Which one is better?

Toader · February 18, 2012, 07:09 PM

Which one is better? The Maverick 88, the 870 Express or the Mossberg 500? Looking for a gun for my cousins birthday, but I dont want to sacrifice quality for price.

Dave McC · February 18, 2012, 07:46 PM

Ford/Chevy/Dodge.

Get the one that feels best.

The 870 may outlast the others, but it will not be in our lifetimes.....

dalegribble · February 18, 2012, 08:23 PM

i own 2 mossbergs and a maverick with no problems. never owned a remmy but do some research since they were bought out.

DucksBucksNTrucks · February 19, 2012, 12:59 AM

I have owned both and for me I prefer the 870, feels better. The most notable difference in my opinion is the safety placement, in the trigger guard on the 870, on top of the receiver for the mossy. As one of the previous repliers said the is a chevy/ford/dodge debate.

Hoosier_Daddy · February 19, 2012, 11:40 AM

I prefer the safety position of the 870 versus the safety of the Mossberg. last year when I was trying to make a similar decision as you I went with the Remington 870 Express.

Only negitive thing I heard about the Mossberg is the safety is plastic and is prone to breaking if stessed to much. I've heard there is a metal safety that can be purchased to replace the plastic safety.

Hope this helps.

graysmoke · February 19, 2012, 11:53 AM

PENDING - If you want a shotgun you don't mind getting a few scratches or dinks on it, then the very reliable Mossberg 500.
The Remington 870 just holds its value better, if you decide to sell it one day.
The Maverick, one of Wal Marts in-expensive best selling shotguns....nuff said.

shortwave · February 20, 2012, 11:22 AM

What Dave McC said.

cdbeagle · February 21, 2012, 12:51 AM

I think Remington quality has gone to crap since being purchased and from personal experience think Mossberg has horrible customer service. But between the three I would get a 500.

February 18, 2012, 07:09 PM	#1
Toader Junior Member Join Date: January 29, 2012 Posts: 8	Which one is better? Which one is better? The Maverick 88, the 870 Express or the Mossberg 500? Looking for a gun for my cousins birthday, but I dont want to sacrifice quality for price.

February 18, 2012, 08:23 PM	#3
dalegribble Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2007 Posts: 861	i own 2 mossbergs and a maverick with no problems. never owned a remmy but do some research since they were bought out. __________________ Waltzes with woofs

February 19, 2012, 11:53 AM	#6
graysmoke Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 378	PENDING - If you want a shotgun you don't mind getting a few scratches or dinks on it, then the very reliable Mossberg 500. The Remington 870 just holds its value better, if you decide to sell it one day. The Maverick, one of Wal Marts in-expensive best selling shotguns....nuff said. __________________ "Keep your powder dry, and eyes on the target". -R. Lee Ermey

February 18, 2012, 07:46 PM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Ford/Chevy/Dodge. Get the one that feels best. The 870 may outlast the others, but it will not be in our lifetimes.....

February 19, 2012, 12:59 AM	#4
DucksBucksNTrucks Junior Member Join Date: February 13, 2012 Location: Phx, az Posts: 2	I have owned both and for me I prefer the 870, feels better. The most notable difference in my opinion is the safety placement, in the trigger guard on the 870, on top of the receiver for the mossy. As one of the previous repliers said the is a chevy/ford/dodge debate.

February 19, 2012, 11:40 AM	#5
Hoosier_Daddy Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2011 Location: Lower Michigan Posts: 163	I prefer the safety position of the 870 versus the safety of the Mossberg. last year when I was trying to make a similar decision as you I went with the Remington 870 Express. Only negitive thing I heard about the Mossberg is the safety is plastic and is prone to breaking if stessed to much. I've heard there is a metal safety that can be purchased to replace the plastic safety. Hope this helps.

February 20, 2012, 11:22 AM	#7
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,970	What Dave McC said.

February 21, 2012, 12:51 AM	#8
cdbeagle Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2012 Location: Justin Texas Posts: 313	I think Remington quality has gone to crap since being purchased and from personal experience think Mossberg has horrible customer service. But between the three I would get a 500.