Mossberg 590 vs. Rem 870 vs? HD Guns

[gunfan74]

Hello, currently I own 2 different 12ga shotguns, one 1100, and an older Remington made in 1906, not sure what model. I'd like to get a reliable shotgun for home defense, I'm thinking about a couple different mossberg models, I think the 500 and 590 are nice enough but don't know how reliable they are, I have heard that Remington 870 is very reliable. I need help! It must be a budget minded boomer preferably with a tactical influence, must be 12 gauge, pump action, and able to accept 3" magnum shells. Any advice? Post pics and list components if you like.

[M27]

I am an 870 or 11-87 guy personally. But as the first post, by the end of this thread you will find out that it all come down to personal preference.

[gunfan74]

I have an 1100 but it has either a 24" or 26" barrel I think, also I don't want to rely solely on the gas recoil system for HD

[Javi]

Can't go wrong with either. The Mossberg 500 has been around since 1960 and is being used in the military(something more like the 590a1) so they're good to go. The 870 & 500 have some differences in ergonomics which would have you leaning more towards one over the other.

[Sheperd80]

Cant go wrong with any of those. Ive shot em all, and ive never seen any of em jam or fail. I chose a 590 for the extra capacity, ghost ring sights and bayonet lug. I think its the most versatile choice out of the box.

500 is a little cheaper, and has lower capacity than 590 and some downgraded materials but its still solid in my experience. And it comes with 2 barrels.

And i dont think ive heard 1 bad comment about an 870...ever. Myself included. You cant miss man.

As far as reliability, just read about what the army went through trying to decide between the 590 and 870. Theyre both solid as hell.

[SCZ]

...by the end of this thread you will find out that it all come down to personal preference.

Well said. I went for the 590 myself, but for every Mossberg fan there's a Remington fan.

Having said that I think Big5 has a deal on the 590 blued for $400ish through this weekend iirc.

[Javi]

500 is a little cheaper, and has lower capacity than 590 and some downgraded materials but its still solid in my experience. And it comes with 2 barrels.

I believe you can't add a extended magazine tube to the 500, right? Unless you buy this conversion that replaces the magazine tube & barrel which at that point, you might as well get a model Mossberg that allows an extension in the first place. I heard that from a video made in 2011 so I don't know if that changed.

[gunfan74]

Any preferences on winchesters older w1200 or the current Super X Defender?

[Travis590A1]

590a1/end thread

[Thefeeder]

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[smittty]

Mossberg 930 Home Security and if you have a few extra $ get the 930SPX.

[Legasat]

You can't go wrong either way. 590 or 870.

[beretta929mm]

I have a Moss 590A1
My friend has a Rem 870

After playing with both, I have to say I personally prefer the Moss 500/590
1. Location of safety
2. Loaction of slide release
3. On Moss 500/590, you do not have to cock the internal hammer/rack the slide to load a round into the magazine.

My 2 cents before bed time, yawn...

[1911RONIN]

Benelli Super Nova?

[SCZ]

I believe you can't add a extended magazine tube to the 500, right? Unless you buy this conversion that replaces the magazine tube & barrel which at that point, you might as well get a model Mossberg that allows an extension in the first place. I heard that from a video made in 2011 so I don't know if that changed.

If I did my homework correctly, essentially yes.

http://www.shotgunworld.com or http://www.mossbergowners.com had a good write up on the differences.

But as I recall...

The 500 uses only 1 action bar, the mag tube endcap is affixed to the barrels, and has only 1 ejector, otherwise it's the same design as the 590.

The big advantage to the 500 is the availability of barrels, the big advantage of the 590 is capacity. The 590 has some bits that are plastic (safety switch and trigger guard iirc) which are metal on the A1 and the barrel wall is thicker on the A1.

Regarding barrels for the 590, I've read a number of places you can use 830 barrels, but due to the position of the barrel ring on the mag tube you may have to get the 5 round tube (if you have the 8 round tube) to use the 830 barrels.


Regardless of which way you go (Remington or Mossberg) you'll do fine. Pick whichever "feels" best, and break it in a bit before you start swapping out/bolting on parts. And earmark some cash for a GOOD light, don't skimp out if your primary concern is HD.