Mossberg 500 vs. Remington 870 vs. Benelli Nova

The Godfather · 03-06-2009, 12:29 AM

which one would you choose out of the 3 and why?

for home defense?
for hunting?
etc?

the Moss and Rem. seem to be favorites and in the same price range, i just would like to see everyone else's opinion. and i just thre in Benelli in the mix since i have one and its in the same price range.

never used the Rem. 870, but know of its reputation. not much personal experience with the Moss 500...

sgtdeath66 · 03-06-2009, 01:17 AM

i use my 500 for hd, hunting and just shootin the breeze

shnorse · 03-06-2009, 02:32 AM

i bought the 870 express combo.... have the riffled barel for deer, and the smooth bore for everything else.... all in one gun...

not the best gun... but for the money, i feel i got a good deal

**skullcrusher** · 03-06-2009, 03:32 AM

My mossy has been my deer and turkey hunter for years. It is also a gun I would reach for in a hd situation.

I haven't priced shotguns in many years. Have Rem and Benelli come down to the same price range as Mossberg? I got mine when I was 18 and affordable. I wanted an 870, but could not afford one at the time.

jdnossaman · 03-06-2009, 03:55 AM

I've had a remington 870 express magnum 20 gauge and I have had it for 10 years it still works like the day I bought it. I ran thousands of rounds through it and haven't had any problems.

Shotgun Shooter · 03-06-2009, 04:03 AM

I prefer my mossberg 500 for anything.

870 is nice, but the price difference doesnt mean anything. Mossberg is cheaper, but doesnt mean its any less durable.

S.S.

**skullcrusher** · 03-06-2009, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdnossaman

I've had a remington 870 express magnum 20 gauge and I have had it for 10 years it still works like the day I bought it. I ran thousands of rounds through it and haven't had any problems.

10 years on an 870 is just adolescence. That gun will last you another 100 years.

**skullcrusher** · 03-06-2009, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shotgun Shooter

I prefer my mossberg 500 for anything.

870 is nice, but the price difference doesnt mean anything. Mossberg is cheaper, but doesnt mean its any less durable.

S.S.

That mossy will last another 100 years.

why did I say the same 100 year dealio for the 870 and the mossy 500? Eek.

**stalkingbear** · 03-06-2009, 03:17 PM

I voted 870 because for home defense I have a tricked out 870. But for hunting, the Browning BPS wins hands down!

**hunter Joe** · 03-06-2009, 03:52 PM

They are all good firearms, although, I use a Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag because of it's 3 1/2" capability. 20" barrel for turkeys and a 28" barrel for everything else. Picked it up used 15 years or so ago and the rest is history.

View Poll Results: Mossberg 500 vs. Remington 870 vs. Benelli Nova
Remington 870	25	37.88%
Mossberg 500	28	42.42%
Benelli Nova	9	13.64%
None of the Above	4	6.06%
Voters: 66. You may not vote on this poll

03-06-2009, 12:29 AM	#1
The Godfather Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 27	Mossberg 500 vs. Remington 870 vs. Benelli Nova which one would you choose out of the 3 and why? for home defense? for hunting? etc? the Moss and Rem. seem to be favorites and in the same price range, i just would like to see everyone else's opinion. and i just thre in Benelli in the mix since i have one and its in the same price range. never used the Rem. 870, but know of its reputation. not much personal experience with the Moss 500... __________________ "Leave the gun. Take the cannoli..." -Clemenza, Caporegime, Corleone Family I'm not saying I'm a Gun Rights activist or an Anti-Gun Rights activist. I'm a "do-what-makes-sense activist"...and it just so happens that some gun laws don't make sense... Last edited by The Godfather; 03-06-2009 at 12:32 AM.

03-06-2009, 01:17 AM	#2
sgtdeath66 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 951	i use my 500 for hd, hunting and just shootin the breeze __________________ Wars begin where u will But they do not end where you please-Machiavelli He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man- Dr. Johnson "..it does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds.." - Samuel Adams your my best friend but if the zombies start chasing us im tripping you

03-06-2009, 03:55 AM	#5
jdnossaman Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rapid City Posts: 46	I've had a remington 870 express magnum 20 gauge and I have had it for 10 years it still works like the day I bought it. I ran thousands of rounds through it and haven't had any problems. __________________ "No man ever won a war by dying for his country, He won by making the other poor bastard die for his" - General George S. Patton

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03-06-2009, 02:32 AM	#3
shnorse Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hannibal, New York Posts: 83	i bought the 870 express combo.... have the riffled barel for deer, and the smooth bore for everything else.... all in one gun... not the best gun... but for the money, i feel i got a good deal

03-06-2009, 03:32 AM	#4
skullcrusher Burn... Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vincent Rifle Territory, Ohio, the Heart of it All Posts: 8,775	My mossy has been my deer and turkey hunter for years. It is also a gun I would reach for in a hd situation. I haven't priced shotguns in many years. Have Rem and Benelli come down to the same price range as Mossberg? I got mine when I was 18 and affordable. I wanted an 870, but could not afford one at the time.

03-06-2009, 04:03 AM	#6
Shotgun Shooter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 826	I prefer my mossberg 500 for anything. 870 is nice, but the price difference doesnt mean anything. Mossberg is cheaper, but doesnt mean its any less durable. S.S.

03-06-2009, 03:52 PM	#10
hunter Joe A Walking Disaster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: America Posts: 1,992	They are all good firearms, although, I use a Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag because of it's 3 1/2" capability. 20" barrel for turkeys and a 28" barrel for everything else. Picked it up used 15 years or so ago and the rest is history.

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