I've heard the exact opposite from some Army guys

by cubrock, Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 20:58 (3717 days ago) @ Drago

They loved their 590A1s and never had a problem. Maybe the Marines are harder on their shotguns. I bet the Marines would say it is because they use theirs.

Sounds like I'm not going to get any clear answer short of getting a 590A1 and running it through its paces alongside my 870. I didn't expect this to be as bad as .45 vs 9mm or 1911 vs Glock, but it would appear opinions run at least as strong in the shotgun world as they do in those other two debates. :)

I have 9s and .45s. I have Glocks and 1911s. I guess there is no reason not to add another such combo to the safe. The 870s are already at peace with the 500s beside them.

I appreciate everyone's observations!

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Anyone here have opinions on shotguns - 870/500 vs 590A1? - cubrock, 2014-07-22, 07:47
- 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
- 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
- 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
    - 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
  - Hey Woody... - pokynojoe, 2014-07-24, 19:30
- 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

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