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Deciding on a Mossberg
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:38 pm
by MrDrummy
Hey everyone-- I'm real new to the shotgun world, and I've got a decision to make, and was wondering if any of you have any experience with either the Mossberg 500 (a classic, from what I've read) and the 835. I'd be using this for hunting mostly, and for HD for the wife when I'm away from home.
Any big difference other than mag shells? I've got a buddy with a used 835 that he's willing to sell-- is it a better gun than the 500? Opinions please!
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 9:45 pm
by stevie_d_64
I've got a 500A that is not used for anything other than home defence...I probably couldn't hit a bird with it to save my life...But load it up with 00 or slugs...ouch...
If you are intending on using it for double duty, I can't throw rocks at the 835 if you have a deal lined up...
Go for it! Deals are a good thing!!!
Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 10:26 pm
by cyphur
^ what he said. 500 is a fighting shotgun in my opinion.
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:01 am
by longtooth
500 is good. If you have opportunity look at a 590.
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 10:31 am
by txinvestigator
I too have a 500;
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 1:02 pm
by MrDrummy
Wow-- look at that thing! Fancy.
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 1:18 pm
by jbirds1210
That is a very nice looking shotgun.
Makes my home defense build look pretty pathetic
I am betting that one did not come from a garage sale!
Very very nice.
Jason
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 2:00 pm
by txinvestigator
I am going to replace the red dot with a reflex. Reflex sights need no battery and are always on.
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 2:08 pm
by Diode
Great, Now I want one of those.....