any opinion on Mossber shotguns?

Springfield XD40 Man · February 16, 2006, 01:28 AM

Hey guys, a couple of months ago I purchased a Mossberg 500 12 gauge with 2 barrels, new in the box for $200.

Compared to the price on the Remington with one barrel, $300, I bought the Mossberg. I'm happy with it so far, I've got the 18" barrel on it for home defense, and its a shooter. Just wondering if anyone else has had experience with Mossberg, good or bad.

GlocksRfun · February 16, 2006, 01:45 AM

I've had a Mossberg 500a for around 7 years. Never 1 complaint in that time, well, except for the briuses from shooting it. I got an 18 inch barrel, double pistol grips. never let me down. The first time I took it apart I made the mistake of cocking it and all the parts flew out. That was an interesting couple of hours messing around trying to put it back together. And it still works. I oil her up every once in a while. Lots of accessories are avaliable for it. Good choice.

Shane916 · February 16, 2006, 02:26 AM

I've had mine for around 6 months now and have shot around 400+ shells through it and never had a single problem. If your into the sort of thing i'd recommend getting a Knoxx
stock as well. Helps tons to reduce recoil and they look cool

ghettoestl · February 16, 2006, 03:12 AM

are u sure u got all that for 200 bucks or did u steal it

yea mossberg is a f*ckin good gun ive got an 835. everything about it is just perfect

HangFire83 · February 16, 2006, 08:22 AM

I've got a 9200. So far it's been a good gun. Came with a bird barrel on it and I can't find a rifled barrel for slugs anywhere. That's my only issue with it.

tjhands · February 16, 2006, 09:53 AM

I, too, have a Mossberg 500. Have had it for many years and have not had a single issue with it. Goes bang every time I pull the trigger. It's my primary home-defense weapon, loaded with 00 buckshot.

Rest assured, you got a good gun.

deolexrex · February 16, 2006, 10:10 AM

I own a 500 and a 835. I love 'em both. And as an added bonus...Mossberg puts the safety in the right place.

steve c · February 16, 2006, 10:12 AM

I think two of the best value long guns out there are mossberg shotguns and savage rifles. One thing to keep an eye on for the 500 is the safety, it is plastic and I have heard of them cracking after a while. they do have after market metal for sale. One neat thing about the 500 is they have 50 cal. black powder barrels for it if you deer hunt (approx. $90) good luck!

Springfield XD40 Man · February 16, 2006, 12:05 PM

Hey guys, glad to hear the positive input on the mossberg. I really did buy it new in box with 2 barrels for $200. Big 5 sporting goods here in my town was clearing them out for $199, too good to pass up!

Old John · February 16, 2006, 12:07 PM

Well, hey, it Is What it is!
It's a Mossy. It ain't a Remmy.
It ain't a Winchester or Browning.
I have a couple.
I also have a couple Remingtons.

If you are happy with it.........It's your dollar.
If you want something prettier, it'll cost you more.
I'm happy with all my guns.
Have Fun.

jhgreasemonkey · February 17, 2006, 02:32 PM

I JUST SUBMITTED THIS SAME REPLY TO "BUZZARD"
I Had A Mossberg 500 And Used The Hell Out Of It For 12 Years. Never Had 1 Single Problem. In My Opinion For An Inexpensive Shotgun You Can't Beat It. Also When I Sold It Well Used I Got Only $50 Less Than I Payed For It Brand New. I Had A Great Time Using It To Hunt And To Clear Out Small Trees And Brush For Camp Sites. :d (quicker And More Fun Than A Chain Saw)

DonR101395 · February 17, 2006, 05:41 PM

I've been using mine 26 years with no complaints. The wood on the newer ones isn't as nice as the older ones, but you can't have everything. The price over the last 26 years has only went up about $30-$50 depending on where you shop. I paid $179 for mine with a 26" barrel and the 24" slugster barrel in 1980.

