Mossberg 500 v. Remington 870 - Page 2

scarman · February 8, 2002, 12:25 AM

I'v always been a fan of the 870. Although I have never tried a Mossberg. That is until recently. Someone broke into my home and walked off with my 870 and a few others.

So... I went out shopping and took a good hard look at the Mossberg. I ended up taking the Mossberg 835 over an 870. I wasn't real sure I was going to like the 835 but I wanted to give it a shot, so to speak.

I wasn't real happy with the new 870s I looked at. A lot of people seem to complain about the Mossberg rattling. I didn't find that the Mossberg rattled any more or less than any of the 870s I looked at. I don't think the new 870s I looked at were as good the one I bought 15 + years ago.

I've taken the 835 out for some crow shoot'n and so far I'm very pleased with it. I'm not missing the 870 too much. I had that 870 for 15 + years.

J. Parker · February 8, 2002, 12:33 AM

Got an old Western Field 12 gauge at a pawn shop last year. It had a 24" barrel with rifled sights. Well, it's actually a Mossberg 500 deer/slug shotgun marketed through Monkey Wards years ago.
Chopped the barrel down to 19" and now it's my woods/campin' gun this summer. I have no idea how old this thing is but it's still smooth as silk. Bein' a former deer/slug gun I'm sure it wasn't shot much but still I'm impressed.
Plus, I've got a short 12 gauge with purty wood...Best, J. Parker

Shotgun364 · February 9, 2002, 01:39 AM

Remington=Cadillac Mossberg=Jeep

The first time I tried on a mossberg, I didnt like the feel against my body. And the action was not very smooth.
My 870 Marine Magnum fits well and feels right. The action slides like butter. I have put thousands of shells through it and it just gets better with age. 870 all the way

Shin-Tao · February 9, 2002, 10:30 AM

No! No! No, no, no, no, no, no, no!!! Stop it!

No more Moss vs 870 threads!!! PLEASE!!!

AAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!!!!

Tropical Z · February 9, 2002, 12:07 PM

Shin-Tao,
We just want to know which ones better!

Shin-Tao · February 9, 2002, 12:48 PM

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February 9, 2002, 01:39 AM	#28
Shotgun364 Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2002 Location: NEW YORK CITY Posts: 141	Remington=Cadillac Mossberg=Jeep The first time I tried on a mossberg, I didnt like the feel against my body. And the action was not very smooth. My 870 Marine Magnum fits well and feels right. The action slides like butter. I have put thousands of shells through it and it just gets better with age. 870 all the way __________________ Shotgun364 is now NIGHTWATCH

February 9, 2002, 10:30 AM	#29
Shin-Tao Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2000 Posts: 1,528	No! No! No, no, no, no, no, no, no!!! Stop it! No more Moss vs 870 threads!!! PLEASE!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!!!! __________________ SPQR

February 9, 2002, 12:07 PM	#30
Tropical Z Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2000 Location: Atlantis Posts: 1,683	Shin-Tao, We just want to know which ones better! __________________ FREEDOM IS NEVER FREE!!!!!!!

February 9, 2002, 12:48 PM	#31
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February 8, 2002, 12:25 AM	#26
scarman Junior Member Join Date: June 19, 2001 Location: Central California Posts: 14	I'v always been a fan of the 870. Although I have never tried a Mossberg. That is until recently. Someone broke into my home and walked off with my 870 and a few others. So... I went out shopping and took a good hard look at the Mossberg. I ended up taking the Mossberg 835 over an 870. I wasn't real sure I was going to like the 835 but I wanted to give it a shot, so to speak. I wasn't real happy with the new 870s I looked at. A lot of people seem to complain about the Mossberg rattling. I didn't find that the Mossberg rattled any more or less than any of the 870s I looked at. I don't think the new 870s I looked at were as good the one I bought 15 + years ago. I've taken the 835 out for some crow shoot'n and so far I'm very pleased with it. I'm not missing the 870 too much. I had that 870 for 15 + years.

February 8, 2002, 12:33 AM	#27
J. Parker Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2000 Location: Ephrata, wa. USA Posts: 1,338	Got an old Western Field 12 gauge at a pawn shop last year. It had a 24" barrel with rifled sights. Well, it's actually a Mossberg 500 deer/slug shotgun marketed through Monkey Wards years ago. Chopped the barrel down to 19" and now it's my woods/campin' gun this summer. I have no idea how old this thing is but it's still smooth as silk. Bein' a former deer/slug gun I'm sure it wasn't shot much but still I'm impressed. Plus, I've got a short 12 gauge with purty wood...Best, J. Parker