Mossberg 500! To buy or not?

562 · June 22, 2009, 09:51 PM

I'm currently in the market for a new shotgun and my local dealer has a handful of these for sale.

It features:
3" 6 shot, 18.5" barrel, Adjustable stock, heat shield, sling, swivels, and forearm strap.

I've shot my friends 500 pistol grip and would prefer one with the stock. I'm new to shotguns and don't want to go ahead and purchase something with no knowledge on it.

What do you think? here is a ad of the product on the left hand column:

I basically want to go through a lot of ammo at the local shooting range and want it for home protection.

Fill me in if this is a good price.

hogdogs · June 22, 2009, 09:59 PM

Those prices are critically extremely high! regular ol' Mossberg is expected to be well under 3 yards and a maverick 88 (mossberg's lesser gun) should be under 2 and a quarter bones (225) they often have a Combo of 28 and 18 inch barrel will still come in well under the prices in the ad you posted.
Brent

Ian0351 · June 22, 2009, 10:05 PM

Ditto what Brent said... I would certainly encourage you to buy a Mossberg 500, they are effecient, reliable shotguns and can be configured a number of ways depending on the purpose you wish to put it to. I would try to find a non-tactical combo gun with a 18.5" and 28" barrel, should be less than that abomination in the ad at any decent sporting goods store... even less used. You can always add that plastic later if you really want to.

Ian0351 · June 22, 2009, 10:08 PM

Looking closer I see that you are in the PRK... maybe those prices aren't so high after all!

the rifleer · June 22, 2009, 10:13 PM

they are great shotguns. i have one in 20 gauge and its been flawless so far. its the same shotgun that the military uses and lots of police departments use them as well. mine was $219 with a vent rib 26'' barrel and a 18.5'' barrel.

if you are using it for home defense or you are a marine clearing rooms in Iraq then that is a good set up, but if you actually want to use it for clays or for bird then get a vent rib barrel and a full length stock. that tactical crap sure does look cool, but its kinda dumb if you are at a range with a 18.5'' barrel shooting clays. it can be done and works well if you know that you are doing, but the 26'' barrel and full stock make a huge difference.

in all its a fantastic shotgun no matter how you look at it. lake care of it and it will last a couple decades, at the least.

562 · June 22, 2009, 10:21 PM

Where will I be able to find one in the prices you guys stated? I'm in CA if it matters.

And what's PRK?

hogdogs · June 22, 2009, 10:23 PM

Walmart is a start... Find a rural town with an El Marto del Wal that sells guns still...
Brent

colostomyclown · June 22, 2009, 10:43 PM

+1 for hogdogs. I'd save your money and look for a full stocked Mossberg 500. You don't need any fancy stuff.

562 · June 22, 2009, 10:47 PM

Will do. Thanks.

What are the odds of me finding one that still sell guns?

Any other stores that have mossbergs for sale?

OLNfan · June 22, 2009, 10:49 PM

I have a mossberg 500 tactical persuader and I love mine bought it for a lot more than those prices though. (I live in Canada) Geez firearms are cheap in the states lol.

the rifleer · June 22, 2009, 10:59 PM

if you live in CA go to big 5. that's where i got my 20 gauge at $219. it was listed "on sale" at $269, but then they rung it up at the counter the computer said it was $219, so that's what they sold it to me for.

Big 5 will be much less expensive than that, but it wont have a heat shield unless you buy the 590, which isn't a bad shotgun either, but it cost more.

562 · June 22, 2009, 10:59 PM

Browsing through the big 5 site, and came across the same one as in the ad for the same price, walmart search was unsuccessful.

562 · June 22, 2009, 11:00 PM

Here it is at big 5

http://big5sportinggoods.shoplocal.c...23901&offerid=

same price

Re4mer · June 22, 2009, 11:13 PM

I would go for the mossberg because I like them but that is a high price.

