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Vanity - Mossberg 500
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Posted on 03/14/2011 5:09:44 PM PDT by Las Vegas Ron

Am asking some advise on the MOSSBERG ‘SECURITY’ 12-GA. 8-SHOT SHORT BARREL PUMP SHOTGUN. I bought a Stoeger P350 a while back and now know that there is a problem with double feeds. Consequently I have no confidence in the gun if I should need it in an emergency.

Big 5 has these on sale for $289.99.....comments please??


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To: ErnBatavia
"Obama's BATF has the quash on those....no longer available."

REALLY? The drum, or the shotgun?!?!?! Glad I bought a 2nd drum last year from MD!

61 posted on 03/14/2011 6:56:50 PM PDT by KoRn (Department of Homeland Security, Certified - "Right Wing Extremist")
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To: Las Vegas Ron

Mossbergs are fine, but bottom line, it’s alloy receiver versus steel receiver. For that reason, I prefer the Remington.


62 posted on 03/14/2011 7:01:57 PM PDT by elcid1970 ("Ya want money, PBS? Like, filthy capitalist dollars!!? I thought you guys never touch the stuff!")
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To: Las Vegas Ron
Muzzle break barrel is available.
63 posted on 03/14/2011 7:04:34 PM PDT by optiguy (Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them.----- Ronald Reagan)
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To: Las Vegas Ron
The Mossberg 500 series is the only pump shotgun qualified to a Mil-Spec — and that means it is one good shotgun. For chamber length, check the barrel markings. As for magnum load, even the 2-3/4 inch will beat you up. The longer the shell, the bigger the recoil THUMP. What’s the point with magnums? With a cylinder bore gun, you don't get a lot of range increase even with magnums.

Mossberg also makes the Maverick 88 Security 6-shot and 8-shot that is a plainer version of the 500. The main difference between the 500 and 88 is the safety — the 500 is on the back of the receiver and the 88 is in front of the trigger guard.

Here: http://www.maverickarms.com/pages/88security.htm

64 posted on 03/14/2011 7:13:26 PM PDT by MasterGunner01 (To err is human; to forgive is not our policy. -- SEAL Team SIX)
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To: andy58-in-nh

I like the placement of the safety on the Mossberg too but there is nothing wrong with the Remington either.

I am sure they have fixed it by now but at one time the plastic safety on the Mossberg was just about guaranteed to break. It was such a common event that our local gun store kept a large number of replacements in stock.

I like the Mossberg and agree it is good value for the money but I suspect anyone holding each at the same time would have no doubt the 870 was much sturdier.


65 posted on 03/14/2011 7:19:01 PM PDT by yarddog
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To: Las Vegas Ron

I’ve got a Mossberg 500 Bantam, in 20 gauge. 22” barrel, so it’s got a tiny bit more maneuverability in tight spaces than the 24” barrelled guns. I have never had a single problem with it, and it was $200.00 at Walmart. Hard to beat.


66 posted on 03/14/2011 7:32:03 PM PDT by deoetdoctrinae (Gun-Free zones are playgrounds for felons)
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To: Las Vegas Ron; eXe; Travis McGee; Jack Black

I guarantee a vote for Palin if she promises to bring back lead shot. The science behind the lead ban is complete hosshiite. And I can prove it doesn’t lower academic achievement among minority students.


67 posted on 03/14/2011 7:43:50 PM PDT by Kenny Bunk (America might survive Obama. But it cannot survive the people who vote for him.)
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To: Las Vegas Ron

Yup.. I remember that.. we did.


68 posted on 03/14/2011 7:49:10 PM PDT by eXe (Si vis pacem, para bellum)
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To: KoRn

The Mossberg shotgun is comparable to the Remington 870 Express Riot Gun. As long as it does not have the pistol grip as it is only good to shoot off your own foot. The Mossberg also has a ambidextrious safety on the top of the tang which works for lefties and righties.


69 posted on 03/14/2011 8:00:50 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
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To: Georgia Girl 2

There is nothing at all wrong with pistol grip stocks on pump shotguns. I have arthritis in my hands and the pistol grip makes my Winchester 1200 much easier to handle.

I wonder if you are thinking of those with only a pistol grip and no stock. I tried shooting one of those and once was enough. It kicked like a mule, much worse than a .44mag revolver.


70 posted on 03/14/2011 8:31:24 PM PDT by yarddog
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To: yarddog

I was referring to a pistol grip only; no stock. A pistol grip with a stock is fine.


71 posted on 03/14/2011 8:36:22 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
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To: Georgia Girl 2

Well they look wicked and I guess I would use one if it was all I had but yes, removing the stock makes it far less useful.


72 posted on 03/14/2011 8:41:58 PM PDT by yarddog
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To: Las Vegas Ron
The Mossberg 500 is a reliable, suitable, and thoroughly credible shotgun.

Largest chamber size that's practical is 3".

I'm sure that a whole bunch of Mossberg 500s are still floating around the USMC Fleet Marine Force and in Navy installations. You might want to pick up the Mossberg ventilated barrel shroud for it.

73 posted on 03/14/2011 8:57:05 PM PDT by The KG9 Kid
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To: Las Vegas Ron

Remington 870; Benelli Super 90.


75 posted on 03/15/2011 12:25:59 AM PDT by Jack Hammer
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To: aMorePerfectUnion

just a place to hide it Its not a something knitted


76 posted on 03/15/2011 5:54:04 AM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom!!! <sarc>)
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To: MasterGunner01
The longer the shell, the bigger the recoil THUMP. What’s the point with magnums?

Thanks for the info....I was just curious as to what the shotgun would fire, due diligence if you will.

77 posted on 03/15/2011 8:26:12 AM PDT by Las Vegas Ron (The Tree of Liberty did not grow from an ACORN!)
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To: Las Vegas Ron

Mrs. Peenman fires her Mossberg 500


78 posted on 03/15/2011 8:40:22 AM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
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To: KoRn
REALLY? The drum, or the shotgun?!?!?!

I'm drawing on what my brother told me...he's wanted one for quite some time, so for sure the actual gun; don't know about the drum.

79 posted on 03/15/2011 8:54:04 AM PDT by ErnBatavia (It's not the Obama Administration....it's the "Obama Regime".)
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To: ErnBatavia

I went over to the Saiga12 Forums, and didn’t see any mention of this. I’m thinking it isn’t true.


80 posted on 03/15/2011 8:58:51 AM PDT by KoRn (Department of Homeland Security, Certified - "Right Wing Extremist")
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