Mossberg 590… .410
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Snake45
Professional
Personally, having done both dozens of times, I think the 870 is easier to strip and reassemble. But that's just a personal opinion; yours is valid too, I suppose.
Bassbob
Emissary
Yeah I think I'm just used to the 500. I didn't like the way the bolt came out with the carrier on the 870. Every time you strip it you may as well do the bolt. I don't mess with the bolt on the 500 except maybe every 1000 rounds.Personally, having done both dozens of times, I think the 870 is easier to strip and reassemble. But that's just a personal opinion; yours is valid too, I suppose.
Snake45
Professional
That sounds like a fine combination. I need to replace the dead tritium bead on my M500, and put one on my 870. I'll take your use of the "XS tritium big dot" as an endorsement, and look into getting those. Thanks!
Snake45
Professional
I could write a whole magazine article-length piece on "870 vs 500," and perhaps I shall. I have over 50 years experience with one, and nearly that much with the other. I like both systems, but each has advantages and disadvantages over the other.
Bassbob
Emissary
They’re both severely disadvantaged compared to a couple of the modern auto loaders.
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nmedge
Guest
So do I!!!!I want one.
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HansGruber
Ronin
I think that a lot of the perceived advantages of one over the other really comes down to personal taste.
The only big, real advantage the Mossy has over the 870, imho, is the wide-open loading gate. I know I’ve given myself “Benelli Thumb” more than a few times speed-loading my M1’s.
Snake45
Professional
I'm not doubting your word on that. I have NO DOUBT that modern auto shotguns have made major strides the last few decades.
However, my 870 and three 500s still have one major advantage over any and all of them: They are paid-for, and long ago, too.
HansGruber
Ronin
Someplace, there’s a picture of me and my Benelli M1 going “anti-aircraft mode” when shooting clays at a buddy’s for fun…basically have 4 or 5 hulls in midair (I was, for all intents & purposes, bump firing it).
No way I could do that with a pump.
Bassbob
Emissary
Mine are paid for.I'm not doubting your word on that. I have NO DOUBT that modern auto shotguns have made major strides the last few decades.
However, my 870 and three 500s still have one major advantage over any and all of them: They are paid-for, and long ago, too.
Snake45
Professional
Good for you. I'm pretty sure I have less in all four of mine than even ONE of yours would cost today. And I can, if need be, arm three of my neighbors. And train them how to run them in about 10 minutes.Mine are paid for.
Your move.
Bassbob
Emissary
I have a total of about 18 shotguns. Many of which I didn’t have to pay for. 4 or 5 are autos and one of the several pump actions holds 25 rounds. I could arm my whole block.Good for you. I'm pretty sure I have less in all four of mine than even ONE of yours would cost today. And I can, if need be, arm three of my neighbors. And train them how to run them in about 10 minutes.
Your move.
Snake45
Professional
Well Played!I have a total of about 18 shotguns. Many of which I didn’t have to pay for. 4 or 5 are autos and one of the several pump actions holds 25 rounds. I could arm my whole block.
deadduck357
Custom
I agree, that's why I'm seriously considering the new Kel-Tec KSG .410.
deadduck357
Custom
I agree, I have a few of both and the 870 is definitely easier to disassemble and reassemble.Personally, having done both dozens of times, I think the 870 is easier to strip and reassemble. But that's just a personal opinion; yours is valid too, I suppose.