defensive shotgun selection

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siloshooter

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will purchase soon . models considering are ...

remington 870 express or police models
mossberg 590 tactical , or 590A.

give me the differences in these models and any strong/weak points of the choices.

have owned and fired the remington and liked it well . am leaning toward the mossberg ones , like the top safety and metal trigger guard and the metal safeties .
the remington police issue ones are hard to find in used and very good condition .

have got my eye on a mossy blackwater edition for $475 brand new and it has a light with it . would this be a good price and is is about the same as a 590 model ?

comments on build quality , pricing and any other info appreciated .

thanks silo
 
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PetahW

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The unique top safety not-withstanding, I'd recommend a Remington 870 over ANY Mossy - anytime, anyday, anyplace, and at any price difference.

I've owned several different specimens of each, and can honestly state that I've never met a Model 870 I didn't like.

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Lee Lapin

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Get the one that feels best to you. The differences are relatively minor, and the 870 and 590 are the best of the widely available US made pumpguns. Buy a plain jane riot version of either, not some fancy name branded "special edition" version, and spend the extra $$$ on ammo and training.
 
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Rampant_Colt

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Don't forget to check out Maverick Model 88s which retail right around $200, with extended magazine versions available as well
 
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jmr40

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I like the 870 better, but the 590 is the best of the Mossberg offerings and it wouldn't be a bad chioce . Wouldn't recommend a 500 or the even cheaper Maverick.
 
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TheKlawMan

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Just get the plain Jane riot gun. I went with the 870 short barrel for HD. When I got interested in shooting clauys I bought a used long barrel and shot clays with it for a year. Now that I have an o/u, it is back in its short barrel configuration for HD, but if I take my son shooting he uses it for clays. I got it at after a rebate for about $300. I don't hunt, but may give it a whirl. If i do, it's back to the 28" vent rib barrel.
 
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LSnSC

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I'll vote for the 870. I shot a 3 gun yesterday with mine. A plain jane Express with a 22" vent rib Rem choke barrel and a mag tube extension. I went through the match without a hiccup. Every other gun in my rotation except a Benelli M2 and a tricked out open class 1100, choked and puked at least once.
 
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FrosSsT

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I like the 870 but prefer the mossberg 590. Like others have said you dont really need one labeled as "special". I own the 590A1 and from what I understand the only diference is that the A1 has a thicker barrel which was designed for milirary/LE who were boarding large ships (the thicker barrel could withstand being dinged against the side of the ship)
 
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MikeGunz

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I have the 590a1, great shotgun no complaints. I like where the safety is on the mossy's, very natural movement with the thumb. but if you want a pistol grip go 870 because with the pistol grip the thumb safety it just awkward.

You wont go wrong with either, thats for sure.
 
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badge851

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• Mossberg® has a ten 10 year warranty; Remington has a one (1) year warranty.
• Mossberg® has an ambidextrous safety; Remington® does not.
• Mossberg® comes with sling & swivels; Remington® does not.
• Mossberg comes with multiple (3) choke tubes, Remington only one (1).
• Mossberg® is the shotgun the US Military uses.
• Mossberg® is ¼-½lb lighter.
• Mossberg® is less expensive by $25-$40.
 
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ohiomossyoak

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. Wouldn't recommend a 500 or the even cheaper Maverick.
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Could you explain this?Maybe im missing something here..Every pump gun I ever owned functioned all the time every time..My old wingmaster was a lil smoother an prettier..My current beat up 835 is ready to rock and roll anytime/all the time..
 
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Strafer Gott

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False economy

If you go with a pump, get one with dual action bars as absolute minimum.
Go shoot some trap with it. Shoot it until it smoothes out. Knock a little paint off the moving/bearing surfaces. Don't think the gun will carry the day by itself. Low end products like cheap shotguns are okay if you prove them out.
 
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Dave McC

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Duke, no personal experience with the 930, but there's little bad stuff on them in cyberspace.

To the OP....

ANY of the shotguns mentioned in this thread will do a more than adequate job IF they are well known to the user.

Learn to run the gun. Use it until it's a body part, not a tool.

Take your pick of shotguns, then....
 
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magnum777

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I am a big fan of the Remington 870 express, for a defense gun. This shotgun will last forever and is reasonably priced.
 
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doctor_brevic

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870's are nicer guns. Mossberg's are in my opinion more of a tactical firearm. I have had several 870's I still have two mossbergs. 500 persuader 20" 7+1 and 590a1 Blackwater edition. (ghost rings, tri-rail forearm, speed feed stock.) all great fine guns. Make you're pick and let us know
 
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JIMBOINVA

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I've had both makes - currently have the 870. I agree u shld go with what "feels" best -- maybe a local range has the models for rent? IMHO
 
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