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grizz · 06-15-2006, 06:26 PM

I want a shotgun that can be used for home protection and hunting. Is it possible to find one that works good for both situations or should i just get two? I do not have any shotguns now so this will be my first purchase.

How much should I expect to pay for a new good not the best but good shotgun?

jonny4523 · 06-15-2006, 07:17 PM

I recommend the Remington 870. I use it for home defense, trap shooting, and pheasant hunting. I also have a slug barrel for the deer. I think I'm going to start Turkey as well with it. To me, it seems like the multi-purpose shotgun that will last a lifetime. They are extremely simple and easy to take apart and clean. If in really good condition, I'd expect to see it around $250.

BBunin · 06-15-2006, 07:20 PM

My normal Trap gun is an 11-87, but I use my 870 for Trap shooting whenever a spare gun is needed. I can shoot a 88-92 with it anyday that I do MY part.

When I get back from the Trap club, I pop off the 28" barrel, drop in the 18" police barrel, and shove 00Buck into the tube. Instant HD gun!

Brickboy240 · 06-16-2006, 09:33 AM

Yes, the Remington 870 and 11-87s with the two barrel set-ups are really hard to beat for those purposes. I'd look real hard at those models.

- Brickboy240

grizz · 06-16-2006, 09:59 AM

What should I expect to pay new for each gun and the additional barrel??

I really appreciate the input. Both guns look great!! Can't wait to get started.

BBunin · 06-16-2006, 12:13 PM

An 870 Express should run you about $275 new.Wingmasters are about $150 more. Nicer finish, but that's it.
Yo can get a second barrel off Ebay or GunBroker for $75 or so.

grizz · 06-16-2006, 12:23 PM

That's not bad!

Thanks for your help. It's greatly appreciated.

the yetty · 06-16-2006, 12:24 PM

I have been wanting a shotgun for the same reasons. Everyone suggests the 870, but what about the mossberg 500, i have been looking at those and i like the safety better. I was thinking 500 over 590 because the barrels are easier to change out. but i can get a good deal on a 590 so i don't know. What do you guys think? is the 870 better? if so why?

grizz · 06-16-2006, 12:28 PM

hmmmm...mossberg 500....safety? I have not actually looked at any shotguns yet. What is the differance with the safety?

BBunin · 06-16-2006, 12:31 PM

There's nothing wrong with the Mossbergs.
IMHO, they're not quite as well made, but they're good solid guns.

I look at it this way.
Plenty of people, including AA shooters, use their 870 for Trap and Skeet, often by preference. Since a Trap gun is expected to take 400- 600 rounds per weekend, without cleaning, for decades; that says something about the reliability.

Mossberg doesn't even make a Trap/Skeet version.

06-15-2006, 06:26 PM	#1
grizz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: CO Posts: 138	Shotgun Home/hunting..possible??? I want a shotgun that can be used for home protection and hunting. Is it possible to find one that works good for both situations or should i just get two? I do not have any shotguns now so this will be my first purchase. How much should I expect to pay for a new good not the best but good shotgun? __________________ SA XD .45 ACP Service Ruger 10/22 Blued 18 1/2" 1963 Browning Safari Grade 30-06

06-15-2006, 07:17 PM	#2
jonny4523 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 2,134	I recommend the Remington 870. I use it for home defense, trap shooting, and pheasant hunting. I also have a slug barrel for the deer. I think I'm going to start Turkey as well with it. To me, it seems like the multi-purpose shotgun that will last a lifetime. They are extremely simple and easy to take apart and clean. If in really good condition, I'd expect to see it around $250. __________________ -XD40 Service (Feb 2002) Springer Precision Carry Trigger -XD9 Tactical (June 2007) Springer Competition Trigger, USPSA Production -Remington 870 Mag, 12g, my hunting companion -Thompson/Center Triumph (June 2007) -Ruger Mark II (Oct 2004) Gvt Comp Model -AR build (Sept 07 - May 08 ) Mostly RR -Benelli M2 New bird gun NRA, USPSA #TY60062 -If guns kill people, then spoons made Rosie O'Donnel fat! -When seconds count, the police are only minutes away