562 · June 22, 2009, 11:14 PM

If I can't find it for a lower price elsewhere, I might have to settle for that price.

the rifleer · June 22, 2009, 11:18 PM

if you want all that tactical stuff on it then go ahead, but the basic package is going to be a lot less.

562 · June 22, 2009, 11:20 PM

That is what I need to know.

Where can I find one at?

the rifleer · June 22, 2009, 11:23 PM

Big 5. that what I'm trying to tell you. I recently bought a mossberg 500 20 gauge with 18.5'' barrel and a 26'' barrel with a choke at big 5 for $219. the 12 gauge will be $269, but maybe you will get lucky like i did. pay them a visit and see what they have.

the rifleer · June 22, 2009, 11:29 PM

another thing when buying from big 5 is that they will be priced high. Ask to see the gun, inspect it, purposely look at other guns and remain skeptical. then ask the salesman "what the best price yo can give me". then will give it to you for the sales price.

Every time i have bought a rifle or shotgun there they give it to me at the sales price. i bought a m44 marked at $189 and got it for $75. Bought a marlin .22 and they took $25 off. Saved $50 on the shotgun etc... the aren't really a "deal", but they make you think you are getting a deal. if you don't ask they will sell it high.

562 · June 22, 2009, 11:32 PM

Thanks for the advice and tip the rifleer, I will pay them a visit tomorrow and see what they have.

June 22, 2009, 09:51 PM	#1
562 Junior Member Join Date: June 15, 2009 Posts: 9	Mossberg 500! To buy or not? I'm currently in the market for a new shotgun and my local dealer has a handful of these for sale. It features: 3" 6 shot, 18.5" barrel, Adjustable stock, heat shield, sling, swivels, and forearm strap. I've shot my friends 500 pistol grip and would prefer one with the stock. I'm new to shotguns and don't want to go ahead and purchase something with no knowledge on it. What do you think? here is a ad of the product on the left hand column: I basically want to go through a lot of ammo at the local shooting range and want it for home protection. Fill me in if this is a good price.

June 22, 2009, 10:05 PM	#3
Ian0351 Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 414	Ditto what Brent said... I would certainly encourage you to buy a Mossberg 500, they are effecient, reliable shotguns and can be configured a number of ways depending on the purpose you wish to put it to. I would try to find a non-tactical combo gun with a 18.5" and 28" barrel, should be less than that abomination in the ad at any decent sporting goods store... even less used. You can always add that plastic later if you really want to. __________________ You can have your churches, I'll keep my guns. Just keep your hands off my paycheck and your eyes out of my backyard. Join the Libertarian Party! http://www.lp.org Semper Fidelis

June 22, 2009, 10:08 PM	#4
Ian0351 Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 414	Looking closer I see that you are in the PRK... maybe those prices aren't so high after all! __________________ You can have your churches, I'll keep my guns. Just keep your hands off my paycheck and your eyes out of my backyard. Join the Libertarian Party! http://www.lp.org Semper Fidelis

June 22, 2009, 10:49 PM	#10
OLNfan Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2009 Location: British Columbia Canada Posts: 277	I have a mossberg 500 tactical persuader and I love mine bought it for a lot more than those prices though. (I live in Canada) Geez firearms are cheap in the states lol. __________________ "Dear Governor Axtell. I've heard that you will give 200 dollars for my head. Perhaps we should meet and talk. I am at the Juarez village at the border. Send 3 men, and instruct them not to shoot, as I am unarmed. In short, Sir; I surrender. Your obedient servant William H. Bonney. PS: I changed my mind. Kiss my ass."

