BullzeyeNJ 104 Posted February 27, 2011 Mossberg 590AI for me for the sole reason that I own one and its a great shotgun. The 870 is pretty legendary but I have little experience w/ that shotty. It used to be that the Mossberg was alot cheaper then the 870 but now you can get the 870's for almost the same price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted February 27, 2011 Both are good, but I voted A1 cuz that's what I have and prefer the controls on Mossbergs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
axeman_g 128 Posted February 27, 2011 590a1 because Remingtons suck for so many reasons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vjf915 456 Posted February 27, 2011 Voted 870. There is a reason why the gun has remained unchanged for decades. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greatgunstatenj 32 Posted February 27, 2011 I voted for Rem because they are both good quality guns so it comes down to personal preference. I get a great deal on Remington products so of course I prefer them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted February 27, 2011 So, what are the advantages and disadvantages of each system. ie Safety position, action, sights, ease of dissembly and use, aftermarket accesories, looks? I'll start this Safety, most will say the Mossberg is in a better position and it actually is. Although I really have no need for it. Safety=Mossberg Action, Remington by a landslide. It's almost too smooth. I like the Mossbergs action but compared to the 870 it lacks. Action=Remington Sights, Mossberg has ghost rings and the Remmy has a bead. Mossberg in a landslide. Not sure if sights are needed on a pump but it's on there none-the-less. Sights=Mossberg Ease of Dissembly and use, Remington has a winner there. You can have it apart quickly and change out the extension tube and barrel easily. The Mossberg takes a little bit longer for me, but it could be that I'm still learning. Ease of Dissemly and use=Remington Aftermarket accesories, TIE? Even though the 870 has been around forever and add-ons are never ending, the Mossberg has just as many. Whatever a company makes for one, they'll have something for the other. Accesories= Tie Looks, another TIE? Yeah, the 870 is gorgous and their wingmasters are perfect. But the 590A1 has a mean business look that is perfect. I like them both and it's up to you guys to decide. Looks= Tie So, it looks like it's a Tie. A tie? Well, the debate rages on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vjf915 456 Posted February 27, 2011 So, what are the advantages and disadvantages of each system. ie Safety position, action, sights, ease of dissembly and use, aftermarket accesories, looks? I'll start this Safety, most will say the Mossberg is in a better position and it actually is. Although I really have no need for it. Safety=Mossberg Action, Remington by a landslide. It's almost too smooth. I like the Mossbergs action but compared to the 870 it lacks. Action=Remington Sights, Mossberg has ghost rings and the Remmy has a bead. Mossberg in a landslide. Not sure if sights are needed on a pump but it's on there none-the-less. Sights=Mossberg Ease of Dissembly and use, Remington has a winner there. You can have it apart quickly and change out the extension tube and barrel easily. The Mossberg takes a little bit longer for me, but it could be that I'm still learning. Ease of Dissemly and use=Remington Aftermarket accesories, TIE? Even though the 870 has been around forever and add-ons are never ending, the Mossberg has just as many. Whatever a company makes for one, they'll have something for the other. Accesories= Tie Looks, another TIE? Yeah, the 870 is gorgous and their wingmasters are perfect. But the 590A1 has a mean business look that is perfect. I like them both and it's up to you guys to decide. Looks= Tie Variety, Remington. Remington has 27 different models of the 870 available on their site, NOT including the 887. Remington wins Fixed your post for you Ray. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RecessedFilter 222 Posted February 27, 2011 So, what are the advantages and disadvantages of each system. ie Safety position, action, sights, ease of dissembly and use, aftermarket accesories, looks? I'll start this Safety, most will say the Mossberg is in a better position and it actually is. Although I really have no need for it. Safety=Mossberg Action, Remington by a landslide. It's almost too smooth. I like the Mossbergs action but compared to the 870 it lacks. Action=Remington Sights, Mossberg has ghost rings and the Remmy has a bead. Mossberg in a landslide. Not sure if sights are needed on a pump but it's on there none-the-less. Sights=Mossberg Ease of Dissembly and use, Remington has a winner there. You can have it apart quickly and change out the extension tube and barrel easily. The Mossberg takes a little bit longer for me, but it could be that I'm still learning. Ease of Dissemly and use=Remington Aftermarket accesories, TIE? Even though the 870 has been around forever and add-ons are never ending, the Mossberg has just as many. Whatever a company makes for one, they'll have something for the other. Accesories= Tie Looks, another TIE? Yeah, the 870 is gorgous and their wingmasters are perfect. But the 590A1 has a mean business look that is perfect. I like them both and it's up to you guys to decide. Looks= Tie So, it looks like it's a Tie. A tie? Well, the debate rages on. No one could say one is better. Plus everyone is biased towards one or the other. I will say that I do prefer a bead to ghost rings by far. For me, a bead feels much