Anyone here have opinions on shotguns - 870/500 vs 590A1?
For years, I've kept a couple old Mossberg 500s and Remington 870s around the house for home defense/varmint control/etc. Most have an 18.5" or 20" barrel on them, though I keep longer barrels on hand if I want to go hunting with them. For whatever reason, I have lately had a bug for a Mossberg 590A1. I was wondering if anyone here has experience with them and if they really do anything for the average shotgun owner that a 500 or 870 doesn't do, especially given they cost nearly twice as much.
The US Service Model is especially tempting and I'd probably add a heat shield to it to scratch my inner trench gun itch.
Thanks in advance!
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- Anyone here have opinions on shotguns - 870/500 vs 590A1? -
cubrock,
2014-07-22, 07:47
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- I have used handled and sold the 590s but still grab every -
Rob Leahy,
2014-07-22, 10:14
- "Old 870" -
cas,
2014-07-23, 07:29
- I have an old Wingmaster -
cubrock,
2014-07-23, 07:37
- You have discovered One of the handy things about 870s - Rob Leahy, 2014-07-23, 15:20
- The reason for the 14" barrels, -
Drago,
2014-07-24, 08:12
- Makes sense - cubrock, 2014-07-24, 08:32
- Sad to say but I read a test report on a new 870 vs an H&R -
stonewalrus,
2014-07-24, 12:26
- Ouch! - cubrock, 2014-07-24, 14:37
- I have an old Wingmaster -
cubrock,
2014-07-23, 07:37
- "Old 870" -
cas,
2014-07-23, 07:29
- 870 - JLF, 2014-07-22, 11:02
- 870. -
MR,
2014-07-22, 11:07
- 870.great guns but heavy 500 not so much -
uncowboy,
2014-07-22, 13:23
- Think I'll just stick with my Ithaca model 37's -
Bud,
2014-07-23, 09:29
- I'm in the same club..... -
Otony,
2014-07-23, 09:43
- I'd put my 37 riot in the same category as the 870. - MR, 2014-07-23, 10:12
- Ithaca 37 riot is primary, Win 120 is secondary - Hobie, 2014-07-23, 18:01
- I'm in the same club..... -
Otony,
2014-07-23, 09:43
- Think I'll just stick with my Ithaca model 37's -
Bud,
2014-07-23, 09:29
- 870.great guns but heavy 500 not so much -
uncowboy,
2014-07-22, 13:23
- 870 for sure... Ithaca second.... -
woody,
2014-07-23, 11:00
- Is the 870 more rugged than a 590A1? -
cubrock,
2014-07-23, 11:32
- Every day! -
Rob Leahy,
2014-07-23, 15:32
- Various reviews I have read have differed on that -
cubrock,
2014-07-23, 17:40
- Maybe the 12 gauge Mossbergs are better -
stonewalrus,
2014-07-23, 17:52
- I doubt it.... - woody, 2014-07-23, 20:27
- Maybe the 12 gauge Mossbergs are better -
stonewalrus,
2014-07-23, 17:52
- Various reviews I have read have differed on that -
cubrock,
2014-07-23, 17:40
- Is the 870 more rugged than a 590A1? -
Drago,
2014-07-23, 20:48
- I've heard the exact opposite from some Army guys - cubrock, 2014-07-23, 20:58
- Every day! -
Rob Leahy,
2014-07-23, 15:32
- Hey Woody... - pokynojoe, 2014-07-24, 19:30
- Is the 870 more rugged than a 590A1? -
cubrock,
2014-07-23, 11:32
- I am just old fashioned... - Brian A, 2014-07-24, 08:26
- Model 37 "The Southpaw's Friend" - pokynojoe, 2014-07-24, 19:26
- Opinions? I got plenty of 'em - Catoosa, 2014-07-25, 09:25
- I have used handled and sold the 590s but still grab every -
Rob Leahy,
2014-07-22, 10:14