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caseyhare · 05-02-2008, 01:55 AM

I had an 870 and got rid of it . It would rust on humid days, had to have the chanber reamed because it wouldn't eject shells, and the safety would not engage. Bought a 500 and it is a workhorse. It shoots all loads well and has a 6 shot capacity compared to 5 in the 870.

mcb · 05-02-2008, 04:55 AM

Browning BPS. One of the most under-rate pump shotguns on the market. A used one can be had cheap and they are a more robust shotgun than the Remington 870 or the Mosseberg 500. Bottom load bottom eject and a tang mounted safety make them a truly ambidextrous shotgun. The lack of a spring loaded lifter gate makes them easier and much faster to load. The lack of a side ejection port and a solid back to the receiver makes the receive stronger.

mcb

cove702 · 05-02-2008, 12:22 PM

I like this model of the 590. Owned one for a few years, got stupid & sold it, about to get another

petey1 · 05-02-2008, 01:08 PM

I've also got a 590 that's identical to the pic above (only with a standard stock). Overall, I like it. I like the placement of the safety and the action lock because the shooting hand doesn't have to change positions....very convenient. I gets awfully heavy when loaded to capacity though. I was really feeling it towards the end of an 8 hr. shotgun class I took a few weeks ago.

Chapie+ · 05-02-2008, 03:22 PM

I still have my old 20 yr old Moss 500 - it works great, but it rattles a lot.

I use my 870 3.5" 12 for hunting

This is what I depend upon: Remington 11-87LE I have a laser max light / laser combo on the end that interferes with the forward sling swivel, but lights up an area for clearing / identifying.

Chapie+

gimp297 · 05-02-2008, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cove702

I like this model of the 590. Owned one for a few years, got stupid & sold it, about to get another

I think this is the one i saw at big5 for like $300 its what got me looking into shotguns in the first place nice. Im stuck between this and the r870 marin magnum XCS.

The only problem about the remington is it costs $870 and the mossberg is only $300 but i dont know.

dasanii19 · 05-02-2008, 04:12 PM

Hey Gimp, did you get my PM about the FN Herstal SLP? For $699 I dont think you can do any better "bang for buck". I predict the price on this shotgun will be over $1,500 withen a years time. (some people are actually selling it for this much right now)

The FN SLP is light (not only in weight but in recoil), reliable, durable and built very tough. The SLP is the fastest semi auto in the world. The barrel accepts choke tubes and the over all finish is top notch quality. The 2 gas pistons that come with the shotgun give you the option to shoot heavy or light loads in a reliable way. I was blown away on how easy it was to field strip this shotgun, I could have it completely taken apart and put back together in 5 minutes. The topper is that the manual is printed in all english..

Dont get me wrong, im an 870 guy and have owned my share of Mossbergs but after buying and shooting the SLP I have nothing but positive input about the SLP. You will find that if you do your research you wont be able to find any negative reviews on this particular shotgun.

Here are some links- FN Self-Loading Shotguns

First range report - FN Self Loading Police (SLP) - THR

Questions on the FNH SLP semi-auto shotgun... - THR

gimp297 · 05-02-2008, 04:20 PM

Ya im going to go look at them when i go to my local range they are dealers, i just dont know if i want an auto loader

but it may surprise me i dont know i think im going out there tonight, i just got my 1000rd of .45 in and the XD needs to have some fun.

dasanii19 · 05-02-2008, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimp297

Ya im going to go look at them when i go to my local range they are dealers, i just dont know if i want an auto loader

but it may surprise me i dont know i think im going out there tonight, i just got my 1000rd of .45 in and the XD needs to have some fun.

Do you know for sure if they have the SLP? You may be hard pressed finding a SLP in stock anywhere locally. I know its hard convicing yourself a autoloader is the way to go based on reliability issues but like I said, do your home work and you will see for yourself that this particular shotgun was made to function correctly. Im sorry to say but 1187's do not compare with the SLP reliabilty wise "IMO"

Just google it "remington 1187 reliability"

grahamstein · 05-02-2008, 07:16 PM

Mossberg 590. Sure you may never use the bayo lug, but its there if you need it.

