Rem 870 Vs Mossy 500

[Richard Erichsen]

Hi guys,

Which one you suggest, and why? Main use: HD, Range, Hunt....in that exact order. Won't be used too much, but wanna pass it down to my grand kids...

Im new to shotguns, so considering a self auto loader also...

Let me know.
Thanks in advance.

SEARCH is your friend. This gets asked at least twice a week and some very detailed responses have already been given.

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[zfields]

If you want a pistol grip, 870, the safety location is much better for that use.


For what its worth, I have a 500, and love it, but Im also not a fan of pistol grips.
I have the Big 5 8 shot special.

[hatidua]

Hi guys,

Which one you suggest

Ford vs. Chevrolet. I'm partial to one more than the other but won't voluntarily stand in front of either one.

[Mossy Man]

Either way you win!

[shafferds]

I have both and both are great shotguns. The mossberg works better for me because I am a lefty but still love my rem wingmaster that's smooth as glass. See what fits you best and what Your most comfortable with.

[hcbr]

Both are great, shoot both, see which one suites you better. To one their own!

But if you really have to nag me about which one... i'm a bit more partial to the 870 (as aippi will really tell you to get too!)

[TheNinja]

My first shotgun was a Mossy 500 so that's what I prefer. I'm used to the controls on it. I want to get a 18.5" Maverick 88 and put a PGO on it just for fun. Basically I want the cheapest shortest way to get a PGO shotgun ...probably get the Knoxx breachers or the Hogue pistol grip.

I also like that Mossberg is 100% made in USA (not sure about Remmington, they might be as well).

But alas, I'm off topic. I think either one works great and you wont' be mad with either one. They are great.

[WW2Buff]

Definitely go with an
870. I really can't tell you why but I have an unexplainable general disliking for Mossberg 500s and am very partial to the 870 when it comes to this debate. That being said I know that many people are happy with their 500s and I'm sure you would be in the same boat.

[stix213]

This is a classic Coke vs Pepsi, AK vs AR, Ford vs Chevy, Obama vs Mao debate.

[Mighty J ho]

I have both of those guns and they are so similar.But if i had to choose,i would choose the 870.That's just me

[blazeaglory]

This is a classic Coke vs Pepsi, AK vs AR, Ford vs Chevy, Obama vs Mao debate.

Exactly

[FUBAR]

I too have owned both the 870, 500 and 1300. I sold the 870 and the 1300 but kept the 500. I like the controls on the 500 and the elevator design. It makes loading shells a breeze. I can't stand the loading gate on the 870 and 1300. The 500 is also drilled and tapped on the receiver for scope/optics options.

[DavidR310]

Whichever one makes you happy and feels natural with!

[jigenax]

I own both and love them. You can't go wrong with either.

[eville]

Just to add, one of the reasons for my decision in buying a shotgun was to attend bjl's skeet class and found out the 28in barrel with the fixed mod choke is no good to learn skeet.

Why? I've shot trap with a 30" - 870 with a full choke....