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doglb · 04-14-2008, 03:17 PM

Hey Everyone-Looking for a 12gauge.
Not sure what I really want, I know it surely wont be used much. I dont hunt, or shoot clays. If I do its definetly very seldom.

Always enjoyed the look of a double barrel, however for home defense?
What do you think?

Curious, can you keep it loaded without any worry?

I have been also thinking about the mossberg 500.
Again, I understand the benifits, however since it will only be used occasionally at the range-do I just go with a basic pump or look at the double barrel?

They are both pretty close in price-

I also feel pretty confident about using either one when it comes to home protection-
I would just like to hear everyone's thoughts about the subject.
I can get a Remington Spartan 220 for about $290-
I can get the Mossber 500 for about $299-

What do you think?

**magnumize** · 04-14-2008, 03:28 PM

Remington 870,Mossberg 500-590,Winchester 1300 Defender.Cant go wrong with any of them.For HD of course go with the pump,7+1,8+1 and some are 9+1 there may be more than two perps.Ive kept my Winchester loaded for years,it dosent hurt the spring at all.

DCSOXD40 · 04-14-2008, 03:31 PM

My Mossy 500 rests nuzzled in the corner next to my headboard. I love it. Can't go wrong.

aubie515 · 04-14-2008, 04:15 PM

If you want and need more firepower and are willing to spend more money. I'd recommend the Saiga 12. My Tromix SBS should be completed this week. How can you go wrong with an 8" barrel with the option of 5,8, 10, and 20rd mags/drums?

ETA: Not to mention a folding stock...one that you can use while it's folded.

**Grip** · 04-14-2008, 05:04 PM

Mossberg 500/590
or
Remington 870

those are the top 2 as far as price, reliability, and aftermarket support go.

i personally have a Mossberg, and would love an 870 too...but if i ever get another shotgun, it would be the Mossberg 930 SPX

O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. - Firearms, Shotguns, Rifles, Accessories, and Precision Machining

i dont hunt, or anything with my slug gun either....just a range/zombie/HD option...very fun to shoot.

RobFMJ · 04-14-2008, 05:04 PM

My recommendation:

Find a used Remington 870 Wingmaster and get an 18" barrel for it. When its at home, keep the short barrel on it and load it with your choice of defense loads. If you ever decide to give hunting a try, slap the original barrel on it and you have a damn good hunting gun

Mikey · 04-14-2008, 05:14 PM

SHOTGUN Recommendations????

Check this thread out. It might help you. But as everyone has been saying and will always say: (For the price range) Rem 870 or Moss. 500/590 and you can't loose. Each have a plethora of accessories and a reputation to boot. All versatile for HD/Hunting/General Use.

George Costanza · 04-14-2008, 05:25 PM

The Remington 870 is wildly popular. I would say the Mossberg 500 would be a good solid choice too, probably a little cheaper too.

cwd500 · 04-14-2008, 05:39 PM

i love my 870 20g. but i got a benelli nova 12g next to my bed. the nova is a good gun but i would spend the money on the 870(my ol lady won the nova at a shotsman show). also does anyone now where i can get some pislol grips for the nova and a 18 inch barrel

mcb · 04-14-2008, 05:44 PM

Browning BPS is a nice pump gun.

-Bottom eject so your empties end up right at your feet.

-No spring loaded lifter gate (the lifter finger hide beside the bolt) making loading faster and easier.

-Thumb safety, combined with the bottom ejection makes is a very ambidextrous shotgun.

-Available in all black for that tactical look.

-Bottom eject lets you mount side saddles on either or both sides of the receiver.

It is hard to find magazine extensions but all in all a very nice shotgun.

