Open For Suggestions

Makarov9x · September 28, 2005, 10:37 AM

I now own a Browning auto 5 12 gauge, Remington 870 12 gauge, and a Mossberg 500 20 gauge. I have the shotgun bug again, and the only way to get rid of it is...Well you know. So point me in the right direction. Whats the best bang for the buck. Im open for anything and $350 seems to be a good cut off.

Thanks,
Mak

Ruger4570 · September 28, 2005, 12:27 PM

There are few choices left. $350.00 shotguns are going to be either used auto or pumps. It seems like you have those basses pretty well covered unless you want to spend more and start getting into a used O/U and even these are hard to find in good condition for the 350.00 you have to spend. I guess when I have the bug, I start hanging out more at gunshops and see what comes in. Good luck

Dave McC · September 28, 2005, 02:53 PM

28 gauge.....

Lee Lapin · September 28, 2005, 06:34 PM

Mossberg 590A1 if you want another 'serious' shotgun... (then sell the 500).

lpl/nc

Makarov9x · September 29, 2005, 10:34 AM

How about some opinions on the Mossberg made Maverick 88. All articles I have read seem to be positive. It seems they only make them in 12 gauge and limited barrel lengths. Does anyone have any other opinions or info on them?

Thanks,
Mak

Lee Lapin · September 30, 2005, 03:53 PM

I wouldn't- IMO it's less desireable than the 500 you already have. If you don't want to improve on the 500 by trading up to a 590, look at the Winchester/FN police guns.

lpl/nc

shecky · September 30, 2005, 05:36 PM

The Maverick is kinda nice if you want pistol grip/pistol grip stock. They have a different trigger group with a cross bolt safety, which is more convenient than the usual Mossberg safety pistol grip/pistol grip stock. IMO, that would be the only reason to buy a Maverick if you already have a Mossberg 500.

Makarov9x · September 30, 2005, 10:13 PM

I was kinda thinking about a Maverick with a rifled slug barrel. Thats something a little different than what I have. For that price (around $140) I really can't go wrong. Unless its just a real piece of junk. Its Mossy made, so I hope that speaks for it self.

antediluvianist · September 30, 2005, 10:18 PM

I own a Maverick 88. It's fine, just lighter than your 500. I like the crossbolt safety on the trigger. Some people don't.

Why not upgrade to the 590 however, instead of "downgrading" to a Maverick?

Makarov9x · September 30, 2005, 10:25 PM

From what I can gather, The 590 is limited to HD. Only a 20 inch barrel, large mag well. Its really made for when the stuff hits the fan. Its still could be a possibility. But right now I'm a "in the woods" type guy. LOL

Now on the other hand ..The 835 probably has a better set up for what I am looking for.

BobK · September 30, 2005, 10:34 PM

Stoeger side by side coach gun.

Makarov9x · October 2, 2005, 10:49 AM

Well I went to the local gun shop yesterday. I got to handle a new Maverick 88......Lets just say I expected a little more. Its got a good name behind it, So maybe I need to give it a chance. Its just a little clunky. I guess the major differences from the Mossberg 500 are: Cheaper stock and grip, plastic trigger guard along with the saftey being on the bottom. Also the slide seems to be flimsy, I guess the rails arent supported inside the reciever. The price is right and the name is right, but I have to ask...Do you really get what you pay for??

Mak

September 28, 2005, 10:37 AM	#1
Makarov9x Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2005 Posts: 128	Open For Suggestions I now own a Browning auto 5 12 gauge, Remington 870 12 gauge, and a Mossberg 500 20 gauge. I have the shotgun bug again, and the only way to get rid of it is...Well you know. So point me in the right direction. Whats the best bang for the buck. Im open for anything and $350 seems to be a good cut off. Thanks, Mak

September 28, 2005, 12:27 PM	#2
Ruger4570 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 2,136	There are few choices left. $350.00 shotguns are going to be either used auto or pumps. It seems like you have those basses pretty well covered unless you want to spend more and start getting into a used O/U and even these are hard to find in good condition for the 350.00 you have to spend. I guess when I have the bug, I start hanging out more at gunshops and see what comes in. Good luck

September 28, 2005, 02:53 PM	#3
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	28 gauge.....

September 28, 2005, 06:34 PM	#4
Lee Lapin Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2004 Location: SE NC Posts: 1,239	Mossberg 590A1 if you want another 'serious' shotgun... (then sell the 500). lpl/nc

September 29, 2005, 10:34 AM	#5
Makarov9x Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2005 Posts: 128	How about some opinions on the Mossberg made Maverick 88. All articles I have read seem to be positive. It seems they only make them in 12 gauge and limited barrel lengths. Does anyone have any other opinions or info on them? Thanks, Mak

September 30, 2005, 03:53 PM	#6
Lee Lapin Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2004 Location: SE NC Posts: 1,239	I wouldn't- IMO it's less desireable than the 500 you already have. If you don't want to improve on the 500 by trading up to a 590, look at the Winchester/FN police guns. lpl/nc

September 30, 2005, 05:36 PM	#7
shecky Member Join Date: June 5, 2005 Posts: 72	The Maverick is kinda nice if you want pistol grip/pistol grip stock. They have a different trigger group with a cross bolt safety, which is more convenient than the usual Mossberg safety pistol grip/pistol grip stock. IMO, that would be the only reason to buy a Maverick if you already have a Mossberg 500.

September 30, 2005, 10:13 PM	#8
Makarov9x Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2005 Posts: 128	I was kinda thinking about a Maverick with a rifled slug barrel. Thats something a little different than what I have. For that price (around $140) I really can't go wrong. Unless its just a real piece of junk. Its Mossy made, so I hope that speaks for it self.

September 30, 2005, 10:18 PM	#9
antediluvianist Member Join Date: May 25, 2004 Posts: 63	I own a Maverick 88. It's fine, just lighter than your 500. I like the crossbolt safety on the trigger. Some people don't. Why not upgrade to the 590 however, instead of "downgrading" to a Maverick?

September 30, 2005, 10:25 PM	#10
Makarov9x Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2005 Posts: 128	From what I can gather, The 590 is limited to HD. Only a 20 inch barrel, large mag well. Its really made for when the stuff hits the fan. Its still could be a possibility. But right now I'm a "in the woods" type guy. LOL Now on the other hand ..The 835 probably has a better set up for what I am looking for.

September 30, 2005, 10:34 PM	#11
BobK Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2005 Posts: 838	Stoeger side by side coach gun.

October 2, 2005, 10:49 AM	#12
Makarov9x Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2005 Posts: 128	Well I went to the local gun shop yesterday. I got to handle a new Maverick 88......Lets just say I expected a little more. Its got a good name behind it, So maybe I need to give it a chance. Its just a little clunky. I guess the major differences from the Mossberg 500 are: Cheaper stock and grip, plastic trigger guard along with the saftey being on the bottom. Also the slide seems to be flimsy, I guess the rails arent supported inside the reciever. The price is right and the name is right, but I have to ask...Do you really get what you pay for?? Mak