First Shotgun Choice?

[phresh310]

or maybe my brother just doesnt know how to install a buttstock so it came off at the range lol

I guess it depends on your version of "quite a few rounds". I have the original 120$ version, and several thousand rounds through it, and it shoots fine. Granted most of that was cheap low brass ammo, but it's seen some slugs and buckshot too. Of all of my guns, this one has seen the most use and the least care

[Dakine_surf]

This is a good point but I like the factory extended tube on the tactical 870 without having to install it

I could be wrong on this, but I believe that the HD versions of the 870 with the larger mag tube, do not fit the 28" barrels... The easiest route it to buy the field version, with the 28" vent rib, 5 round tube, and then pick up a 18" barrel with the 5 round clamp... And then you can pick up an extension from choate, Nordic components, or Dave metal works.

[myusername]

I have a Mossberg 500 and a Maverick 88. I've had my M-500 for like 30 years. Both are great guns. We have two homes and keep one at each.

But an 870 is the gold standard. If you have the $$ buy it. You can always pick up a M-88 on sale at Big 5 for 200 bucks. If I ever buy another shotgun it will probably be a Remington.