remington or mossberg

[texasrangers]

Im trying to decide between a Remington 870 Express or a Mossberg 590. Price is an issue I would like to stay under $400 and definitely no more than $450. What do you guys recommend? Its 50/50 to me.

[Mahk]

Pretty much a matter of opinion. Most people lean towards the 870s because the action is so smooth. Mossbergs are rougher, but much more sturdy and reliable in my experience.

[Buck]

No question... 870 Police...

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[ST911]

For important things: In an Remington, the 870P. In the Mossberg, a 590A1.

Casual/rec use, the standard versions of either, with the Remington being the preference.

[testudo]

Get the 870, it has a steel receiver. The Mossy uses aluminum.

[SeriousStudent]

There was a very good thread in the Shotgun forum a while back. Buck and Skintop911 both had excellent input in that thread.

Based on their recommendations, I put together a Remington 870 Police Magnum, with a 20" barrel and rifle sights. I added a Surefire 618 light, Mesa Tactical shell holder, Vickers Sling, Vang Comp mag tube and follower.

It runs like a rocket ship - fast and smooth. With the Federal LE12700 Flite-Control buckshot load, it's a great uniform pattern. Flings a slug into a brain housing group up to about 80 yards from a rest.

You can find a used 870 Police Magnum for around $400 if you look. Add the useful doodads as you have funds down the road.

I did follow Skintop911's advice and got a used wood stock for $10, and cut it down about 1.5". Added a R3 recoil pad, and it's good to go.

Makes for quite a useful addition to the household artillery.

[ST911]

Makes for quite a useful addition to the household artillery.

Sounds like a great setup, glad it's working well for you!

[texasrangers]

thanks for the info everyone. Also maybe thinking about a benelli nova tactical 18.5 - but its capacity is only 4+1 so can i buy an extension for that and put it on myself pretty easily?

[m24shooter]

Get the 870, it has a steel receiver. The Mossy uses aluminum.

So should Benellis and ARs be avoided as well?

[testudo]

m24shooter,

Get whatever floats your boat. The OP originally asked about two specific shotguns. The Mossy will work, but it is not going to be as robust as the 870.