View Poll Results: what shotgun to get
Remington 870	30	50.00%
Mossberg 500	24	40.00%
Browning A-5	2	3.33%
Other( post it and why)	7	11.67%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 60. You may not vote on this poll

05-02-2008, 04:55 AM	#12
mcb XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 1,991	Browning BPS. One of the most under-rate pump shotguns on the market. A used one can be had cheap and they are a more robust shotgun than the Remington 870 or the Mosseberg 500. Bottom load bottom eject and a tang mounted safety make them a truly ambidextrous shotgun. The lack of a spring loaded lifter gate makes them easier and much faster to load. The lack of a side ejection port and a solid back to the receiver makes the receive stronger. mcb __________________ If at first you don't succeed; RELOAD _ _ _ _ My web site

05-02-2008, 12:22 PM	#13
cove702 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vegas Posts: 139	I like this model of the 590. Owned one for a few years, got stupid & sold it, about to get another __________________ U.S.M.C. 78-82 ---------- The following quote has been attributed to Sigmund Freud. However, I don't find this in any of his books. Can you? "A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity"

05-02-2008, 01:08 PM	#14
petey1 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 646	I've also got a 590 that's identical to the pic above (only with a standard stock). Overall, I like it. I like the placement of the safety and the action lock because the shooting hand doesn't have to change positions....very convenient. I gets awfully heavy when loaded to capacity though. I was really feeling it towards the end of an 8 hr. shotgun class I took a few weeks ago. __________________ "No free man shall EVER be barred the use of arms." -Thomas Jefferson springerprecision.com bcsportsmen.org

05-02-2008, 03:22 PM	#15
Chapie+ XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 624	Remington 11-87LE I still have my old 20 yr old Moss 500 - it works great, but it rattles a lot. I use my 870 3.5" 12 for hunting This is what I depend upon: Remington 11-87LE I have a laser max light / laser combo on the end that interferes with the forward sling swivel, but lights up an area for clearing / identifying. Chapie+

05-02-2008, 01:55 AM	#11
caseyhare XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eastern Ohio Posts: 17	I had an 870 and got rid of it . It would rust on humid days, had to have the chanber reamed because it wouldn't eject shells, and the safety would not engage. Bought a 500 and it is a workhorse. It shoots all loads well and has a 6 shot capacity compared to 5 in the 870.

05-02-2008, 04:12 PM	#17
dasanii19 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 3,257	Hey Gimp, did you get my PM about the FN Herstal SLP? For $699 I dont think you can do any better "bang for buck". I predict the price on this shotgun will be over $1,500 withen a years time. (some people are actually selling it for this much right now) The FN SLP is light (not only in weight but in recoil), reliable, durable and built very tough. The SLP is the fastest semi auto in the world. The barrel accepts choke tubes and the over all finish is top notch quality. The 2 gas pistons that come with the shotgun give you the option to shoot heavy or light loads in a reliable way. I was blown away on how easy it was to field strip this shotgun, I could have it completely taken apart and put back together in 5 minutes. The topper is that the manual is printed in all english.. Dont get me wrong, im an 870 guy and have owned my share of Mossbergs but after buying and shooting the SLP I have nothing but positive input about the SLP. You will find that if you do your research you wont be able to find any negative reviews on this particular shotgun. Here are some links- FN Self-Loading Shotguns First range report - FN Self Loading Police (SLP) - THR Questions on the FNH SLP semi-auto shotgun... - THR __________________ MY NAME IS SUE!!! HOW DO YOU DO!!! "I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it."

05-02-2008, 04:20 PM	#18
gimp297 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pin-hole, Califonia Posts: 202	Ya im going to go look at them when i go to my local range they are dealers, i just dont know if i want an auto loader but it may surprise me i dont know i think im going out there tonight, i just got my 1000rd of .45 in and the XD needs to have some fun. __________________ XD.45 compact Winchester 94 w/scope(for sale $350) Mosin Nagant M91/30 (almost as good as the Stag) Stag Ar-15 (Best rifle ive ever shot) Savage Stevens Model 987

05-02-2008, 07:16 PM	#20
grahamstein XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Nyack, NY Posts: 624	Mossberg 590. Sure you may never use the bayo lug, but its there if you need it. __________________ "To be Irish is to know that in the end, the world will break your heart." - Daniel Patrick Moynihan

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