Well guys I sold my 870 to finance another gun, and I miss my HD pump. I'm looking at getting a NEF Pardner Protector, since it's basically an 870. Also considering the Maverick 88 with the 18.5" barrel, just for something different and it holds one more shot in the magazine. God forbid I need one more shot (or any) in a HD situation, but I'm really interested in the comparisons between the two.... or does this boil down to a Mossberg vs. Remington debate haha. If it does, I apologize in advance, and it's something I want to avoid.