Ray Ray 3,566 Posted August 23, 2010 You'll know if the barrel is threaded if it has a cage on the end. The Mossy 590 has them, not the 500 series. As for the capacity, some shotguns are sold with wooden plugs that limit the capicity. If you want more rounds, get an extension tube. If you want a "real" shotgun, buy a Remy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted August 24, 2010 Well - no success. Went to the Walmart in Levittown, PA - no guns at all... only ammo... so I picked up 2 boxes of 100 12GA shells. $20/box. Prepping for clay shooting. Picked up a thrower and a box of clays too... heh. Then stopped by the Dick's in Princeton. They had the Mossberg 500 Field/Deer combo that Bulpup has, but not the Field/Security combo. I'll call up the Dick's in Woodbridge and East Brunswick to see if they have 'em. I got the Dick's item # from the guy so we'll see if anyone has it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fliks 20 Posted August 24, 2010 dude, what a mission. it's the quest for the perfect first shotgun. keep at it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted August 24, 2010 At the perfect price, too. Dick's catalog said $319.99 for the combo I want. Not bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirsloop 1 Posted August 24, 2010 The Dicks in Woodbridge Center mall has a CRAP load of shotguns and rifles... keep callin around! You'll find one soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted August 24, 2010 I know - I was there Saturday. I don't know if they have the combo I want though. I will call and ask tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirsloop 1 Posted August 24, 2010 You can also try Dicks in East Brunswick on rt18, and give Sayreville Sportsman if you are in the neighborhood. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted August 24, 2010 Of course! I just gotta make some calls tomorrow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fliks 20 Posted August 24, 2010 hey guys, which Dick's do you think is better, as far as gun selection is concerned - Woodbridge or East Brunswick? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EchoMirage 137 Posted August 24, 2010 could try meltzers, both ramsey outdoors, and the new dicks in paramus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pew Pew Plates 358 Posted August 24, 2010 hey guys, which Dick's do you think is better, as far as gun selection is concerned - Woodbridge or East Brunswick? I think woodbridge. I called east brunswick once for a shotgun and they said they didnt have em, call woodbridge for those kinda shotguns (refering to beretta over unders) so I'de assume woodbridge has more selection Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fliks 20 Posted August 24, 2010 yah, and it's a better drive. I'm not about to buy anymore just yet, after I get this Mossy tomorrow.... but it's always cool to go look at guns and stuff... Krdshrk - how's the search for the perfect shotgun for the best price going? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenw 293 Posted August 24, 2010 I you're up to the drive, Rockaway Dick's had a nice assortment last time I was there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fliks 20 Posted August 24, 2010 Rockaway NY? If I wanted to drive that far, I'd go to Cabela's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenw 293 Posted August 24, 2010 Rockaway NY? If I wanted to drive that far, I'd go to Cabela's Just in case you're not kidding, no, Rockaway, NJ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fliks 20 Posted August 24, 2010 oy... too early in the morning, Ken... not enough coffee.. eyes blurry can't think... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fliks 20 Posted August 25, 2010 NICK!!! it's 5 + 1! I just put 5 shells in the tube. and the wood in NICE! much nicer than it looks on the pictures. the only down is the "golden trigger", but that could betaken care of. it's way lighter than that 20" bbl 7 +1, better target acquisition. dude, get it!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted August 26, 2010 OK well I'm picking up a M500 with an 18.5" Barrel.... but now I need a longer one.... Anyone think this one's ok? http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =186418051 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunker 274 Posted August 26, 2010 OK well I'm picking up a M500 with an 18.5" Barrel.... but now I need a longer one.... Anyone think this one's ok? http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =186418051 Nick, Call Mossberg. They have items not listed on their website or catalog. I picked up a factory new 18.5" security barrel for $75. I think $99 is too much for a used one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted August 26, 2010 Well all of the longer barrels from Midway are like $180. You think Mossberg themselves will sell a factory new one for cheaper than that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fliks 20 Posted August 26, 2010 uhm, Nick, they're the manufacturer, they don't have to do midway's middleman markup. but I see where you may get your reasoning - car dealers always charge more for repairs than other mechanics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted August 26, 2010 I dunno - I usually see things being charged more (MSRP $$) from the original company rather than a retailer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pew Pew Plates 358 Posted August 26, 2010 Manufacturer always charges top $$$ because they have to protect there retailers. Look at the MSRP on the manufacturers websites and then look at buds gun shop prices, for example. I know with the 1911 I want theres something like a $400 difference (cheaper being NOT from S&W) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fliks 20 Posted August 26, 2010 ok, point taken, I'll STFU :? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pew Pew Plates 358 Posted August 26, 2010 ok, point taken, I'll STFU :? Get back to your own damn thread! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fliks 20 Posted August 26, 2010 it got kinda quiet over there. I'm waiting for this weekend, you know, for the "makeover" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunker 274 Posted August 26, 2010 I would've thought the manufacturer would be more expensive too. They usually are. In my case, the sales rep told me about a barrel that is not sold in the packaging you see in stores. The security barrel I bought goes for at least $90 in stores. The plain one I bought (no fancy plastic container) is $75. It's not going to cost you anything more than ten minutes of your day to call Mossberg and ask. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted August 27, 2010 OK well I'm picking up a M500 with an 18.5" Barrel.... but now I need a longer one.... Anyone think this one's ok? http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =186418051 What's wrong with that barrel? Feel it out and then see if you want the longer one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
