Are there more aftermarket parts for the 870 or the 500?

Smoke Screen · November 27, 2010, 01:26 AM

Just looking at getting my combat shotgun all set and ready, obviously choosing between the 870 and the 500...but I'll need to fix her up with some aftermarket customizations. So who has the edge here? The Mossy or the Remy?

rjrivero · November 27, 2010, 01:44 AM

It seems to me that it's a wash. Most accessories I see in the pump shotgun market are available for both.

I've always been partial to the 870 myself. Can't go wrong with either of these shotguns.

jmr40 · November 27, 2010, 05:26 AM

I think you can find anything you could possibly want, and more than you need for either gun.

USMCGrunt · November 27, 2010, 07:37 AM

Both have scads of useless crap you can bolt on to keep up with the Tactical Timmy types until you are broke, tired from the extra weight and the cows have come home. However, I would say for Uber-Tactical Timmy, the Remington probably has slightly more doo-dads available mainly due to the magazine extensions that can be had.

silvercorvette · November 27, 2010, 12:32 PM

My guess is it is about even but I would go with the 870.

I suggest you make a list of everything you want to add to your gun, When you have your list go on line and check availability and price for each gun.

Scattergun Bob · November 27, 2010, 01:28 PM

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I think you can find anything you could possibly want, and more than you need for either gun.

Outstanding! truer words have never been spoken!

My Best To You, Bob

Smoke Screen · November 28, 2010, 12:50 AM

Thanks fellas. Looking into getting the combat beast pretty soon, and build her up from there. Her job will mainly be to bring me piece of mind, and keep the space behind the wall and headboard of my bed company. The ladies I usually date are a Remington .20 (browning design), & Single shot .16 ga that go into the field with me. The new addition, consider her "cultural exploration" will be for range comp./fun and of course the go to weapon when the zombies attack.

The reason I ask, is that Sportsmans Warehouse has a sale on a brand new 870 Tactical for $229 (after Remingtons $30 mail in rebate). Not bad. The 500 feels like it lines up better for me though when I look down the barrel, so just curious about the after markets.

November 27, 2010, 01:26 AM	#1
Smoke Screen Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2006 Location: Cold Rocks Hold, Aiel Waste Posts: 186	Are there more aftermarket parts for the 870 or the 500? Just looking at getting my combat shotgun all set and ready, obviously choosing between the 870 and the 500...but I'll need to fix her up with some aftermarket customizations. So who has the edge here? The Mossy or the Remy? __________________ Man is nothing else but what he makes of himself.

November 27, 2010, 12:32 PM	#5
silvercorvette Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2010 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 466	My guess is it is about even but I would go with the 870. I suggest you make a list of everything you want to add to your gun, When you have your list go on line and check availability and price for each gun. __________________ I am broke, I spent my money on fast cars, guns, reloading equipment and ammo, the rest my money was wasted on nonessential stuff

November 28, 2010, 12:50 AM	#7
Smoke Screen Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2006 Location: Cold Rocks Hold, Aiel Waste Posts: 186	Thanks fellas. Looking into getting the combat beast pretty soon, and build her up from there. Her job will mainly be to bring me piece of mind, and keep the space behind the wall and headboard of my bed company. The ladies I usually date are a Remington .20 (browning design), & Single shot .16 ga that go into the field with me. The new addition, consider her "cultural exploration" will be for range comp./fun and of course the go to weapon when the zombies attack. The reason I ask, is that Sportsmans Warehouse has a sale on a brand new 870 Tactical for $229 (after Remingtons $30 mail in rebate). Not bad. The 500 feels like it lines up better for me though when I look down the barrel, so just curious about the after markets. __________________ Man is nothing else but what he makes of himself.

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November 27, 2010, 01:44 AM	#2
rjrivero Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2008 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 1,399	It seems to me that it's a wash. Most accessories I see in the pump shotgun market are available for both. I've always been partial to the 870 myself. Can't go wrong with either of these shotguns.

November 27, 2010, 05:26 AM	#3
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,805	I think you can find anything you could possibly want, and more than you need for either gun.

November 27, 2010, 07:37 AM	#4
USMCGrunt Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2000 Location: Somewhere in 14T NT Posts: 730	Both have scads of useless crap you can bolt on to keep up with the Tactical Timmy types until you are broke, tired from the extra weight and the cows have come home. However, I would say for Uber-Tactical Timmy, the Remington probably has slightly more doo-dads available mainly due to the magazine extensions that can be had.