June 22, 2009, 09:59 PM	#2
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	Those prices are critically extremely high! regular ol' Mossberg is expected to be well under 3 yards and a maverick 88 (mossberg's lesser gun) should be under 2 and a quarter bones (225) they often have a Combo of 28 and 18 inch barrel will still come in well under the prices in the ad you posted. Brent

June 22, 2009, 10:13 PM	#5
the rifleer Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2008 Location: Sunny California Posts: 1,281	they are great shotguns. i have one in 20 gauge and its been flawless so far. its the same shotgun that the military uses and lots of police departments use them as well. mine was $219 with a vent rib 26'' barrel and a 18.5'' barrel. if you are using it for home defense or you are a marine clearing rooms in Iraq then that is a good set up, but if you actually want to use it for clays or for bird then get a vent rib barrel and a full length stock. that tactical crap sure does look cool, but its kinda dumb if you are at a range with a 18.5'' barrel shooting clays. it can be done and works well if you know that you are doing, but the 26'' barrel and full stock make a huge difference. in all its a fantastic shotgun no matter how you look at it. lake care of it and it will last a couple decades, at the least.

June 22, 2009, 10:21 PM	#6
562 Junior Member Join Date: June 15, 2009 Posts: 9	Where will I be able to find one in the prices you guys stated? I'm in CA if it matters. And what's PRK?

June 22, 2009, 10:23 PM	#7
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	Walmart is a start... Find a rural town with an El Marto del Wal that sells guns still... Brent

June 22, 2009, 10:43 PM	#8
colostomyclown Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Posts: 613	+1 for hogdogs. I'd save your money and look for a full stocked Mossberg 500. You don't need any fancy stuff.

June 22, 2009, 10:47 PM	#9
562 Junior Member Join Date: June 15, 2009 Posts: 9	Will do. Thanks. What are the odds of me finding one that still sell guns? Any other stores that have mossbergs for sale?

June 22, 2009, 10:59 PM	#11
the rifleer Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2008 Location: Sunny California Posts: 1,281	if you live in CA go to big 5. that's where i got my 20 gauge at $219. it was listed "on sale" at $269, but then they rung it up at the counter the computer said it was $219, so that's what they sold it to me for. Big 5 will be much less expensive than that, but it wont have a heat shield unless you buy the 590, which isn't a bad shotgun either, but it cost more.

June 22, 2009, 11:00 PM	#13
562 Junior Member Join Date: June 15, 2009 Posts: 9	Here it is at big 5 http://big5sportinggoods.shoplocal.c...23901&offerid= same price

June 22, 2009, 11:13 PM	#14
Re4mer Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2008 Posts: 240	I would go for the mossberg because I like them but that is a high price.

June 22, 2009, 11:14 PM	#15
562 Junior Member Join Date: June 15, 2009 Posts: 9	If I can't find it for a lower price elsewhere, I might have to settle for that price.

June 22, 2009, 11:18 PM	#16
the rifleer Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2008 Location: Sunny California Posts: 1,281	if you want all that tactical stuff on it then go ahead, but the basic package is going to be a lot less.

June 22, 2009, 11:20 PM	#17
562 Junior Member Join Date: June 15, 2009 Posts: 9	That is what I need to know. Where can I find one at?

June 22, 2009, 11:23 PM	#18
the rifleer Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2008 Location: Sunny California Posts: 1,281	Big 5. that what I'm trying to tell you. I recently bought a mossberg 500 20 gauge with 18.5'' barrel and a 26'' barrel with a choke at big 5 for $219. the 12 gauge will be $269, but maybe you will get lucky like i did. pay them a visit and see what they have.

June 22, 2009, 11:29 PM	#19
the rifleer Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2008 Location: Sunny California Posts: 1,281	another thing when buying from big 5 is that they will be priced high. Ask to see the gun, inspect it, purposely look at other guns and remain skeptical. then ask the salesman "what the best price yo can give me". then will give it to you for the sales price. Every time i have bought a rifle or shotgun there they give it to me at the sales price. i bought a m44 marked at $189 and got it for $75. Bought a marlin .22 and they took $25 off. Saved $50 on the shotgun etc... the aren't really a "deal", but they make you think you are getting a deal. if you don't ask they will sell it high.

June 22, 2009, 11:32 PM	#20
562 Junior Member Join Date: June 15, 2009 Posts: 9	Thanks for the advice and tip the rifleer, I will pay them a visit tomorrow and see what they have.