Question about Mossberg
I am planning to buy my grandson a Mossberg over and under. Can anyone please tell me the rating on these? Are they rated good, bad, fair, etc? Thanks very much.
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I am looking at buying my first firearm and someone I trust told me about this website and recommended a Mossberg 20 guage shotgun. I'm just getting started poking around the site, any tips or suggestions? What's a good price range? 0 -
What do you want. You can get a 20ga model 500 new for about 225 maybe more maybe less. Used ones should be below that and in just as good of working order. 0 -
There are approximately two pages of Mossberg 20 gauge pump shotguns listed over in the auction side. Take a look around and you should find something that you like. 0 -
I would prefer used, actually. I'm totally new to guns, in general, and I've found a gun range to practice, but I have to already have a weapon. One of their volunteers will show me how to use it. I'd like something easy to use and reliable. What's the difference between a 12 gauge and a 20 ga? Is one heavier or more cumbersome? 0 -
12 gauge is larger and more powerful. Shotgun gauge sizes are reversed from what you would normally expect so the higher the number the smaller and less powerful the shell. Pump actions are very simple since you provide all of the power to cycle the action. The differences in weight between a 12 gauge pump and a 20 gauge is not going to be very great since most are built on what is basically the exact same gun. While we welcome newbies with open arms I have to tell you that this side of the Gun Broker forums is not really designed to function as a ground up education on firearms. You might want to take a look around at various sites like Wikipedia to get a general understanding of firearms basics and then come back here with specific questions. 0 -
Hi, might I suggest if possible, shooting with friends to get a better feel for shotguns. May cost a bit more but I know you would better enjoy an auto loading 12 or 20 gauge as they don't hit as hard as a pump. Do some home work on practicing your mount also. Pick up a cheap bb gun or get a 22 (another part of addiction)to practice mounting with.(now you'll have a plinker too!) Just some thoughts. Be safe and have fun! 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Barbara Pennington
I am looking at buying my first firearm and someone I trust told me about this website and recommended a Mossberg 20 guage shotgun. I'm just getting started poking around the site, any tips or suggestions? What's a good price range?
That's a fairly unconventional choice for a first firearm, and I'm a little perplexed why someone would suggest one.
Do you intend to hunt birds? Are you interested in shooting clay targets?
12 gauge uses more powerful shells that hold more shot. It also offers more recoil, and can be less friendly to new shooters. On the other hand, the increased volume of shot makes it a good bit easier to actually hit things, and the increased power makes the pellets more effective.
I'd say forget a shotgun, and for a first firearm for a new shooter I'd suggest either a .22 rifle or a .22 pistol for recreational shooting and to build up basic marksmanship skills.
For new shooters in particular .22s have several major advantages over more powerful cartridges including low noise and recoil, good intrinsic accuracy, and low cost of ammunition.
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Its hard to give a price range without knowing exactly what kind of shooting you'd like to do.
A pistol is different than a rifle, and is different than a shotgun. As you can imagine, all three types of guns serve different purposes.
I'd say that for the average adult who wants to learn how to shoot for recreation and potentially for self-defense, a good first firearm is either a .22 automatic pistol, or a .22 revolver.
In terms of costs, the sky is the limit on how much you could spend, but there are some very nice .22 pistols to be had in the range of $250 - $350, and if you get someone to help you who knows firearms, its possible to find good deals for even less than that.
For home defense/target shooting, good quality Smith and Wesson model 10 revolvers in .38 special can still be had for under $250.
Quality .22 rifles are in roughly the same price range, if not less.
Typical Mossberg 500 shotgun runs about $250-300 brand new, depending on how fancy it is, and in what configuration. Used ones in excellent condition can be found for less. On the other hand, if you want a nice high-end Italian over-under shotgun, you could easily drop $2500 (or in fact a lot more than that).
Also note that quality firearms should last a lifetime, so paying a little bit more upfront to ensure reliability and good service is usually worth it. Buying the cheapest guns available is almost always a waste of money, since these guns are unreliable, prone to breakage, usually inaccurate, and in the worst cases, not even safe to fire0 -
Barbara,
What is the intended use of the firearm? Home defense, paper target shooting, clay shooting, plinking, hunting, etc... This will give a better idea as to what gun is actually suited for your purpose. I have owned several Mossberg 500s in both 12 and 20 gauge. It is a very reliable gun with many options available, but the type of shooting you want to do may change the recommendation. A semi auto shotgun will have less felt recoil than a pump which may or may not be a issue for you. If you can give us a better idea as to what the gun is for, we can better recommend a firearm for you.0 -
What is your intended purpose? You began with interest in a shotgun.
If I had it to do all over again and was on limited funds. The rem 870 pump comes with a rifled slug barrel with scope and a shot barrel with screw in chokes as a kit for like under $390. You can add a long list of other rem 870 barrels, just slide them on , simple. And it comes in youth and womens stock sizes, and for you I suggest 20 ga. You could hunt birds,deer,trap,skeet,home defense...about the only thing you could not do is what a .22 rifle does, which could be your second gun.0 -
Thanks for the comments. I am using it, primarily, for home defense, at first. I don't have any friends who shoot, so going with a group isn't something I can do. There is a local, state run gun range with volunteers to show me how to load and shoot. I can practice quite a bit there, so that is my plan. Once I get a feel for it, I may move to clay targets. I tried a few guns at a different range, where you could try some out and decided on a shotgun, rather than a handgun. The person who suggested the Mossberg knows me pretty well and I trust his judgement. He's very knowledgeable about firearms and he did suggest a 20 gauge over a 12 gauge. I just didn't think to ask why. Sorry for the newbie questions, moderator, I'll not bother you guys anymore and will just proceed with buying one and getting started. I appreciate everyone's kind suggestions. 0 -
You are welcome. Come back and show us a photo of that new Mossberg!
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