[billt]

Originally Posted by HockaLouis

Billt, I think the 500/590 is a much more reliable gun than the more recent 870's. As for the price (given the shortcuts in features and finish) of the 870, SOMEONE has to pay for the Remington Racing Team, ads, etc...!

I think Remington's overall quality on the lower cost 870 models has indeed suffered a bit. Mossberg has proven for decades a gun can be inexpensive, and still be very reliable, show good quality, and last for decades.

The Remington Wingmasters and Police Models are still showing good quality, but for the price they damn well should. There is also a lot more competition in the combat shotgun market today, than there was just a few years ago. Benelli and several other manufacturers are producing a lot of models that shooters can choose from. Everyone is watching the combat / self defense shotgun market these days. Especially with the advent of popularity 3-Gun shooting is receiving lately.

But I agree with you, in that the lower cost shotgun market, the Mossbergs have shown very good quality and value for the dollar. In todays economy that might be all the edge they need.

[JSStryker]

Originally Posted by ineverFTF

Screw 870's? My good sir, that is an insult that will not be tolerated! I demand satisfaction!

Talk to the Rolling Stones!

I like 870's and Mossbergs (I have a New Haven 600), they are both excellent shotguns.

[HunterMarksman338]

Good choice my good sir!!

[Wiebelhaus]

Originally Posted by glockalot

I have been laying low and looking for my first 1911, however, in the mean time I have also been looking for a Mossberg 500 for home defense. Well today it happened, I fell in love with a Mossberg 500 Tactical 12G, 18.5" barrel with the 6 position adj. carbon fiber stock and pistol grip. This 500 is light and very easy to handle. I plan on shooting it soon, maybe early next week so I'll follow up with some comments and a few pictures.

Really love this thing!

I LOVE these firearms, I've owned a few in different configurations and they are work horses.

[BrooklynFaTs]

Can any one tell me if you can have a joint permit for a handgun,and just say I have a permit in my name and my girl shoots the badguy that came in my house is any thing gonna happin to her, any feed back would be great

[billt]

Originally Posted by BrooklynFaTs

Can any one tell me if you can have a joint permit for a handgun,and just say I have a permit in my name and my girl shoots the badguy that came in my house is any thing gonna happin to her, any feed back would be great

As far as I know, you cannot have a handgun permit in "joint names", like a tax return, or a bank account. Much like a 4473 form, it is a document that is framed around a single individual.

[BrooklynFaTs]

Thanks billt for the info

[Gloves]

I Already have a 500. This thread makes me want to start looking for another one. I reallylike the carbon fiber. Nice thouch.

I remember when the 500 was new, the racking action was quite stiff. After some 200 or so rounds the parts marries up and it cycles like butter.