What should I do?

TCW · October 11, 2000, 04:32 PM

I have a Mossberg 500 8-shot 20" w/ a side saddle. I am thinking about intalling a GR sight system ($100 total), but I keep hearing about how incredidible the 870 is! Should I sell my Mossy and take a financial hit for an 870 with less capacity, no sling mounts, a bead sight, and no side saddle?? Is the difference in quality really that big?
Sorry for being anal.
Thanks!
TCW

Tim Whittaker · October 11, 2000, 06:55 PM

FWIW, I have used an 870 for about 5 years and wouldn't trade it for another shotgun. I have had the Mossy 590 and the Win 1300. It's like the Chevy/Ford debate, whatever you feel the most comfortable with and the most proficient with, that's the gun for you. As to your question, No I wouldn't dump the 500 with the goodies, if you get a few extra bucks pick up an 870 and try that out, I think you will find that they both have their merits. Hope that helps.....Whit

M1911 · October 11, 2000, 07:37 PM

I'm with Whit. While I prefer the 870, I'd feel perfectly well armed with the Mossberg. If you like the Mossie, keep it.

M1911

Dave McC · October 11, 2000, 09:03 PM

I admit I'm one of the more avid 870 fans. They've worked for me for 4 decades. However, if you've got a 500 you like, stay with it.

If all I had for shotgunning was a 500, I wouldn't think I was handicapped.

Lateron, get an 870 and see how it works for you. Then sell the one you like least.

Ala Dan · October 11, 2000, 09:31 PM

Sell the Mossie to finance a Remington 870
Marine Magnum, and I think the LOVE AFFAIR
will last a lifetime!!!

Regards,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

October 11, 2000, 04:32 PM	#1
TCW Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2000 Location: PRK Posts: 431	I have a Mossberg 500 8-shot 20" w/ a side saddle. I am thinking about intalling a GR sight system ($100 total), but I keep hearing about how incredidible the 870 is! Should I sell my Mossy and take a financial hit for an 870 with less capacity, no sling mounts, a bead sight, and no side saddle?? Is the difference in quality really that big? Sorry for being anal. Thanks! TCW

October 11, 2000, 06:55 PM	#2
Tim Whittaker Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2000 Location: N.H. Posts: 166	FWIW, I have used an 870 for about 5 years and wouldn't trade it for another shotgun. I have had the Mossy 590 and the Win 1300. It's like the Chevy/Ford debate, whatever you feel the most comfortable with and the most proficient with, that's the gun for you. As to your question, No I wouldn't dump the 500 with the goodies, if you get a few extra bucks pick up an 870 and try that out, I think you will find that they both have their merits. Hope that helps.....Whit

October 11, 2000, 07:37 PM	#3
M1911 Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 2000 Posts: 4,062	I'm with Whit. While I prefer the 870, I'd feel perfectly well armed with the Mossberg. If you like the Mossie, keep it. M1911

October 11, 2000, 09:03 PM	#4
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 14, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,831	I admit I'm one of the more avid 870 fans. They've worked for me for 4 decades. However, if you've got a 500 you like, stay with it. If all I had for shotgunning was a 500, I wouldn't think I was handicapped. Lateron, get an 870 and see how it works for you. Then sell the one you like least.

October 11, 2000, 09:31 PM	#5
Ala Dan Member in memoriam Join Date: August 14, 1999 Location: In The HOT, Humid, and Mu Posts: 6,117	Sell the Mossie to finance a Remington 870 Marine Magnum, and I think the LOVE AFFAIR will last a lifetime!!! Regards, Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member