Good "old," Remington.

 

I'm going to make the assumption we're talking pump shotguns here ... 870 v. 500

Ten years ago, I would have given the slight edge to Remington. Not really impressed with what's been coming out of their factory as of late. (& don't get me started on what they did to Marlin lever actions when they bought them out)

My vote goes to Mossberg for the 500/590 line, but this is going to come down to personal preference. Just like a Ford v. Chevy debate ... both 'll get the job done.


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Not even close. Remington. What loaded for bear said lately Remington quality has not been their , still giving Remington the nod

 

I'm a Mossberg or Browning guy, had two Remingtons in my life, POS 700 with trigger issues. And an 1187 super magnum, broke after using it three times & I missed an opportunity to kill a piebald doe because of it. Will never buy another ever, straight up junk. I know guys love them, that's great just not the brand for me I guess. I like their ammo...

 

Browning -- nuff said.

 

buy a mossberg if you want to have a toy for a gun. your best bet is a used remington from the pre 2000s preferably a wingmaster if you have the coin. the wingmaster is one of the best if not the best pump shotgun.

 

870 supermag all day long!

 

I own 2 mossbergs, and 4 remingtons. The remingtons get used. everything is pre "90's, probably pre "80's even My #1 gun since the early "80's has been the same 870 for duck, deer, upland, you name it. Its been beaten and abused and drug all over the country. Ole reliable. I now have a dedicated 870 slugger, so the only time Im not carrying it is deer anymore, or when I break out the 10 ga

 

both are proven , buy what you like

 

Remington, hands down

 

Remington shotguns and rifles have been used in my family for two generations. They have never failed and no issues and they have been used.

No freezing of safety, no gas issues, no trigger issues, no gas seal issues

 

I have pre 1990 11-87 an 1100- Never fail.
An 870 express from 2001- Never fail.
I'm a Remington guy.

 

I own both a few of each, never any real issues with any of them. Dollar for Dollar the Mossberg 500 combo is a great buy for those wanting one gun to for numerous hunting/shooting situations

 

The Duck Commanders use Mossberg's now so they must be better than Remington's. They used Benelli's before that???????????

 

They were probably given to them free from their desperate sponser MOSSBERG.

 

Remington

 

Throw the mossbergs in the garbage where they belong you must be REAL YOUNG to ask that question but better asked than you learning hands on that Mossberg is JUNK

 

Had great luck with both, so can't vote in this poll.

 

I was kidding. They get more than free guns. They probably still use the Benelli's when no one is looking. LOL

 

I guess it depends on what your doing with them.
Neither one are really better then another.
although I will say it would be tough if not impossible to find a better patterning turkey gun then an 835.
There always going to be rickety but that's not saying they are bad.

 

I have a Mossberg 500 that I love and I bought my older son a Super Bantam 500 in 20 gauge. I let him decide between the 870 and the 500. He liked the 500 better. My younger son will get his first shotgun this spring and I will let him choose also. I think when it comes to pumps they are both very good. If I was looking for a semi, I would choose Remington over Mossberg.

 

I hear people say that mossberg is junk I own both a remington 1187 and 500. Note I wouldn't put the remington through half the torture I put the 500 through. It's been used as a club a paddle broken ice with it and droid it in the bay. Add with any thing you have to take care of any fire arm and clean it. My mossberg has been through hell and still shoots never had an issue

 

I used to say remington all the time. Until I got my hands on an older 835 wood stock mossberg....not a toy thats for sure and simply smooth plus reliable

 

i like remington. mossberg gun feels like it's loosely put together and i also like where the safety is on the 870 vs the 500. i had to make this decision couple years ago and happy i went with remington - my buddy got the 500 and wishes he got the 870. both work though.

 

Let's be realistc, you won't find either on high volume hunts in Mexico or South America where hundreds of rounds are put through the gun each day. You will find Beretta's and Benelli's though.

 

I would also bet that also has something to do with import/export laws or who knows if Remington even exports guns at all.

 

Export from the United States of certain Remington products is strictly prohibited without a valid export license issued by the U.S. Department of State, in accordance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) (22 C.F.R. 120-130), or a valid export license issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) (15 C.F.R. 730-774). Furthermore, United States law prohibits the sale, transfer or export of items to certain restricted parties, destinations, and embargoed countries, as identified on lists maintained by the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Department of Treasury. It is your responsibility to be aware of these lists and the items identified thereon. You certify, by proceeding with this or any transaction with Remington, that you will not engage in any unauthorized transaction involving the export of Remington products to any restricted parties or destinations. You further certify, by proceeding with any transaction to purchase any items from Remington, that you will comply with all requirements imposed by all applicable laws, regulations and administrative policies. Remington reserves the right to inquire into the end user, end use, and country of ultimate destination of any product that it sells to you or anyone else.

 

Remington 870. I have a supermagnum and dedicated slug gun....However, I purchased a Moss 500 super bantam for my 10 year old.. That has been a great gun for him, great little gun for the money..