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Slats · September 24, 2009, 05:04 PM

Bought my first three firearms about four months or so ago (so yeah, I'm inexperienced) after alot of research and reading through TFL. Two of those three were Mossberg shotguns; the first a 590 Mariner and the other a 535 ATS. I've put a few hundred rounds through them with no problems. I will say that the 590 feels more solid in construction and maybe a bit smoother action than the 535, but the 535 has performed perfectly to this point and stood up well to being dragged along through thick brush that would have made me cringe if it had been a more expensive gun.

Bottom line:
I feel entirely confident and safe from the big bad bears when I'm carrying my 590 loaded up with 000 buck and slugs.

The 535 has already put lots of delicious grouse on the table and in the freezer.

September 24, 2009, 05:04 PM	#89
Slats Member Join Date: May 8, 2009 Location: Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories Posts: 27	Bought my first three firearms about four months or so ago (so yeah, I'm inexperienced) after alot of research and reading through TFL. Two of those three were Mossberg shotguns; the first a 590 Mariner and the other a 535 ATS. I've put a few hundred rounds through them with no problems. I will say that the 590 feels more solid in construction and maybe a bit smoother action than the 535, but the 535 has performed perfectly to this point and stood up well to being dragged along through thick brush that would have made me cringe if it had been a more expensive gun. Bottom line: I feel entirely confident and safe from the big bad bears when I'm carrying my 590 loaded up with 000 buck and slugs. The 535 has already put lots of delicious grouse on the table and in the freezer.