04-14-2008, 03:17 PM	#1
doglb XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 132	Looking for a shotgun, advise? Hey Everyone-Looking for a 12gauge. Not sure what I really want, I know it surely wont be used much. I dont hunt, or shoot clays. If I do its definetly very seldom. Always enjoyed the look of a double barrel, however for home defense? What do you think? Curious, can you keep it loaded without any worry? I have been also thinking about the mossberg 500. Again, I understand the benifits, however since it will only be used occasionally at the range-do I just go with a basic pump or look at the double barrel? They are both pretty close in price- I also feel pretty confident about using either one when it comes to home protection- I would just like to hear everyone's thoughts about the subject. I can get a Remington Spartan 220 for about $290- I can get the Mossber 500 for about $299- What do you think? __________________ *"The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can, and keep moving on". USG* SEMPER FI Sgt. USMC

04-14-2008, 03:28 PM	#2
magnumize XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ky Posts: 2,410	Remington 870,Mossberg 500-590,Winchester 1300 Defender.Cant go wrong with any of them.For HD of course go with the pump,7+1,8+1 and some are 9+1 there may be more than two perps.Ive kept my Winchester loaded for years,it dosent hurt the spring at all. __________________ Government big enough to supply everything you need is big enough to take away everything you have..The course of history shows that as Government grows,liberty decreases...Thomas Jefferson The enemy teaches their kids how to handle RPGs and Ak-47s...our schools suspend kids for drawing a picture of a gun and teach Earth Day and putting a Trojan on a banana. Whats wrong with this picture? Brickboy240

04-14-2008, 03:31 PM	#3
DCSOXD40 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 353	My Mossy 500 rests nuzzled in the corner next to my headboard. I love it. Can't go wrong. __________________ Deputy C. Rickman How much wood could a Woodchuck chuck if a Woodchuck could Chuck Norris? ALL OF IT!

04-14-2008, 05:04 PM	#5
Grip XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,195	Mossberg 500/590 or Remington 870 those are the top 2 as far as price, reliability, and aftermarket support go. i personally have a Mossberg, and would love an 870 too...but if i ever get another shotgun, it would be the Mossberg 930 SPX O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. - Firearms, Shotguns, Rifles, Accessories, and Precision Machining i dont hunt, or anything with my slug gun either....just a range/zombie/HD option...very fun to shoot. __________________ 2008 AR Build...(Mega, LMT, Magpul, Troy, KNS, RRA, PRI, Young MFG) 2007 XD-9 Service, 2,225 shots fired since 12-20-07 (zero problem's)

04-14-2008, 05:04 PM	#6
RobFMJ XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Galveston, Texas Posts: 1,883	My recommendation: Find a used Remington 870 Wingmaster and get an 18" barrel for it. When its at home, keep the short barrel on it and load it with your choice of defense loads. If you ever decide to give hunting a try, slap the original barrel on it and you have a damn good hunting gun __________________ Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

04-14-2008, 04:15 PM	#4
aubie515 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 201	If you want and need more firepower and are willing to spend more money. I'd recommend the Saiga 12. My Tromix SBS should be completed this week. How can you go wrong with an 8" barrel with the option of 5,8, 10, and 20rd mags/drums? ETA: Not to mention a folding stock...one that you can use while it's folded.

04-14-2008, 05:14 PM	#7
Mikey XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 236	SHOTGUN Recommendations???? Check this thread out. It might help you. But as everyone has been saying and will always say: (For the price range) Rem 870 or Moss. 500/590 and you can't loose. Each have a plethora of accessories and a reputation to boot. All versatile for HD/Hunting/General Use.

04-14-2008, 05:25 PM	#8
George Costanza XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bluegrass State Posts: 77	The Remington 870 is wildly popular. I would say the Mossberg 500 would be a good solid choice too, probably a little cheaper too.

04-14-2008, 05:39 PM	#9
cwd500 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sour Lake, Tx Posts: 107	i love my 870 20g. but i got a benelli nova 12g next to my bed. the nova is a good gun but i would spend the money on the 870(my ol lady won the nova at a shotsman show). also does anyone now where i can get some pislol grips for the nova and a 18 inch barrel __________________ ...._________________ .../\ / `---___ XD-9__\|]= = = = O ../_==o;;;;;;;;__.:/='' ...), --/(__) /``` ..//__// .//__//

04-14-2008, 05:44 PM	#10
mcb XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 2,053	Browning BPS is a nice pump gun. -Bottom eject so your empties end up right at your feet. -No spring loaded lifter gate (the lifter finger hide beside the bolt) making loading faster and easier. -Thumb safety, combined with the bottom ejection makes is a very ambidextrous shotgun. -Available in all black for that tactical look. -Bottom eject lets you mount side saddles on either or both sides of the receiver. It is hard to find magazine extensions but all in all a very nice shotgun. __________________ If at first you don't succeed; RELOAD _ _ _ _ My web site

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