Mossberg 500 VS Remington 870 ???

thrillbilly · 08-21-2009, 01:14 AM

I prefer the Mossberg, but in 535 or 835 (gotta have those 31/2" Mags LOL) I prefer the safety position and bolt release lever position of the Mossbergs. OTOH I would buy a 870 or 1300 if the deal was right.

remchuck · 08-21-2009, 11:11 AM

in our duck blind oddly enough there is usually a 50/50 split between 870s and 500s.none have ever demonstrated reliability issues,and conditions can be harsh.i recently bought a 1300 to try this season,still deciding on a choke tube.
fwiw,the 500 is easier to tear down to clean imo.

squirrelblaster · 08-21-2009, 11:15 AM

its a pesi vs coke thing in mt opinion

cold queso · 08-21-2009, 11:22 AM

We've had a few 500s come back with a broken safety, all newer models with the plastic button. That's the only downside of the mossberg. I especially like the captured magazine cap, as opposed to the 870 which can be dropped.

However, I own multiple 870's and no 500's.

Oxford · 08-21-2009, 03:30 PM

Good thread. I'm seriously considering the Mossberg...but the 870 sounds like a winner, too!

jmp8927 · 08-21-2009, 03:47 PM

Price decided for me. I bought a used Mossberg 500A from a pawn shop, cleaned it up and it's always functioned 110%. I will never buy another pump unless this one breaks or someone offers more than it's worth.

jmp8927 · 08-21-2009, 03:48 PM

^ Bought it for $100. Forgot to say. Try to find a 870 for that price.

trustnoone.45 · 08-21-2009, 03:51 PM

I have it sure is not common and I doubted the Pawn store owner. So my dad passed That is the only one I have seen that low.

White Rook · 08-21-2009, 04:10 PM

I have both and I like both of them. I do like the thumb safety on the 500. I haven't had any problems with either one. If I had to choose just one, I would have to go with the 870. I just think it is built a little tougher...Like Squirrelblaster said it's kind of like Pepsi vs Coke...

knightRider · 08-21-2009, 04:37 PM

the 500's safety gets on my nerves .... you have to move you hand to get to it the 870 is
swift .... off and to the trigger same motion.

the_harbinger · 08-22-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by squirrelblaster

its a pesi vs coke thing in mt opinion

so that puts me as a mossberg and coke man then?lol. i also find the 500 to cycle a little faster, not much but a bit.also mine dosent have any plastic(it was a millitary issue) so i dont know about all those problems.

Dallas · 08-22-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by the_harbinger

so that puts me as a mossberg and coke man then?lol. i also find the 500 to cycle a little faster, not much but a bit.also mine dosent have any plastic(it was a millitary issue) so i dont know about all those problems.

Not sure that's possible. I'm a Mossberg Pepsi fella myself.

Sporkinator3 · 08-26-2009, 11:58 PM

i like my mossberg the #1 big pet peev of mine is the 870's load gate if you push the shellin too far your thumb gets caught

GO MOSSBERG

870

sniper1958 · 08-27-2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jrswanson1

A lot of cruisers have 870s, too. I've shot both, and have owned a 500, but now I have an 870. The only thing I liked about the 500 was the safety. The 870 I have now and owned before were a lot quieter, they have steel receivers versus aluminum in the 500, and I can add capacity fairly easily to the 870 with a tube extender versus having to remove the tube on the 500 and getting a new barrel and tube if I want more shots. Reliability wise, they're about the same from my experience.

Jim

+1! Not much more I can add to that. Spot on.

the_harbinger · 08-27-2009, 07:30 PM

yeah but if i need more than 6 shots of 00 buck to drop something im in some deep trouble

thrillbilly · 09-01-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by the_harbinger

yeah but if i need more than 6 shots of 00 buck to drop something im in some deep trouble

That's what I'm thinking, besides, I can always tac-reload.

cremley · 09-04-2009, 07:02 PM

Chevy - Ford argument. I prefer the 500.

wjh2657 · 10-08-2009, 09:29 AM

If you are comparing the Mossberg 500 and the Remington 870, the 870 is a higher quality arm.

Most people that I have met do not have a Remington 870, but the Remington 870 Express. Comparing the lower end Remington 870 Express to the Mossy 500, I find the Mossy 500 equal if not superior in fit and finish.

In this case it is like comparing a Cadillac and a Ford, when you actually mean a Chevy and a Ford.

tommy · 10-08-2009, 10:58 AM

the safety on the 500 can easily be fixed just pop a little bead of sylicone on it to hole it in the fire posistion and walla you never have to worrie about that safety again..i keep all my firearms loaded but with nuthing in the chamber and the safety in the fireing position. it only takes me a milly second to rack it back but when i do i never have to worry or guess if i took the safety off.

