midwesthunter815 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Hi all, I am new to the hunting world and just purchased a bow last June. Had a blast this fall out in the stand. I'm now looking to buy a gun. I am on a pretty tight budget unfortunately but I know there are some great relatively inexpensive guns out there. I have heard great things about both the 870 and the 500 and was wondering which some of you prefer? Thanks for your imput! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midwesthunter815 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Rookie Question More information/questions: I have shot both guns and liked the 500 a little better. Would one be better for waterfowl than another? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailfreak55 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 I have a 500 but prefer the 870 all around good gun the 500 is good for the money though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbduck Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 I`ve owned an 870 for over 40 years......Nuff said. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 I would pick the 870 over anything Mossberg EVER made, personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 I would pick the 870 over anything Mossberg EVER made, personally. me too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Rookie Question Remington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deer slayer Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Rookie Question I have my granddaddys old mossberg 500 got it when he passed away, it's been thru a house fire so the stock has a burnt look to it. So I would choose this gun over any other gun out there but my cousin has a 870 express and it's a really nice gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 I've owned the 500 now for a while... i've used many 870's and my vote goes for the 870. i think it's just built better. that said i've never had any problems with either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-Hunter Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Hey brother... welcome to the hunting world. Both guns have a very powerful kick in 12 gauge - so know that. I get that you are on a budget, but you should just expect that. I have owned both guns and currently I own a Mossberg 500 and I love it. I believe the 870 is the most sold shotgun ever. The new 870s to me don't look that great. I'm not making a judgement on the quality of the 870, but it does look too much like plastic, in fact I believe the handguard is plastic but looks like wood. My 500 is beautiful. Both guns shoot the same. I would not make a recommendation on two different guns based on the aesthetics, but for all intents and purposes - both guns do the job just fine. I would do some searching on some gun auctions and the like to get a decent price on a used 870 and 500. I bought my whole setup for $325 used with the scope. You can get both new for $340 (Mossberg) / $330 (Remington) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 Go hold both if you can and decide which one you like the feel/hold of better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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