Shotgun recommendations?

[axhoaxho]

Agree on the 590A1 if budget allows.

[Sicarius]

For a pump, i suggest an Remy 870 unless you are a lefty then a mossberg 500. I have a lot of love for the benelli BUT, the 870 has it beat as far as service record, parts availability and aftermarket. The 500 is up there too and if you get a good deal, by all means get one. The flaw in the 500 series in my opinion is that you almost have to upgrade your safety button(bunch of friends and I have experienced the plastic safety engaging itself when you rack the slide. Upgraded safety took care of it) and that it lackes the option to simply add an extended magazine. Aluminium receiver vs the steel is not a big deal. Both would outlast our lifetimes.
Kevin

[Lead Waster]

I just got back from Big5. Mossy combo $269 this week. I'll have mine in ... ELEVEN days because you know, it's too hard to count hours.

[Sicarius]

Just an FYI.
The Mossy is a good deal for the price but if you do plan to put a side saddle or a foregrip light on, I would hold off on the big 5 combo deal. The back half of the gun is Mossberg but what they dont tell you is that the foregrip is Maveric 88 style. The foregrip has the action bars pinned to the plastic. On the true Mossberg, the action rails are pinned to a metal action tube and the foregrip slips over the action tube and is secured by a nut. This won't change the function at all but just limits it in the case you would like to put a surefire light or side saddle on. Side saddle will probably be cake with a little cutting though. I only know this because I ended up having to buy an action tube and nut to put a surefire on...
Kevin

[robcoe]

I currently own an AR, Sig Sauer, and a .22LR. Now I'm looking to buy a shotgun, just mainly for fun / experience at the range, and maybe HD.

Would the Benelli NOVA be a good choice?

Or maybe the Benelli Super NOVA?

My closest indoor range doesn't allow pistol grip shotguns, but the range I often frequent , Angeles, is fine with them.

My budget is around $500.

Benellis are good, in that price range though I prefer the Mossbergs and Remingtons. Either the 870 or 500/590 would serve you well, and it's not like a pump shotgun is a precision instrument.

[bsg]

imo all good suggestions.

my preference is the Remington 870.

[davbog44]

Benelli if it fits your budget, Remington 870 if Benelli doesn't fit your budget, or Mossberg 500 if you're really on a budget.

[Mark Schumacher]

Looks like you got your answer already. Add another vote for the 870 - lots of accessories, dependable, and proven.

[deviljon]

Where do most of you guys purchase your Rem 870's? My local range shop sells the 12ga 18" tactical with ghost ring sights, mag extension, and choke/breach for ~$550. Factor in tax and fees and I'm looking at ~$660. The same exact gun goes for ~$450 on Buds with free shipping and no tax, so with FFL fees it comes to $510 (savings of around $150).

I'm all for supporting local shops and what not, but $150 is a pretty big difference. Any suggestions?

[deviljon]

There are always great deals to be had right here on Calguns. You'll need a little patience, though. Shotguns (any gun for that matter) of various makes and models are always up for sale in the Private Firearms Sales forum. Use the search feature to narrow your choices.

I'll support the local gun shop with my ammo purchases, but I'll never buy a gun at the local shop anymore unless there's a super sale or something similar. Putting a gun on consignment at a local shop is damn near highway robbery, too.

Cut out the middleman and use Calguns, you'll save a whole lot of money if you do.

And welcome.

Thank you. I will keep my eyes open in the classifieds section.

[mif_slim]

Yeah, like right now, I have a shotgun for sale, 275 OTD. lol Mosserg 500 8+1 20".

[TheExpertish]

I like the Remington 870, but for $100 less in most instances you can get the Mossberg 500 and have money left for extras and ammo. Both are great guns. Check both out in the store and see which one feels better to you. That's what is going to be most important. And remember, pump shotguns, especially the 870, need to be cycled aggressively in order to avoid malfunctions.

[deviljon]

I like the Remington 870, but for $100 less in most instances you can get the Mossberg 500 and have money left for extras and ammo. Both are great guns. Check both out in the store and see which one feels better to you. That's what is going to be most important. And remember, pump shotguns, especially the 870, need to be cycled aggressively in order to avoid malfunctions.

I had the opportunity to compare both the 870 and 500 side by side. To me, the 500 was lighter and a tad bit easier to move around with, but also felt a little on the flimsy side. The 870 felt more "solid" to me. I was pretty much 51/49 in my final decision between the Remington and the Mossberg.

[Pchuenkl]

I just went to my local gunshop and checked out both the 500 and 870. I was set on the 500 combo deal because it was a lot cheaper than buying a 870 and then an extra barrel but once I checked out both of them I decided to go with the 870 because it felt more solid and the receiver is steel (matte) compared to the 500's aluminum (shinny). Plus the 500 seemed less sturdy and I am planning on doing a bit of hunting and my guns get used A LOT.

[TallTale]

That's what is going to be most important. And remember, pump shotguns, especially the 870, need to be cycled aggressively in order to avoid malfunctions.

Could you explain what cycle agressively means? Just got an 870 myself and obv dont want malfunctions