Archetype_wyo · 10-08-2009, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squirrelblaster

its a pesi vs coke thing in mt opinion

But coke is better than pepsi....

08-21-2009, 01:14 AM	#21
thrillbilly Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ozark Hill Country Posts: 2,611	I prefer the Mossberg, but in 535 or 835 (gotta have those 31/2" Mags LOL) I prefer the safety position and bolt release lever position of the Mossbergs. OTOH I would buy a 870 or 1300 if the deal was right. __________________ *" I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on."* John Wayne

08-21-2009, 11:15 AM	#23
squirrelblaster lord of lego turtles! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,494	its a pesi vs coke thing in mt opinion __________________ "I like Turtles!" youtube kid

08-21-2009, 03:30 PM	#25
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 14,098 Images: 18 Blog Entries: 4	Good thread. I'm seriously considering the Mossberg...but the 870 sounds like a winner, too! __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

08-21-2009, 03:47 PM	#26
jmp8927 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Walterboro, SC Posts: 2,277 Images: 18	Price decided for me. I bought a used Mossberg 500A from a pawn shop, cleaned it up and it's always functioned 110%. I will never buy another pump unless this one breaks or someone offers more than it's worth. __________________ Fear not, for I am with you; Be not discouraged, for I am your God.

08-21-2009, 03:48 PM	#27
jmp8927 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Walterboro, SC Posts: 2,277 Images: 18	^ Bought it for $100. Forgot to say. Try to find a 870 for that price. __________________ Fear not, for I am with you; Be not discouraged, for I am your God.

08-21-2009, 11:11 AM	#22
remchuck Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: nashville Posts: 348 Blog Entries: 1	in our duck blind oddly enough there is usually a 50/50 split between 870s and 500s.none have ever demonstrated reliability issues,and conditions can be harsh.i recently bought a 1300 to try this season,still deciding on a choke tube. fwiw,the 500 is easier to tear down to clean imo.

08-21-2009, 11:22 AM	#24
cold queso Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 196	We've had a few 500s come back with a broken safety, all newer models with the plastic button. That's the only downside of the mossberg. I especially like the captured magazine cap, as opposed to the 870 which can be dropped. However, I own multiple 870's and no 500's.

08-21-2009, 03:51 PM	#28
trustnoone.45 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: colorado springs Posts: 485	I have it sure is not common and I doubted the Pawn store owner. So my dad passed That is the only one I have seen that low. __________________ If you find yourself in a fair fight your tactics suck!

08-21-2009, 04:10 PM	#29
White Rook Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South West Ohio Posts: 2,109	I have both and I like both of them. I do like the thumb safety on the 500. I haven't had any problems with either one. If I had to choose just one, I would have to go with the 870. I just think it is built a little tougher...Like Squirrelblaster said it's kind of like Pepsi vs Coke... __________________ USAF SSgt 80-86 IN GOD WE TRUST NRA MEMBER

08-21-2009, 04:37 PM	#30
knightRider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: you know where Posts: 3,777 Images: 19 Blog Entries: 17	the 500's safety gets on my nerves .... you have to move you hand to get to it the 870 is swift .... off and to the trigger same motion. __________________ God doesn't give rights. Men have to fight for them.

08-26-2009, 11:58 PM	#33
Sporkinator3 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 46	i like my mossberg the #1 big pet peev of mine is the 870's load gate if you push the shellin too far your thumb gets caught GO MOSSBERG 870

08-27-2009, 07:30 PM	#35
the_harbinger Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: tempe az Posts: 473	yeah but if i need more than 6 shots of 00 buck to drop something im in some deep trouble __________________ " I have Mosinitis not Alzheimers! "-pslman

09-04-2009, 07:02 PM	#37
cremley Young Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern New Mexico Posts: 2,655	Chevy - Ford argument. I prefer the 500. __________________ I wouldn't be so paranoid if everyone wasn't out to get me. NRA MEMBER

10-08-2009, 09:29 AM	#38
wjh2657 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lafayette, TN Posts: 19	If you are comparing the Mossberg 500 and the Remington 870, the 870 is a higher quality arm. Most people that I have met do not have a Remington 870, but the Remington 870 Express. Comparing the lower end Remington 870 Express to the Mossy 500, I find the Mossy 500 equal if not superior in fit and finish. In this case it is like comparing a Cadillac and a Ford, when you actually mean a Chevy and a Ford.

10-08-2009, 10:58 AM	#39
tommy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: schriever la Posts: 4,846 Images: 6	the safety on the 500 can easily be fixed just pop a little bead of sylicone on it to hole it in the fire posistion and walla you never have to worrie about that safety again..i keep all my firearms loaded but with nuthing in the chamber and the safety in the fireing position. it only takes me a milly second to rack it back but when i do i never have to worry or guess if i took the safety off. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]