That needs to be a thing now.Moo pie
I can't quit laughing.
That needs to be a thing now.Moo pie
I can't quit laughing.
My friend, first firearm purchase...and long time trunk monkey.I love mine.
War name.That needs to be a thing now.
Yep, kinda sad. I've got an 870 Lightweight special. Oddball gun with an English stock for upland bird hunting. Solid as a rock.I have hunted with my 535 for years. I actually freed that gun from behind the iron curtain (bought it at dicks) for $300. It came with two barrels and it can shoot 3.5” shells.
I love Remington but the new 870 express is a pile of shit compared to a 500. I even handled a new production wingmaster and it felt cheap and nothing like they were pre freedom group. Rems old shotguns are undoubtedly outstanding, but my 590A1 takes a dump on all other pump shotguns
OP should handle a 590A1 before writing off Mossberg
I bought a Maverick 88 Youth 20ga in the fall from Walmart for, I think, $188. It's definitely a cheap gun, but it works fine for blasting squirrels.If you don't like the 500s you sure won't like the Maverick 88. The damn thing works though and it works well.
Actually the military doesn't use the 500.. they use the 590. totally different build quality.I know this will probably trigger some Mossberg lovers but how could this shotgun possibly beat out the 870 or the 1300 in reliability or ease? I cleaned one up for a friend and it felt like it was made of cheap Chinesium with the aluminum and plastic. Pulled the trigger pack out and had both shell stops fall out. Also while torqing on the barrel nut the stock twisted on the receiver. I know it was my first time to mess with a Mossberg but it was much more difficult to manipulate in putting back together than any Winchester, Remington, Benelli or Beretta. Felt as if I needed a third hand. The only other pump I disliked cleaning this much was the Browning BPS but atleast that was good ol metal not plastic. I know the military adopted these but that doesn’t always mean they are the best.
Seriously, you are a effin' genius. Those 2 parts are a balancing act hassle to deal with. You are the first person I ever heard recommend magnets. Genius level!When reassembling a M500, I use 2 small but strong magnets on the outside of both sides of the receiver to hold the cartridge stop and the cartridge interrupter in place.......it makes it easy to reassemble.......
That is shameful. Lol. I’ll give you $50 more than you paid for it and treat it right.I bought my 590 mariner in the early 90s.
Have put about 8 rounds through it.