Mossberg question.

GhostShooter · September 23, 2002, 06:22 PM

Ok, I need some help. I'm looking at two shotguns and I need a separate opinion. The first is a Mossberg 500 (12ga, 8+1, $280). The second is a Mossberg Maverick Model 88 (12ga, 8+1, $170). Can someone tell me what, if any, are the differences between these two and why there is such a disparity in price. Thx in advance.

Wabostyle · September 23, 2002, 06:48 PM

Check out this this thread:

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...hreadid=130654

I ended up buying an 870 to tinker with but between the Mossberg and the Maverick, it seems like the Mossberg is more durable (has two action bars as opposed to one on the Maverick). Hope this helps...

Andrew Wyatt · September 23, 2002, 07:42 PM

Get the 500. it's a durable piece, and should serve you well once you replace the plastic safety button with a metal one.

the metal buttons are available from brownells and aren't expensive.

swampgator · September 23, 2002, 07:48 PM

I agree with Andrew, get the Mossy. But $280 seems a little high, so I'd shop around.

dfaugh · September 23, 2002, 07:57 PM

$209, on sale at Dunhams, for the Mossy ("Special Purpose", 8+1, 20" cylinder choke, synthetic stock...I assume that's same one you're looking at)

swampgator · September 23, 2002, 08:04 PM

Wallyworld had the 8 shot Persuader with full stock for $195 when I bought mine back in 99.

nascarnhlnra · September 23, 2002, 08:05 PM

dfaugh you got a great deal on that Mossy.

dfaugh · September 24, 2002, 08:05 AM

that was a coupla years ago now that I think about...Dunham's used to have them on "sale" about every other week...I don't recall seeing that recently, however.

mpthole · September 25, 2002, 04:56 PM

Glad this subject came up. Fleet Farm right now has a deal for a Mossberg 500 combo package for $325. Its lower than the retail sheets on their website... but what do you guys think?

Dave McC · September 26, 2002, 05:47 AM

MPT, IMO it's a good price on a good shotgun, but not a rush right over and get one price.

HTH...

September 23, 2002, 06:22 PM	#1
GhostShooter Senior Member Join Date: June 2, 2002 Posts: 128	Mossberg question. Ok, I need some help. I'm looking at two shotguns and I need a separate opinion. The first is a Mossberg 500 (12ga, 8+1, $280). The second is a Mossberg Maverick Model 88 (12ga, 8+1, $170). Can someone tell me what, if any, are the differences between these two and why there is such a disparity in price. Thx in advance. __________________ Hope is a waking dream. - Aristotle

September 23, 2002, 07:48 PM	#4
swampgator Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 1999 Location: Gatorville, Florida Posts: 619	I agree with Andrew, get the Mossy. But $280 seems a little high, so I'd shop around. __________________ www.afn.org/~guns

September 23, 2002, 07:57 PM	#5
dfaugh Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,715	I paid $209, on sale at Dunhams, for the Mossy ("Special Purpose", 8+1, 20" cylinder choke, synthetic stock...I assume that's same one you're looking at) __________________ "If you Listen to Fools, the Mob Rules" "No one has the answer, but one thing is true. You'e got to turn on evil, when its coming after you. You've gotta face it down,and when it tries to hide, you've got to go in after it, and never be denied. Time is running out...Let's roll. Let's roll for freedom, let's roll for love. We're going after satan, on the wings of a dove. Let's roll for freedom, let's roll for truth. Let's not let our children grow up fearful in their youth."

September 23, 2002, 08:04 PM	#6
swampgator Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 1999 Location: Gatorville, Florida Posts: 619	Wallyworld had the 8 shot Persuader with full stock for $195 when I bought mine back in 99. __________________ www.afn.org/~guns

September 23, 2002, 08:05 PM	#7
nascarnhlnra Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2002 Location: THE DEEP SOUTH USA Posts: 531	dfaugh you got a great deal on that Mossy. __________________ The sound of a 12 gauge pump clears a house faster than Rosie O eats a Big Mac !

September 23, 2002, 06:48 PM	#2
Wabostyle Junior Member Join Date: June 18, 2002 Location: NY, USA Posts: 13	Check out this this thread: http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...hreadid=130654 I ended up buying an 870 to tinker with but between the Mossberg and the Maverick, it seems like the Mossberg is more durable (has two action bars as opposed to one on the Maverick). Hope this helps...

September 23, 2002, 07:42 PM	#3
Andrew Wyatt Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Bakersfield, Kommiefornia Posts: 549	Get the 500. it's a durable piece, and should serve you well once you replace the plastic safety button with a metal one. the metal buttons are available from brownells and aren't expensive.

September 24, 2002, 08:05 AM	#8
dfaugh Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,715	Yeah that was a coupla years ago now that I think about...Dunham's used to have them on "sale" about every other week...I don't recall seeing that recently, however. __________________ "If you Listen to Fools, the Mob Rules" "No one has the answer, but one thing is true. You'e got to turn on evil, when its coming after you. You've gotta face it down,and when it tries to hide, you've got to go in after it, and never be denied. Time is running out...Let's roll. Let's roll for freedom, let's roll for love. We're going after satan, on the wings of a dove. Let's roll for freedom, let's roll for truth. Let's not let our children grow up fearful in their youth."

September 25, 2002, 04:56 PM	#9
mpthole Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2001 Location: SW WI Posts: 463	Glad this subject came up. Fleet Farm right now has a deal for a Mossberg 500 combo package for $325. Its lower than the retail sheets on their website... but what do you guys think?

September 26, 2002, 05:47 AM	#10
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 14, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,831	MPT, IMO it's a good price on a good shotgun, but not a rush right over and get one price. HTH...