06-15-2006, 07:20 PM	#3
BBunin XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,029	My normal Trap gun is an 11-87, but I use my 870 for Trap shooting whenever a spare gun is needed. I can shoot a 88-92 with it anyday that I do MY part. When I get back from the Trap club, I pop off the 28" barrel, drop in the 18" police barrel, and shove 00Buck into the tube. Instant HD gun! __________________ . When seconds count, the police are only five minutes away. ------------------------------------ MY PARTIAL TOY LIST XD-9 5" (Production) XD-40 5" (Limited10) SA 1911 Loaded (Limited10/SingleStack) STI Spartan (Limited10/SingleStack) Kahr PM9 (CCW) KT P3AT (CCW) Remington 11-87 (Trap) Remington 870 Express (HD/Trap) Misc Rifles for fun and hunting

06-16-2006, 09:33 AM	#4
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 9,853	Yes, the Remington 870 and 11-87s with the two barrel set-ups are really hard to beat for those purposes. I'd look real hard at those models. - Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

06-16-2006, 09:59 AM	#5
grizz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: CO Posts: 138	What should I expect to pay new for each gun and the additional barrel?? I really appreciate the input. Both guns look great!! Can't wait to get started. __________________ SA XD .45 ACP Service Ruger 10/22 Blued 18 1/2" 1963 Browning Safari Grade 30-06

06-16-2006, 12:13 PM	#6
BBunin XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,029	An 870 Express should run you about $275 new.Wingmasters are about $150 more. Nicer finish, but that's it. Yo can get a second barrel off Ebay or GunBroker for $75 or so. __________________ . When seconds count, the police are only five minutes away. ------------------------------------ MY PARTIAL TOY LIST XD-9 5" (Production) XD-40 5" (Limited10) SA 1911 Loaded (Limited10/SingleStack) STI Spartan (Limited10/SingleStack) Kahr PM9 (CCW) KT P3AT (CCW) Remington 11-87 (Trap) Remington 870 Express (HD/Trap) Misc Rifles for fun and hunting

06-16-2006, 12:23 PM	#7
grizz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: CO Posts: 138	That's not bad! Thanks for your help. It's greatly appreciated. __________________ SA XD .45 ACP Service Ruger 10/22 Blued 18 1/2" 1963 Browning Safari Grade 30-06

06-16-2006, 12:24 PM	#8
the yetty XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 179	I have been wanting a shotgun for the same reasons. Everyone suggests the 870, but what about the mossberg 500, i have been looking at those and i like the safety better. I was thinking 500 over 590 because the barrels are easier to change out. but i can get a good deal on a 590 so i don't know. What do you guys think? is the 870 better? if so why? __________________ ----------------------------------- XD40, Beretta 92s (yes you read it right, not a 92fs), Sig p6, Kel-tec SU-16ca (I live in CA), Ruger M77 w/ Leopold 3x9, Winchester .22, Ruger MarkI, Remington 870 (the real "Jack of all trades").

06-16-2006, 12:28 PM	#9
grizz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: CO Posts: 138	hmmmm...mossberg 500....safety? I have not actually looked at any shotguns yet. What is the differance with the safety? __________________ SA XD .45 ACP Service Ruger 10/22 Blued 18 1/2" 1963 Browning Safari Grade 30-06

06-16-2006, 12:31 PM	#10
BBunin XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,029	There's nothing wrong with the Mossbergs. IMHO, they're not quite as well made, but they're good solid guns. I look at it this way. Plenty of people, including AA shooters, use their 870 for Trap and Skeet, often by preference. Since a Trap gun is expected to take 400- 600 rounds per weekend, without cleaning, for decades; that says something about the reliability. Mossberg doesn't even make a Trap/Skeet version. __________________ . When seconds count, the police are only five minutes away. ------------------------------------ MY PARTIAL TOY LIST XD-9 5" (Production) XD-40 5" (Limited10) SA 1911 Loaded (Limited10/SingleStack) STI Spartan (Limited10/SingleStack) Kahr PM9 (CCW) KT P3AT (CCW) Remington 11-87 (Trap) Remington 870 Express (HD/Trap) Misc Rifles for fun and hunting

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