Mossberg home security 8 shot pump shotgun

Lo-khem · July 24, 2002, 12:05 PM

I was in my local Big 5 sporting good store and saw a Mossberg "Home Security" model short barrel pump shotgun with 8 shot capacity for only $209 brand new. I am very interested in getting it. Does anybody know about it and how good it is? I would like to get one with a changeable barrel length but man, this gun looks nice and comfy. I almost bought it, but decided that my first firearm should be a handgun so I got the handgun instead. I figure the wifey wouldn't be able to take the recoil. Anybody heard of this model? It simply said Mossberg Home security. Is it a good, reliable gun? Should I go back and get it? I've also seen a nice Maverick Pump Shottie that's almost identical to the Mossy, but I heard that they are a step down in quality. Thanks for input

Al Thompson · July 24, 2002, 12:27 PM

Welcome to TFL, Lo-khem. The Mossberg 500 series are fine guns.

FYI, there is a button with search on it. You can select the forem, term to be located and title or body of thread.

I just did this and loacted 249 threads.

Lots of good info out there.

Andrew Wyatt · July 24, 2002, 12:47 PM

I bought my mossberg from big 5, and it works just fine.

the actual model name is the 500 persuader, and the magazine only holds seven rounds.

It's a fine shotgun, and i prefer it to the 870 or the defender, but i'm left handed, which makes the 870 and defender safeties awkward.

dfaugh · July 24, 2002, 02:06 PM

I added a folding stock, so its REALLY compact...but even as it comes its real handy...The only shotguns I've ever owned were Mossberg 500s...Never had a problem with any of 'em, period

CMichael · July 24, 2002, 02:23 PM

I am very pleased with my Persuader with the extended magazine.

You can get a 28" barrel as well for it. It's about $113 for the barrel.

I have been enjoying it. I use the longer barrel for trap shooting.

Michael

Dave McC · July 24, 2002, 02:48 PM

Mossies are good guns, $209's a good price. Your were right about the wife, a shotgun's not the best choice for non shotgunners, and the kick can scare people.

Suggestion, get good instruction and some practice before depending on any weapon...

HTH...

Lo-khem · July 24, 2002, 04:15 PM

sounds like i need to get it. What about Mavericks?

Andrew Wyatt · July 25, 2002, 11:37 AM

mavericks have a different safety location, but that's about it.

they'd be a better choice for a folding stock.

Dave R · July 25, 2002, 07:58 PM

Don't assume your wife cannot handle the recoil of a 12ga. Lots of petite women do very well with them. Start off with a very light load until she gets form right, and gets used to it. Then move up.

IIRC, the Mossy is a heavier shotgun, which reduces felt recoil.

Do you know how to tell a light load from a heavy load? (Hint, it has to do with the weight of the shot and the "drams equiv" of powder.) If not, ask away.

swampgator · July 27, 2002, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Andrew Wyatt
mavericks have a different safety location, but that's about it.

Has this always been the case? I seem to recall working on Maverick for someone a few years ago, and I cant' recall. But I believe it was located on top just like the Mossys.

July 24, 2002, 12:05 PM	#1
Lo-khem Member Join Date: July 15, 2002 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 82	Mossberg home security 8 shot pump shotgun I was in my local Big 5 sporting good store and saw a Mossberg "Home Security" model short barrel pump shotgun with 8 shot capacity for only $209 brand new. I am very interested in getting it. Does anybody know about it and how good it is? I would like to get one with a changeable barrel length but man, this gun looks nice and comfy. I almost bought it, but decided that my first firearm should be a handgun so I got the handgun instead. I figure the wifey wouldn't be able to take the recoil. Anybody heard of this model? It simply said Mossberg Home security. Is it a good, reliable gun? Should I go back and get it? I've also seen a nice Maverick Pump Shottie that's almost identical to the Mossy, but I heard that they are a step down in quality. Thanks for input __________________ Yahushua (Jesus Christ) is the King Of Kings Forever!! Respect to John Brown, Nat Turner, Malcolm X, Huey Newton and Assata Shakur. Power to freedom Fighters & righteous men. To hell with gangstas, crooked cops and racists.

July 24, 2002, 12:27 PM	#2
Al Thompson Staff Alumnus Join Date: May 2, 1999 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,611	Welcome to TFL, Lo-khem. The Mossberg 500 series are fine guns. FYI, there is a button with search on it. You can select the forem, term to be located and title or body of thread. I just did this and loacted 249 threads. Lots of good info out there. __________________ http://www.scfirearms.org/

July 24, 2002, 02:06 PM	#4
dfaugh Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,715	I've got one I added a folding stock, so its REALLY compact...but even as it comes its real handy...The only shotguns I've ever owned were Mossberg 500s...Never had a problem with any of 'em, period __________________ "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."

July 24, 2002, 02:23 PM	#5
CMichael Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2001 Location: MI Posts: 1,516	I got one too I am very pleased with my Persuader with the extended magazine. You can get a 28" barrel as well for it. It's about $113 for the barrel. I have been enjoying it. I use the longer barrel for trap shooting. Michael

July 24, 2002, 04:15 PM	#7
Lo-khem Member Join Date: July 15, 2002 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 82	sounds like i need to get it. What about Mavericks? __________________ Yahushua (Jesus Christ) is the King Of Kings Forever!! Respect to John Brown, Nat Turner, Malcolm X, Huey Newton and Assata Shakur. Power to freedom Fighters & righteous men. To hell with gangstas, crooked cops and racists.

July 24, 2002, 12:47 PM	#3
Andrew Wyatt Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Bakersfield, Kommiefornia Posts: 549	I bought my mossberg from big 5, and it works just fine. the actual model name is the 500 persuader, and the magazine only holds seven rounds. It's a fine shotgun, and i prefer it to the 870 or the defender, but i'm left handed, which makes the 870 and defender safeties awkward.

July 24, 2002, 02:48 PM	#6
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Mossies are good guns, $209's a good price. Your were right about the wife, a shotgun's not the best choice for non shotgunners, and the kick can scare people. Suggestion, get good instruction and some practice before depending on any weapon... HTH...

July 25, 2002, 11:37 AM	#8
Andrew Wyatt Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Bakersfield, Kommiefornia Posts: 549	mavericks have a different safety location, but that's about it. they'd be a better choice for a folding stock.

July 25, 2002, 07:58 PM	#9
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	Don't assume your wife cannot handle the recoil of a 12ga. Lots of petite women do very well with them. Start off with a very light load until she gets form right, and gets used to it. Then move up. IIRC, the Mossy is a heavier shotgun, which reduces felt recoil. Do you know how to tell a light load from a heavy load? (Hint, it has to do with the weight of the shot and the "drams equiv" of powder.) If not, ask away. __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).