quality for sure but the mossberg is far superior in user convenience. Ex: the safety and slide release positions and the fact that the elevator isn't a hassle when loading/unloading on the mossberg, and the steel receiver and smoother action of course belonging to the 870. One other thing I like about the mossberg is the barrel change, on the 870 the muzzle cap is a separate piece from the barrel while the mossberg has a one piece barrel/muzzle cap setup. If you want a great shotgun to use and depend on get the mossberg, if you want a nice gun with a slightly more pleasing quality (barely) get the remington.
 
Ash said: "Considering the bolt locks into the barrel on the 500, the receiver undergoes far less stress than an 870 receiver. That makes it more apples and oranges as far as receivers go. The 870 MUST be steel with the current design, the Mossberg can be just about any material."

WHAAT? The bolts on my 870s all lock into a barrel extension. The receivers merely transfer the force of recoil from the locked bolt/barrel assy. to the stock and thence to the shoulder. I don't see where the Remington receivers need endure any greater stress than the Mossbergs'.
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I have a 590A1 and my best friend has an 870 express. My gun has run 100% reliably and aside from my buddy having rounds get stuck in the chamber of the 870 in the beginning, his has also run very well. The stick shell problem was an easy fix. We took an old 12ga brass brush, rapped it in 000 steel wook and chucked it in a drill. After that, we have probably put around 4000 rounds each through our guns shooting clays and neither gun ever fails to operate well. I personally prefer the controls on my Mossberg, he prefers the controls on his 870, so to each his own. I can't say that the mossberg is a better build gun or vice versa, I believe that they are both great guns that will serve there owners well into retirement. Good luck with which ever you decide. I don't think you can make the "wrong" choice.
 
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