1st shotgun - need advice

[0150r]

Get the most expensive shotgun you can.

I recommend doing the opposite of this... being that he is asking for advice on what to buy, he doesn't know what he wants. Why spend a bunch of cash on something you might not like once you take it out and like something else better? I'd suggest getting something to start off with that won't break the bank. After using it for a little while, you will figure out what you want (ergos, features, 'bling', etc) and can then spend the cash. You'll end up with exactly what you want, and an extra $200-300 shotgun that is still great. You could sell it, keep it as a backup, keep it to lend to friends when you go out shooting clays.

I'd go get a 500/590 or 870. Plenty of upgrades and after market parts if you want them and are super reliable. I've used a Mossberg 590A1 for years in the Navy and they took constant abuse but kept on ticking. I have a Remington 870 Wingmaster that my grandfather passed to my father, and then him to me...it's still taking out clays in it's original configuration/parts. I also have a new Remington 870 Express that I have for home defense (18.5" barrel) and for a loaner to shoot trap (28" barrel).

I like the safety and slide release better on the Mossberg, but dislike the rattling in the pump. I purchased the 870 over the 500/590 because I already had the Wingmaster and would rather have two of the same designs. The Magpul furniture was also a big selling point for me, but it's supposedly coming out for Mossbergs this fall.

[Gene1986]

Mossberg chainsaw

[The Mad Crawdad]

I'd recommend the Serbu Super Shorty 500. Its 6.5'' barrel is perfect for the trap range or bird hunting. In all seriousness, a 500 is a good choice, but make sure it isn't one of the models with the Maverick-style forend w/o the slide action tube.

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I recommend doing the opposite of this... being that he is asking for advice on what to buy, he doesn't know what he wants. Why spend a bunch of cash on something you might not like once you take it out and like something else better? I'd suggest getting something to start off with that won't break the bank. After using it for a little while, you will figure out what you want (ergos, features, 'bling', etc) and can then spend the cash. You'll end up with exactly what you want, and an extra $200-300 shotgun that is still great. You could sell it, keep it as a backup, keep it to lend to friends when you go out shooting clays.

I'd go get a 500/590 or 870. Plenty of upgrades and after market parts if you want them and are super reliable. I've used a Mossberg 590A1 for years in the Navy and they took constant abuse but kept on ticking. I have a Remington 870 Wingmaster that my grandfather passed to my father, and then him to me...it's still taking out clays in it's original configuration/parts. I also have a new Remington 870 Express that I have for home defense (18.5" barrel) and for a loaner to shoot trap (28" barrel).

I like the safety and slide release better on the Mossberg, but dislike the rattling in the pump. I purchased the 870 over the 500/590 because I already had the Wingmaster and would rather have two of the same designs. The Magpul furniture was also a big selling point for me, but it's supposedly coming out for Mossbergs this fall.

That's what's cool about the 500 combo. You can leave it a short barreled home defence gun when you decide you want a Wingmaster.

[afteractionreport]

I only have exp. With Mossberg 500's. There great especially the 7+1 capacity persuaders with pg. Not only are they easy to conceal inside your range bag so neighbors don't know you have a bag full or guns but their recoil is pretty easy to handle..my girl can handle it easy so I bet u won't have a prob.