Shotgun NEEDED! Recomendations please

[jrivera408]

So I will leave out the details, but I need to purchase another shotgun asap. I have had nothing but issues with an 870 express I purchased a few years back and I am not looking into purchasing another. I really prefer the controls of the 870 over mossbergs, but I have had ZERO problems with the cheap Mossberg I also own. Can someone recommend me a make/model under 5-600 and in stock locally in the south SF bay area? Thanks! any advice is appreciated.

[AlexKintner]

What are you looking to use it for?

[paratroop]

do you need a roll of carpet too?

How about some cleaning supplies? Mop, bucket, bleach, ammonia?
















Just kidding man, "spare the details" still please.

[jrivera408]

Sorry, I should be more specific. I am looking for a home defense type shotgun.

No on the carpet and cleanin supples, although at this point they might work better than my 870 lol. I need this for an upcoming training course. My current set up would not be the best thing for me to take to a class unless it were on how to use a broken long gun as a club.

[SLO1911Fan]

Winchester, Ithaca, Mossberg, Benelli... There are many alternatives depending on your application.

You might have better luck getting the Remington fixed. I would imagine there are a couple smiths up there.

[NapalmCheese]

As of a few days ago there was an 870 Wingmaster in the used/consignment rack at Imbert and Smithers in San Carlos. Buy it, swap the barrel for the one on your current 870 and you're set.

[Rob7.62]

I'd recommend a mossberg 590A1 got mine for $550 very solid has metal trigger guard, safety, heavy walled barrel and holds 9 rounds. Also has a bayonet lug which I happen to like I mean its a shotty with a bayonet whats not to like?

[AnimalHead]

Don't give up on the 870's. Look for a vintage wingmaster which precedes the express models. There are always a bunch for sale at very reasonable prices if you look in the right places. IMO, the express models don't even compare to the wingmasters. They will out perform and outlast the express models hands down.

[TS77]

Big 5 has like every shotgun on sale this week for father's day, check them out:

from memory
8-shot Maverick $200
8-shot mossberg: $330
mossberg combo: $330
Legacy sports semi auto: $440

[Bazerkly]

What are you shooting? Stoeger makes some nice guns for the price range. Their O/U are made in Brazil and their semi autos are made in Turkey at the same factory they make Benellis.

[Stewdabaker23]

Go to big 5

[The Right to Bear Arms]

Op: Check out my thread in this forum if you haven't done so already. Might provide some additional insight for your purchase. Personally, I assign more value to reliability than price point but there's always the break point that it's foolish to go beyond.

Rob 7.62: Per your Mossberg 590, was the bayonet lug a stock feature or did you add it on yourself?

RBA

[Squidward]

but I have had ZERO problems with the cheap Mossberg I also own..

Reliability trumps everything. Here's your answer.

[JohnnyMtn]

Go find an 870 Police Magnum. Will be just like the Express but will be of slightly better quality when it comes to fit and finish. I've had an 870P for about a year now and love it. It is an extremely well made shotgun.

[RuskieShooter]

Rob 7.62: Per your Mossberg 590, was the bayonet lug a stock feature or did you add it on yourself?

Not Rob, but the 590 and 590A1 both come with the bayo lug standard.

-Ruskie