12 gauge suggestions

[chadm]

Hi All,

I don’t currently own a 12 gauge but I’m looking at getting one (pump or semi doesn’t matter to me). My question is of the guns on the market today, who has suggestions of the best bang for the buck?

I worry about Remington after they got bought. I’m leaning towards Mossberg 590 or 940.

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

 

[ancjr]

Intended purpose?

 

[Bigtanker]

 

[Born2vette]

Intended purpose?

THIS^^^^

 

[Mgderf]

This
Just about the most bang for your buck available, for general purpose use.
That's not to say the 590or 940 are not great choices, just more expensive.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Mossberg 500 is a classic.

 

[PRasko]

No matter what the intended purpose is I always tell people who ask this vague question the same thing.

Mossberg security/field combo.

500 Combo Field/Security

Durable and easy to maintain, these highly adaptable pump-action shotguns in two-barrel combo sets cover multiple seasons and disciplines.

www.mossberg.com

 

[bwframe]

I'd put a want to buy add in the INGO classy's for an 870 or 1100. Maybe Benelli's also? Might even churn up some ammo deals to go with the package? See what turns up.

 

[neycx1911]

Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 won't let you down and won't break the bank. Might want to get something shorter if your only intended use is home defense, but these will get the job done in a pinch. Not a bad range gun either.

 

[Lost Californian]

Hi All,

I don’t currently own a 12 gauge but I’m looking at getting one (pump or semi doesn’t matter to me). My question is of the guns on the market today, who has suggestions of the best bang for the buck?

I worry about Remington after they got bought. I’m leaning towards Mossberg 590 or 940.

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

I have one of these, the Tristar Viper G2 Sporting, got it for clays and trap. Works very well. I paid $700 for it at my favorite LGS. They have a good selection of all styles.

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[goob469]

Remington 870 and Mossberg 500 / 590 are pretty much the gold standard these days. However, let me throw one more into the mix, a Winchester 1300 Defender (18 inch barrel but, it came in several different configurations) . This was the 1st firearm I bought when I turned 18 and almost 25 years later it's still running strong, fast and smooth. I have an 500 and have shoot a 870 several times, the 1300 runs faster and smoother. And if you google Winchester 1300 it has a cult following.

The 1300 was discontinued back in 2006 when FN bought Winchester. Currently there is the Winchester SXP in their product lineup that fits that niche. I can't offer a personal experience with it but, from a quick google search it seems to be adequate.

 

[chadm]

Intended purpose?

Mostly range use and general purpose. Not really a hunter and don’t expect to use it for home defense (unless I want to get really messy).

 

[chadm]

This
Just about the most bang for your buck available, for general purpose use.
That's not to say the 590or 940 are not great choices, just more expensive.

Thank you for this. I’ve seen TFB review a lot of guns, and I was curious how others felt about some that I don’t have experience with.

I worry that some reviewers have never seen a bad or junk gun.

 

[bcannon]

I like my Remy 870 but I love my KSGs. The KSGs and the Remy have 18.5" barrels and can easily ring steel at 100yds with slugs.

 

[1nderbeard]

No matter what the intended purpose is I always tell people who ask this vague question the same thing.

Mossberg security/field combo.

500 Combo Field/Security

Durable and easy to maintain, these highly adaptable pump-action shotguns in two-barrel combo sets cover multiple seasons and disciplines.

www.mossberg.com

can't go wrong.

 

[Hookeye]

I detest a thick wristed shotgun for clay or feather.

Mossbergs are thick wristed.

Using a shotgun like a rifle, it doesnt matter as much, but a thin wristed gun isnt a detriment in that kind of shooting either.

Just depends on what feels best to you, and to some extent people can adapt.

Maybe some are more picky than others.

 

[Hookeye]

Screw the combo.

Set a gun up for HD and anothrr for sport. That way both are always ready.

Swapping stuff around, even easy stuff, adds risk of error. And some people are more prone to that.

Set and forget IMHO

 

[Hookeye]

Having said that, if i had to grab a smoothbore rig to go blast deer, itd be a M500. They repeatedly outshot smoothbore 870s w a variety of foster slugs over the years.

Top safety makes it usable for lefties.

Man they are clunky rattling chunks......they work though.

With Remington ( older ) models being stupid priced, a 500 seems more reasonable.

Ive had 3 of em plus an 835. Killed a lot of deer and geese. No problems, outside of hating the feel of em.

They are not fluid for me. Thin wristed are.

Picking up a mossberg is like picking up a fencepost

On most shots maybe it doesnt matter.
But a better feeling gun ( whatever that may be ) ....can make some shots effortless

Remington standard dims fit me very well.

Which also meant my Browning Citorit Magnum didnt work as well as my 870 express Supermag.

Bummer

 

[Bigtanker]

I worry that some reviewers have never seen a bad or junk gun.

Watch his reviews of the Black Aces Tactical semi-auto and the newest Turkish Semi Auto reviews. That aren't good.

 

[thunderchicken]

Mostly range use and general purpose. Not really a hunter and don’t expect to use it for home defense (unless I want to get really messy).

What kind of range use?
Shooting a 3 gun type activity takes something completely different than shooting trap, skeet or sporting clays.
Like any other type of firearm, you get what you pay for