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Join Date: September 27, 2018
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Any difference in a '82 Mossberg 500 -vs- today?
Hello all,
I'm looking for a basic non-safe queen that I don't have to worry about when I'm out in the field. I've found a new, unfired, 1982 wood Mossberg 500 with the ventilated rib, and accuchoke choke at the muzzle for $420.00, shipped and insured. Are there advantages or disadvantages between the 80' and today's gun? The wood looks to be of higher quality in the 80's gun. Then I wonder about the strength of the steel barrel? Also, is the trigger guard plastic on the older gun? Thanks for your input! ![]()
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Yes the older ones had the plastic trigger guard. And yes the 80's version is a tad better than the newer ones in my opinion. Slicker action, tad better wood and fit. Worth an extra 100 bucks premium??? yeah, to me.
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Thanks for the input!
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By an 870......Better gun all round.
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I think the safety slider button was also plastic with metal drop-in replacements just a couple of bucks.
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