870 for sure... Ithaca second....
The 870 is a much better gun in my opinion. Very rugged and dependable. Simple to strip down to clean,tons of aftermarket accessories also. You can find good used guns for a good price if you look around. They made millions of them. As far as old and new I have a bunch of both,every gauge,hunting,defensive etc.and do not see any difference except the trigger groups are plastic compared to the aluminum one on the older guns. Both old and new are 100% reliable.
I'm probably the most anti mossberg guy around for several reason. But main one is the are not as durable and if you need customer service good luck. The worst I have ever dealt with in the gun industry. Remington is probably the best.
As for Ithaca 37's. I love them too and have a bunch being a lefty but 870 is still my choice for reasons I mentioned. Disassembly of a Ithaca is a little more difficult. They used to be really cheap and everywhere in upstate NY but they are drying up. My local gunsmith did helps out with a lifetime supply of lefty safties for Ithaca's when he closed.
Complete thread:
- 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