looking at cheap shotguns

[highdensity10]

Someone suggested to new that a mossberg combo would be my best bet for my first gun in terms of versatility to price. The local gun shop can't get their hands on one but they have a Remington 887 in stock. I'm sure the price will be a little higher but they haven't let me know what the tag says. I have a 100 dollar gift certificate to this store expiring next month. Will I be at least equally happy with the Remington or should I try to get my certificate extended and hold out for the mossberg?

[winnre]

I wanted the 887 but the feel of the plastic coating is cheap. I say avoid it, get a standard Remington 870 or Mossberg 500.

[mossy]

Just get the 870 or 500.

[NapalmCheese]

Between the Mossberg 500 and the 870 Express I'd pick the Mossberg as I'm not impressed with the last couple of years worth of 870 expresses. I also don't care for the 887.

[hammer74]

i hv a mossberg 500 and have no regrets.

[esy]

I have a 500 combo and a Maverick 88. Both are great and wouldn't change them. However, the 870s are also pretty nice. Don't know a whole lot about the 887, but if i were to get a Remingtong, it'd be an 870.

[rodeoflyer]

I recently bought an 870 because I wanted a reliable pump field gun. Given its long history and the fact that I previously owned one it was a no brainer.

I looked tab the 887, and everything I could find led me to believe it has been plagued with teething issues. Not the kind of gun I want at any price.

The Mossberg 500 combo is well worth the price if you can hold out. Otherwise I'd stick with the 870 or a Winny 1300 if you can find one.

[negolien]

if you want a cheap one that's for more than just home defense you need.

1. The Combo that's for sale sometimes at big5. it includes an 19 1/2" barrel and a longer barrel that can be used for skeet, trap and hunting.

2. A remington 870 and you'll need to buy a seperate longer barrel.

If you want a cheap SG for home defense the Hawk, Stevans and I think ther is one mre that you can usually find at big5. Sports authority also has some very low priced Shot Guns.

[highdensity10]

The price tag on the 887 is $465.00 (they are selling for ABOVE msrp? is that normal for gun dealers? Remington site says $436)

Cabela's is selling them for $349


I am simply just frustrated at the timing in which I received the gift certificate

The only thing nice I see about the 887 as compared to the mossberg is that it has a 3-1/2" chamber.

Other than that, the price for the mossberg is just really hard to beat IMO. $449 at Cabelas for the combo.


Sorry about all the goofy questions. First time buying a gun, and these guys are the only shop in town and brand new at that.

[rman]

Mossy 500 is next on my list... Persuader or cruiser 12-

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[Gutz]

Might get flamed for this but......


I have a Stevens 320. $225 from Big 5. About 300 shells and zero issues. Quiality is descent. Compared it to my cousin's Super Nova and my barell thickness is about twice as his. If you aren't tryin to spend a bunch, it's an option.

[WokMaster1]

Someone suggested to new that a mossberg combo would be my best bet for my first gun in terms of versatility to price. The local gun shop can't get their hands on one but they have a Remington 887 in stock. I'm sure the price will be a little higher but they haven't let me know what the tag says. I have a 100 dollar gift certificate to this store expiring next month. Will I be at least equally happy with the Remington or should I try to get my certificate extended and hold out for the mossberg?

Gift certs have no expiring dates in CA. It is paid for & treated like cash. Unless it is a raffle gift cert for a donation.

[highdensity10]

Gift certs have no expiring dates in CA. It is paid for & treated like cash. Unless it is a raffle gift cert for a donation.

I understand this, but it does have an expiration date on it. It wasn't a given gift certificate, my wife won it as a radio prize. It does say gift certificate on it.


Any input on gun dealers selling for above MSRP ? Is that normal?

I know in my line of work we never do that.

[esy]

yes, the gun and ammo craze is causing the increased prices on everything.

[bbguns44]

If they won't give you an extension then you need to buy something that's
not over priced so you can resell it later, thereby effectively getting an
extension on the gift certificate.

Big 5 had the mossberg maverick for $190.