Mossberg 500 Tactical
I am looking for a shotty for home defense. I have looked around and found that I like the Mossy 500 Tactical. What would be a fair price for a new one at a gunshop? I would like to hear from the members that are dealers.
Also, feel free to comment if you would select another shotty.....what would you pick and why?
As always, Thanks
Also, feel free to comment if you would select another shotty.....what would you pick and why?
As always, Thanks
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I love my Winchester 1300 Defender, harder to find now that they arn't made anymore. I also have a 1300 Black Shadow 28", never a problem with either one. 0 -
Not sure about the tactical but I got a new Mossberg 500 defender (pistol grip, heat sheild) got it for $250 0 -
Not sure what the tactical is but $210 is the most I would pay for Mossberg 500. 0 -
What the hell is a "shotty"??
By the way, if they call it "tactical", it is far more deadly and accurate than an identical one that may be called a "strategic".
I guess I'll go to the outhouse and see if my mossy shotty is on the potty.
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quote:Originally posted by Doug Wilson
What the hell is a "shotty"??
By the way, if they call it "tactical", it is far more deadly and accurate than an identical one that may be called a "strategic".
I guess I'll go to the outhouse and see if my mossy shotty is on the potty.
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Thanks for your useless response.[;)]0 -
This is the Mossberg 500 Tactical 
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Ok, so that looks kinda cool.
If you have not held one of those style stocks you NEED to. I dont remember what shotgun it was on but it had that style of stock and I thnk there are many flaws. I am over 6' tall so I have a good reach but unless the stock was in the closed position it was too long for me. Seems kinda pointless to have a sliding stock that is longer then useable. The pistol grip is very skinny in the back and seems like it would really dig into the web of you hand. I did not shoot one so I can not say for sure, but I like the fatter grips like on my Benelli or Tromix. You can not change the pistol grip so that is not even an option.
Mossberg 500 is NOT a gun you want a pistol grip on. The safety switch is on the TOP of the gun.
I have had a 500 for years and it has never given me any trouble and is fun to shoot.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Nwcid
Ok, so that looks kinda cool.
If you have not held one of those style stocks you NEED to. I dont remember what shotgun it was on but it had that style of stock and I thnk there are many flaws. I am over 6' tall so I have a good reach but unless the stock was in the closed position it was too long for me. Seems kinda pointless to have a sliding stock that is longer then useable. The pistol grip is very skinny in the back and seems like it would really dig into the web of you hand. I did not shoot one so I can not say for sure, but I like the fatter grips like on my Benelli or Tromix. You can not change the pistol grip so that is not even an option.
Mossberg 500 is NOT a gun you want a pistol grip on. The safety switch is on the TOP of the gun.
I have had a 500 for years and it has never given me any trouble and is fun to shoot.
Thanks for the reply. I handled one of these today and it felt nice. The stock has either 5 or 6 positions (I can't recall) and is very comfortable. The pistol grip felt nice as well.
I know the 500 is durable and well made but what I am wanting to know is how much I should pay for one new from a dealer.
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Get a used Mossberg for about $150....and order the stock. You will save some money and the action on those are all the same. 0 -
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=65784100
I've always loved this shotgun, heard it's a Benelli for about $500 cheaper. I've always been a fan of autoloaders for home defense, and this is a gorgeous gun.
If you must have a Mossberg, I've read good things about their jungle gun, although it's hard to find.0 -
Have you checked the "search" feature on the topic of Mossberg 500 or tactical?
I'm not a dealer, but I would expect to pay around $300 for a whizbang shotty like the one you posted. Check the price difference between the "security" package with an extra 18" barrel, and the "tactical" package; you might want to get one over the other and swap out the pistol grip and stock.
My 500 wears a speedfeed pistol grip, has the safety disabled, and a nice 22" barrel with no choke. The sling attaches to the grip and goes around the shoulder, allowing the shotty to swing freely under one's arm.
Maybe tapco has a t6 style stock and pistol grip for less.0 -
Thanks Locust Fork. You wouldn't have a line on a used 500 or even a remington 870 (possibly police trade in) for a good price would ya?[:p]
lincoln- thanks but I don't care for an autoloader for home defense. Thanks for the suggestion, that does kinda look like a Benelli though don't it?0 -
I got a mossy 500 right next to my bed. Have for years. you shouldn't be disappointed.
FWIW, it's pretty hard to go wrong with any good pump shotgun. the winchester 1200/1300 series, the remington 870, mossberg 500/590 are all well built and quality guns that will do what you ask of them.0 -
sound advice gunnut. I'll check into that 0 -
Get one of these... holds more ammo and you can put any stock on it you want... I like mine [:D] 0 -
oh i love my mossberg 590.it came with a pistol grip on it,but i put a davis speedfeed stock on it and a tactical light and it works great for home defense.[:D] 0 -
I have a 500 and a Maverick 88 pistol gripped, cant tell much difference between them, might be worthy of considering the 88. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by EhlerDave
Get one of these... holds more ammo and you can put any stock on it you want... I like mine [:D]
that's the one I've got![:)]0 -
I like the Remington and win pumps better
If you want the mossy, I would not opt for the AR stocked one0 -
quote:Originally posted by hivoltg
quote:Originally posted by Nwcid
Ok, so that looks kinda cool.
If you have not held one of those style stocks you NEED to. I dont remember what shotgun it was on but it had that style of stock and I thnk there are many flaws. I am over 6' tall so I have a good reach but unless the stock was in the closed position it was too long for me. Seems kinda pointless to have a sliding stock that is longer then useable. The pistol grip is very skinny in the back and seems like it would really dig into the web of you hand. I did not shoot one so I can not say for sure, but I like the fatter grips like on my Benelli or Tromix. You can not change the pistol grip so that is not even an option.
Mossberg 500 is NOT a gun you want a pistol grip on. The safety switch is on the TOP of the gun.
I have had a 500 for years and it has never given me any trouble and is fun to shoot.
Thanks for the reply. I handled one of these today and it felt nice. The stock has either 5 or 6 positions (I can't recall) and is very comfortable. The pistol grip felt nice as well.
I know the 500 is durable and well made but what I am wanting to know is how much I should pay for one new from a dealer.
Thanks
For similar money, I'd go with a Remington 870. I love Mossbergs (I have an 835). The Remington is just a better constructed weapon when you're talking 870 v. 500. First clue to you will be the plastic button that suffices for a safety on the Mossberg 500. There are many complaints that after only a few shots, that plastic safety cap seems to fly off and go bye-bye.
I don't think the Remington will be as "ugly" as the Mossberg (I happen to like "ugly" guns), but you're supposed to be interested in function over form, and you can buy a jillion parts for Remington just as you can for Mossberg.
That's just my two cents.0 -
A review of Mossberg pumps sold here at GunBroker in the past 90 days shows a fairly consistent market value of around $225, not counting shipping.
I completely agree with the lady from Alabama, a pick up a used gun and buy the stock separately.0 -
What ever you get you will need this:
http://www.housegun.com/0 -
I will check on Mossbergs for you at the store....there are usually five or six on the used gun rack for around $150. With the tactical guns you want the barrel to be a little shorter and have rifle type sights (if possible)...synthetic is a plus but the forearm will be something you can change out to a pistol grip also when you get your stock you are looking for.
Brownells has a HUGE selection of stocks...there are SEVERAL places to get those types of things. Just don't "back order" anything...ever.0
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