kymasabe · February 20, 2006, 10:16 PM

I'm a BIG Remington 870 fan, had a trap gun that I ran a little over 60,000 rounds thru. I've tried other shotguns and never found another pump gun I'd own EXCEPT a Mossy 500. I think they're great guns. Hell, I owned one for a while and recently saw one at the gun show that I have to buy as soon as the show comes around again (unless I can get it locally)...the 6 round Persuader with that wicked scull-cracker thing on the end of the barrel !!

riverrat66 · February 20, 2006, 10:38 PM

I have two Mossberg 500 shotguns, one is a 16ga. w/c-lect choke that I bought 38 years ago and never had a problem with and I used it for everything from small game to whitetail deer. Also bought a 12ga. w/two barrels (slug barrel & shot barrel) that I used for a few years but never liked as much as my 16ga. What I liked most about the Mossberg was the location of the safety and how quiet it operated. The price was right and the gun was accurate as any other. Before I purchased the Mossberg in 1968 I owned a Ithaca Deerslayer, what a piece of junk that was!

riverrat66 · February 20, 2006, 10:39 PM

Sorry, double post.

drifts1 · February 21, 2006, 11:45 PM

I've had my Mossy 500A since '97 its been great! I keep it loaded with 8 #4 buck shells and have 00buck on the sidesaddle

Springfield XD40 Man · February 22, 2006, 12:13 AM

Looks like the consensus is that Mossberg builds a good gun, glad to hear it.

I'm very happy for the money I spent. I keep mine loaded with #1 buckshot for home defense, 00 buck is in the side saddle.

ron73644 · February 22, 2006, 01:53 AM

I have 2 870's and 1 500. I like the 500 best. It's also the best gun value around these days.

paulweir · February 22, 2006, 05:42 PM

I own both a 500 Persuader and a 590 for home defense and really like them both.

cdnbacon · March 2, 2006, 07:59 PM

I have owned several, and maintain several for my police dept. I can carry any (reasonable) 12 ga shotgun I want on duty....and I decided to stick with my mossbergs. I own a 20 inch 500 and an 18.5 inch 590A1 and love em both. The only parts I have had to change for the dept guns were two of the plastic safties, on probably 15-18 year old guns with the checkered plastic safties.

Quickdraw Limpsalot · March 3, 2006, 07:25 AM

I've owned/used a Maverick 88 for about 10 years with no issues whatsoever and I'm picking up my new-to-me 835 today.

utaherrn · March 4, 2006, 02:37 AM

for $15.00, well worth the price.

Currently own a 20" 9 shot 590 with all the goodies on it for the impending zombie invasion, and a well-worn 500 with a 28" bbl.

Currently looking at gunshows for a used 18 1/2" bbl, or I'll just go to Cabelas and plop down $75 for a new one eventually.

JoeK · March 4, 2006, 05:25 PM

My brother has owned Mossberg 20G for the last 15 years and it is his primary hunting weapon. It may not be the prettiest shotgun I have ever seen, but it is certainly reliable. He has never had any malfunctions or other issues that have affected its performance. This thing has seen some abuse deer hunting in swamps/willows too. I'd give Mossberg a serious look if I had the need for another shotgun.

February 16, 2006, 09:53 AM	#6
tjhands Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2005 Posts: 1,718	I, too, have a Mossberg 500. Have had it for many years and have not had a single issue with it. Goes bang every time I pull the trigger. It's my primary home-defense weapon, loaded with 00 buckshot. Rest assured, you got a good gun. __________________ "If the sole purpose of handguns is to kill people, then mine are all defective." - Uncle Ted Nugent

February 16, 2006, 10:10 AM	#7
deolexrex Member Join Date: December 29, 2005 Posts: 40	I own a 500 and a 835. I love 'em both. And as an added bonus...Mossberg puts the safety in the right place. __________________ DeoLexRex Iron at 500 - AQT Targets

