WInchester 1300, Mossberg 500, or Remington 870 ??
I have gotten my wife addicted to shooting. I started her off with a single shot but now I am goin to ove her up to a pump. I am deciding between the traditional Mossberg, Winchester, and Remington pump youth/ladies models in 20Ga. Her single shot is a 12, but for what we shoot a 20 is just as effective. What brand do you guys feel is a better gun? I know that a WInchester or Remington will hold its value better than a mossberg but I am looking only at performance and reliablility.
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Lets see Ive shot both an 870 and a mossberg 500 I think id take the 870 never shot a winchester. Although Ive never shot a 20 gauge. I used to really hate remington made guns but after shooting an 870 in 12 gauge I ate my words I was able to hit just about everything I shot at.
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I'd vote for the 870. We've got a few 870's and a Winchester 1200 at home, and they've all been pretty good, but the Winchester 1200 and 1300 have a reputation for jamming with low-brass ammunition. I've never seen it happen, but I've heard about it enough times to believe it.
If she's comfortable shooting a 12, you might consider buying the new gun as a 12 as well. It would be much cheaper to shoot.0 -
I've always heard good things about the Rem. 870, and I believe the LAPD carry them as well. 0 -
Remington 870, steel receiver.
Winchester and Mossberg, alloy receiver.
Always go with the Remington.0 -
Yeah teh Remingon is steel but alot of shotguns use alloy recievers now. Benelli, Browning, Winchester, Beretta...ect. So they must hold up well. Plus for a woman or youth its lighter anyways. I dont think that alloy would make much of a difference. 0 -
Well, you asked for opinions and I gave you mine. As far as pump shotguns go, Brownings have steel receivers. I cannot say offhand about the Benelli or Beretta as I have no call for them.
I have sold many shotguns over the years, including some Winchesters and some Mossbergs, and I can state as a fact that these two brands account for majority of the shotguns that come in for repairs due to parts failures.
You buy what you feel is the best for your needs and I wish you the best of luck.0 -
Thanks guys. I used to have a Mossberg 500 and it never let me or the guy I sold it to down. I guess it all adds up to the abuse the owner puts it through. I have seen some pretty beat up Winchester 1200s and Mossberg 500s that keep on going right along side some remingtons. Of course some models and brands can be hit or miss. You get a lemon its a pain, you get a good one it never lets you down. Ill probably get teh Remington, the only thing I dont like is the parkerized finish. Looks kinda dull, but thats nothing I cant fix with some duracoat. 0 -
I have owned them all and Winchester would be my last choice of the 3 you mentioned. Personally I like the Remington (because of the steel receivers) but let me remind you that Mossberg met mil specs for the military and served successfully in Desert Storm. And I too have seen some Mossbergs that have been to heck and back and still worked well. They make a tough little shotgun. But if I had my drathers, it would be Remington.
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I don't mean to start any arguments but I'm an NRA certified shotgun instructor. When introducing women or kids to the shotgun it is recomended to start them with the auto loading gun. The reason for this is for the reduced recoil of the gas system thus creating a more positive shooting experience.
Why not take your wife to a trap or,skeet or sporting clays club and let her shoot some of the guns there?
Often times there are shooters that are more than willing to help a lady on the range.
If the gun is truely for her let her pick it out.
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Mossberg has dual action bars to keep the forend from twisting & jamming under stress, 500 models are easily under $250. The 590 was made for those few extra shells you might need and is mil-spec as well.
In 20 gauge; almost any gun will have less recoil than a 12, but the choice is yours.
Why not spend a little extra and get her a Benelli/H&K; one of the finest guns out there next to the Mossy!
You could even swap barrels with the Mossberg and still have paid less for a better gun than a Wal-chester or Rem-Mart.
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Remington 870, has dual action bars to keep the slide from twisting in the solid STEEL reciever. Get the Wingmaster Mod. and you won't have to put up with the parkerized finish and it will also have real walnut wood. I "HAD" two Mossberg 500's and got tired of the jamming and got rid of them! I'd rather have a used 870 than a new 500 or 1300. I've got four 870's, all purchased at pawn shops, and never a missfire[:)]
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I personally would recommend and older Ithaca Model 37 Featherweight in .20Ga. I have had this gun for 28 years and never bee nlet down. She's 2 3/4" only but that should be all she needs in a light dependable shotgun. Why mess with the three other pieces you mention ? 0
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