Which Mossberg preferred for home defense?

Guyon · July 29, 2000, 03:28 AM

The subject line basically says it all. Whaddya think folks?

Patrick Graham · July 29, 2000, 08:51 AM

Mossy 500 with 18 inch barrel.

The next logical question is "What pistol grips should I put on?"

but I won't ask that question.. I wouldn't want to start anything.

Dave McC · July 29, 2000, 09:02 AM

Why change now, Pat(G)?....

A short bbled version would work just fine, w/o all the bells/whistles/Fuzzy dice/fender skirts. Next purchases should be ammo and range fees. After you burn up some ammo, then you might see a need for some sort of mod or accessory.

One more time,ANY reliable shotgun of at least two shot capacity is a HD weapon of humongous potential in TRAINED, competent hands...

Badger Arms · July 29, 2000, 09:04 PM

Sorry about double post.

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Badger Arms · July 29, 2000, 09:05 PM

A short barrelled version is fine. No pistol grips, PLEASE! I prefer the parkerized version myself. Any one will do you fine though. I second the recommendation to buy lots of ammo to practice with. Concentrate on the elimination of short-stroke and pattern the gun with your chosen load at realistic engagement distances to know what it's capable of.

Opie-IN · July 30, 2000, 01:59 AM

I have a Mossberg 500 Persuader which works well for me. They are a bargain as far as I am concerned. I got mine at Wal-Mart for $197. 20", holds 8 shells. I have never had any problems with mine, and have shot about 400 rounds thru it. Hope this helps. Opie

jthuang · July 31, 2000, 07:42 AM

Either the 500 or 590 will do quite well. I've never used their semi-auto defense gun so I won't opine on them.

Justin

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Justin T. Huang, Esq.
late of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

RickB · August 1, 2000, 03:02 PM

For use within the home, a shotgun is pretty bulky/clumsy. That said, I have the 590 nearby.

G. Kennedy · August 1, 2000, 03:51 PM

If I had to pick a Mossberg it would be the 590A1. Steel safety and triggergroup, thicker barrel and it has beefier extractors as opposed to the other Mossbergs

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Ned Roundtree · August 1, 2000, 09:27 PM

I second that 590A1. Excellent HD gun.

July 29, 2000, 03:28 AM	#1
Guyon Senior Member Join Date: July 27, 2000 Location: Over the Hills and Through the Woods, Tennessee Posts: 1,207	The subject line basically says it all. Whaddya think folks?

July 29, 2000, 08:51 AM	#2
Patrick Graham Junior member Join Date: January 18, 1999 Location: Kokomo, Indiana USA Posts: 674	Mossy 500 with 18 inch barrel. The next logical question is "What pistol grips should I put on?" but I won't ask that question.. I wouldn't want to start anything.

July 29, 2000, 09:02 AM	#3
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Why change now, Pat(G)?.... A short bbled version would work just fine, w/o all the bells/whistles/Fuzzy dice/fender skirts. Next purchases should be ammo and range fees. After you burn up some ammo, then you might see a need for some sort of mod or accessory. One more time,ANY reliable shotgun of at least two shot capacity is a HD weapon of humongous potential in TRAINED, competent hands...

July 29, 2000, 09:04 PM	#4
Badger Arms Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2000 Location: Harnett County, NC Posts: 1,700	Sorry about double post. [This message has been edited by badgerarms (edited July 29, 2000).]

July 29, 2000, 09:05 PM	#5
Badger Arms Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2000 Location: Harnett County, NC Posts: 1,700	A short barrelled version is fine. No pistol grips, PLEASE! I prefer the parkerized version myself. Any one will do you fine though. I second the recommendation to buy lots of ammo to practice with. Concentrate on the elimination of short-stroke and pattern the gun with your chosen load at realistic engagement distances to know what it's capable of.

July 30, 2000, 01:59 AM	#6
Opie-IN Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2000 Location: Evansville IN Posts: 194	I have a Mossberg 500 Persuader which works well for me. They are a bargain as far as I am concerned. I got mine at Wal-Mart for $197. 20", holds 8 shells. I have never had any problems with mine, and have shot about 400 rounds thru it. Hope this helps. Opie

July 31, 2000, 07:42 AM	#7
jthuang Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2000 Posts: 823	Either the 500 or 590 will do quite well. I've never used their semi-auto defense gun so I won't opine on them. Justin ------------------ Justin T. Huang, Esq. late of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

August 1, 2000, 03:02 PM	#8
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	For use within the home, a shotgun is pretty bulky/clumsy. That said, I have the 590 nearby.

August 1, 2000, 03:51 PM	#9
G. Kennedy Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 1999 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 148	If I had to pick a Mossberg it would be the 590A1. Steel safety and triggergroup, thicker barrel and it has beefier extractors as opposed to the other Mossbergs [This message has been edited by G. Kennedy (edited August 01, 2000).]

August 1, 2000, 09:27 PM	#10
Ned Roundtree Senior Member Join Date: December 8, 1999 Location: Lexington, KY,USA Posts: 738	I second that 590A1. Excellent HD gun.