February 16, 2006, 12:07 PM	#10
Old John Senior Member Join Date: April 1, 2005 Posts: 232	It Is what it is! Well, hey, it Is What it is! It's a Mossy. It ain't a Remmy. It ain't a Winchester or Browning. I have a couple. I also have a couple Remingtons. If you are happy with it.........It's your dollar. If you want something prettier, it'll cost you more. I'm happy with all my guns. Have Fun. __________________ ' Til Later, Old John "Look for the Humor, in Life"

February 20, 2006, 10:16 PM	#13
kymasabe Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2005 Location: SW Florida Posts: 2,747	I'm a BIG Remington 870 fan, had a trap gun that I ran a little over 60,000 rounds thru. I've tried other shotguns and never found another pump gun I'd own EXCEPT a Mossy 500. I think they're great guns. Hell, I owned one for a while and recently saw one at the gun show that I have to buy as soon as the show comes around again (unless I can get it locally)...the 6 round Persuader with that wicked scull-cracker thing on the end of the barrel !! __________________ God's creatures big and small, eat them one, eat them all.

February 20, 2006, 10:39 PM	#15
riverrat66 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2004 Location: Western New York Posts: 394	Sorry, double post. Last edited by riverrat66; February 20, 2006 at 10:42 PM. Reason: double post

February 16, 2006, 01:28 AM	#1
Springfield XD40 Man Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2006 Location: Florissant Colorado Posts: 431	any opinion on Mossber shotguns? Hey guys, a couple of months ago I purchased a Mossberg 500 12 gauge with 2 barrels, new in the box for $200. Compared to the price on the Remington with one barrel, $300, I bought the Mossberg. I'm happy with it so far, I've got the 18" barrel on it for home defense, and its a shooter. Just wondering if anyone else has had experience with Mossberg, good or bad.

February 16, 2006, 01:45 AM	#2
GlocksRfun Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 423	I've had a Mossberg 500a for around 7 years. Never 1 complaint in that time, well, except for the briuses from shooting it. I got an 18 inch barrel, double pistol grips. never let me down. The first time I took it apart I made the mistake of cocking it and all the parts flew out. That was an interesting couple of hours messing around trying to put it back together. And it still works. I oil her up every once in a while. Lots of accessories are avaliable for it. Good choice.

February 16, 2006, 02:26 AM	#3
Shane916 Member Join Date: October 2, 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 29	I've had mine for around 6 months now and have shot around 400+ shells through it and never had a single problem. If your into the sort of thing i'd recommend getting a Knoxx stock as well. Helps tons to reduce recoil and they look cool

February 16, 2006, 03:12 AM	#4
ghettoestl Junior member Join Date: December 24, 2005 Location: IL Posts: 166	are u sure u got all that for 200 bucks or did u steal it yea mossberg is a f*ckin good gun ive got an 835. everything about it is just perfect

February 16, 2006, 08:22 AM	#5
HangFire83 Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2006 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 323	I've got a 9200. So far it's been a good gun. Came with a bird barrel on it and I can't find a rifled barrel for slugs anywhere. That's my only issue with it.

February 16, 2006, 10:12 AM	#8
steve c Junior Member Join Date: December 2, 2005 Location: wi Posts: 13	I think two of the best value long guns out there are mossberg shotguns and savage rifles. One thing to keep an eye on for the 500 is the safety, it is plastic and I have heard of them cracking after a while. they do have after market metal for sale. One neat thing about the 500 is they have 50 cal. black powder barrels for it if you deer hunt (approx. $90) good luck!

February 16, 2006, 12:05 PM	#9
Springfield XD40 Man Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2006 Location: Florissant Colorado Posts: 431	Hey guys, glad to hear the positive input on the mossberg. I really did buy it new in box with 2 barrels for $200. Big 5 sporting goods here in my town was clearing them out for $199, too good to pass up!

