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TangoMcBlasty · September 21, 2009, 10:52 PM

Something that isn't talked about often in a home defense shotgun is cost. A Mossberg 500/590 is hundreds of dollars less than a Browning BPS. Given that a home defense shotgun is something that you will, in all likelyhood, never use except for practice (ready for mall ninjas to flame me for that one), it's hard to justify the cost of a BPS for that purpose.

I too am a lefty and looked at these two guns for HD. While I loved the heft and smoothness of the BPS, I was hard pressed to pick apart the Mossberg for reliability and durability. In light of that, I went with the Mossberg 500 and haven't regretted my choice. It's tough as nails and has eaten and cycled every random brand of gun range ammo I've ever fed it.

Hope that adds some helpful perspective.

Also, if you're into the tactical look, it'll be A LOT easier to find accessories for the Mossberg.

September 21, 2009, 10:52 PM	#12
TangoMcBlasty Member Join Date: July 6, 2009 Posts: 78	Cost!!! Something that isn't talked about often in a home defense shotgun is cost. A Mossberg 500/590 is hundreds of dollars less than a Browning BPS. Given that a home defense shotgun is something that you will, in all likelyhood, never use except for practice (ready for mall ninjas to flame me for that one), it's hard to justify the cost of a BPS for that purpose. I too am a lefty and looked at these two guns for HD. While I loved the heft and smoothness of the BPS, I was hard pressed to pick apart the Mossberg for reliability and durability. In light of that, I went with the Mossberg 500 and haven't regretted my choice. It's tough as nails and has eaten and cycled every random brand of gun range ammo I've ever fed it. Hope that adds some helpful perspective. Also, if you're into the tactical look, it'll be A LOT easier to find accessories for the Mossberg.