Looking into a 12 Gauge...

[AK all day]

Hey guys, I'm looking into getting a 12 gauge shotgun of my own pretty soon here. I'm looking for something pretty multi-purpose for trap and skeet, hunting, and possibly home defense. Price is obviously a concern, but anything under $400 is great. Any information or input is greatly appriciated. Thanks guys.

Currently looking at the good ol' mossberg 500.

[henmar77]

Remington 870. The swiss army knife of the shotgun world. Nuff said...

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[Barbarossa]

Looking into a 12 Gauge...

Better make sure it's unloaded first, 'orwise things can get messy.

I'm very comfortable with the 870, and it's served me well so far. It's a good tool.

[CSACANNONEER]

For skeet, you'll want a semi or O/U. For trap, if you ever plan on shooting doubles, the same would apply. While there are some old semis out there under $400, I would plan on spending double that at least. In the mean time, an 870 or a 500 will get you started.

[AK all day]

The 870 and the 500 were the two I was debating with myself over. Both pretty good records, but the 870 is a bit more. Worth it?

[henmar77]

The 870 and the 500 were the two I was debating with myself over. Both pretty good records, but the 870 is a bit more. Worth it?

So worth it! both are great i will admit. But like i said its the swiss army knife of shotguns. Better put, its the AR15 of the shotgun world. unlimited aftermarket. I now own the 11-87 which is the auto version of the 870 so to speak. but a lot of aftermarket parts are interchangeable. Which i love!

[CSACANNONEER]

The Big5 special 500 combo kit is the best way to go. An 870 with 2 barrels is going to cost you a lot more. I'm not bias. I own both. Well, I have an 870 in .410 but, I wouldn't get a 500 in .410.

[AK all day]

Well thanks guys, I'm leaning further toward the 870 now, regardless of cost. The 500 will always be a good option in my book though. Is there different types of 870s I should be aware of?

[CK_32]

500 or 870..

I might as well copy and paste this responce and leave my comouter on.

[roc_my_tims]

I got my 870 express for $300 back in the day. Now years later i purchased a new takeoff 28in barrel for $100. I like this option because it came with a tube that hold 6 rounds.

[RockinGlock69]

I picked up an 870 recently. I think 870 versus 500 is like Fors versus Chevy or Honda versus Toyota...etc...etc...both are good...

[Wherryj]

So worth it! both are great i will admit. But like i said its the swiss army knife of shotguns. Better put, its the AR15 of the shotgun world. unlimited aftermarket. I now own the 11-87 which is the auto version of the 870 so to speak. but a lot of aftermarket parts are interchangeable. Which i love!

The 500/590 have pretty much anything you will want available as aftermarket.

Either the 810 or 500/590 will serve you well.

[AK all day]

Now the delima seems to be finding which Remington I want... So many variations...

[blazeaglory]

The Big5 special 500 combo kit is the best way to go. An 870 with 2 barrels is going to cost you a lot more. I'm not bias. I own both. Well, I have an 870 in .410 but, I wouldn't get a 500 in .410.

This^^^

870 are good guns but no better than mossberg. Only good thing is that they can get "tacticool" quicker than a mossberg.

[BigFatGuy]

I love shooting skeet with my 590.

I would suggest a 500 over the 590, as replacement barrels are more readily available and chokes can be more easily fit for trap/sporting clays.