February 17, 2006, 02:32 PM	#11
jhgreasemonkey Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 2,238	I JUST SUBMITTED THIS SAME REPLY TO "BUZZARD" I Had A Mossberg 500 And Used The Hell Out Of It For 12 Years. Never Had 1 Single Problem. In My Opinion For An Inexpensive Shotgun You Can't Beat It. Also When I Sold It Well Used I Got Only $50 Less Than I Payed For It Brand New. I Had A Great Time Using It To Hunt And To Clear Out Small Trees And Brush For Camp Sites. :d (quicker And More Fun Than A Chain Saw)

February 17, 2006, 05:41 PM	#12
DonR101395 Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2005 Location: NWFL Posts: 3,031	I've been using mine 26 years with no complaints. The wood on the newer ones isn't as nice as the older ones, but you can't have everything. The price over the last 26 years has only went up about $30-$50 depending on where you shop. I paid $179 for mine with a 26" barrel and the 24" slugster barrel in 1980.

February 20, 2006, 10:38 PM	#14
riverrat66 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2004 Location: Western New York Posts: 394	I have two Mossberg 500 shotguns, one is a 16ga. w/c-lect choke that I bought 38 years ago and never had a problem with and I used it for everything from small game to whitetail deer. Also bought a 12ga. w/two barrels (slug barrel & shot barrel) that I used for a few years but never liked as much as my 16ga. What I liked most about the Mossberg was the location of the safety and how quiet it operated. The price was right and the gun was accurate as any other. Before I purchased the Mossberg in 1968 I owned a Ithaca Deerslayer, what a piece of junk that was!

February 21, 2006, 11:45 PM	#16
drifts1 Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2005 Posts: 136	I've had my Mossy 500A since '97 its been great! I keep it loaded with 8 #4 buck shells and have 00buck on the sidesaddle

February 22, 2006, 12:13 AM	#17
Springfield XD40 Man Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2006 Location: Florissant Colorado Posts: 431	Looks like the consensus is that Mossberg builds a good gun, glad to hear it. I'm very happy for the money I spent. I keep mine loaded with #1 buckshot for home defense, 00 buck is in the side saddle.

February 22, 2006, 01:53 AM	#18
ron73644 Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2005 Posts: 141	I have 2 870's and 1 500. I like the 500 best. It's also the best gun value around these days.

February 22, 2006, 05:42 PM	#19
paulweir Member Join Date: January 8, 2006 Posts: 24	I own both a 500 Persuader and a 590 for home defense and really like them both.

March 2, 2006, 07:59 PM	#20
cdnbacon Member Join Date: February 26, 2006 Location: Vermont Posts: 53	Mossberg 500/590s I have owned several, and maintain several for my police dept. I can carry any (reasonable) 12 ga shotgun I want on duty....and I decided to stick with my mossbergs. I own a 20 inch 500 and an 18.5 inch 590A1 and love em both. The only parts I have had to change for the dept guns were two of the plastic safties, on probably 15-18 year old guns with the checkered plastic safties.

March 3, 2006, 07:25 AM	#21
Quickdraw Limpsalot Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2004 Location: Rural Kentucky Posts: 478	I've owned/used a Maverick 88 for about 10 years with no issues whatsoever and I'm picking up my new-to-me 835 today.

March 4, 2006, 02:37 AM	#22
utaherrn Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2005 Location: Happy Valley, USA Posts: 649	Brownells has the metal Mossberg safety for $15.00, well worth the price. Currently own a 20" 9 shot 590 with all the goodies on it for the impending zombie invasion, and a well-worn 500 with a 28" bbl. Currently looking at gunshows for a used 18 1/2" bbl, or I'll just go to Cabelas and plop down $75 for a new one eventually. __________________ Bash 'em in the head, that seems to work out!

March 4, 2006, 05:25 PM	#23
JoeK Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Posts: 38	My brother has owned Mossberg 20G for the last 15 years and it is his primary hunting weapon. It may not be the prettiest shotgun I have ever seen, but it is certainly reliable. He has never had any malfunctions or other issues that have affected its performance. This thing has seen some abuse deer hunting in swamps/willows too. I'd give Mossberg a serious look if I had the need for another shotgun.

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