more comfortable than trying to aim ghost rings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vjf915 456 Posted February 27, 2011 I will say that I do prefer a bead to ghost rings by far. For me, a bead feels much more comfortable than trying to aim ghost rings. I prefer the bead to ghost rings as well. Honestly, for a home defense gun, even the bead may be unnecessary. Looking down the top rail, if you're off by an inch or two, who cares with buckshot at 10 feet away? I don't have time to aim through ghost rings for a HD gun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted February 27, 2011 I understand that everyone has preferences, hence the little poll here. I will always be an 870 guy, that won't change. But my 590 is just as good. There I said it! You could make the argument that the 590 is more of a street/tactical gun and the 870 is more of a closet/under the bed gun since the 590 has sights and is a few inches longer than the 870. This is also why I want to run slugs in her, to see how far I could hit something and test it's accuracy out to say 100 yards. Fort Dix anyone? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted February 27, 2011 One thing to remember is that 590A1's don't ONLY come with ghost ring sights... you can get them with a bead sight as well as 3 dot sights. Same goes for the 870... bead, ghost ring, and if I remember correctly, there are also some 3 dot versions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted February 27, 2011 Pete, when do you pick up your 870? Is it in yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted February 27, 2011 LOL probably never... i already have enough shotguns Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted February 27, 2011 LOL probably never... i already have enough shotguns Sell the phony one (you know, it's the knock-off) and put the down payment on a real one. Come on Pete, you know it's the right thing to do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted February 27, 2011 Say what you want about my NEF... it feels more solid (to me) than most "real" 870s I've held Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted February 27, 2011 Say what you want about my NEF... it feels more solid (to me) than most "real" 870s I've held I understand you defending one of your ponys in the stall. But come on, your smarter than that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted February 27, 2011 No I'm not Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njpilot 671 Posted February 28, 2011 I've got the same 590A1, so Mossberg for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted February 28, 2011 As I'm watching the vote tally go towards the Mossberg, I'm wondering if the votes being casted for the 590 are from 500 fans. The 500 is 2nd rate compared to the 870. Cast a vote for neither if you run a 500, benelli, winchester, or ithica. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shane45 807 Posted February 28, 2011 "The 500 is 2nd rate compared to the 870" That significantly depends on the 870 model.... I prefer my 25yr old 870 to a new one. I prefer the mossy 500 over a new 870 express. I prefer a 870 police over a 500. I might take a 590A1 over the police. The FN TPS would be a GREAT shotgun if it didnt have a plastic trigger housing. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted February 28, 2011 There are some really good pumps out there, the problem is is that the 3 most popular are 500s, 590s and the 870. There are so many models of each, and aftermarket add-ons that you could just buy the base gun and build from there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnKimble 4 Posted February 28, 2011 All I can add is ....BOTH! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted February 28, 2011 Well put, Shane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted February 28, 2011 "The 500 is 2nd rate compared to the 870" That significantly depends on the 870 model.... I prefer my 25yr old 870 to a new one. I prefer the mossy 500 over a new 870 express. I prefer a 870 police over a 500. I might take a 590A1 over the police. The FN TPS would be a GREAT shotgun if it didnt have a plastic trigger housing. based on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbk 188 Posted February 28, 2011 How can it be based on anything, Ray, if the whole argument is subjective? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted February 28, 2011 How can it be based on anything, Ray, if the whole argument is subjective? That's what I mean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malsua 1,422 Posted February 28, 2011 Here's a question. I believe that to add a magazine extension on the 870, you have to dremel out the dimple. The Mossberg is plug and play. Vague memory, I could be thinking of a different model. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shane45 807 Posted February 28, 2011 Are you asking me why I prefer my old 870 to new? Its not subjective at all. My old 870 is ALL metal compared to a new 870. There are no mim parts in it. A new 870 express vs an 870 police is the same difference. An 870 police is all metal and doesnt use mim parts. The only subjective part of the equation is prefference in operation. I prefer the safety location of the mossy as well as the loading chute. So I guess the salient point is to understand that the order I place these shotguns has strong ties to their construction. This directly relates to their reliability and durability with an eye on thier operation for my own personal preferences. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites