Mossberg 500 value question

[Redhorse]

I recently bought a mossberg at a good price with a 28" barrel with a modified choke. If I swap it for a 18.5" or 20" barrel will I hurt the vaule of the gun? It has a standard magazine, I just want a shorter barrel, nothing else.

 

[TeddyBear]

I would Suspect it would add value if you were to keep the 28".

 

[IndyGunSafety]

Keep both barrels and you have added value! They are easy to swap out and are even sold in combo packages with a long and short barrel.

 

[Redhorse]

Ooh ok so if I spend $50-100 on a short barrel and keep the other, I won't be out anything no if I go to swap or sell this gun? I want a barrel that I can shoot slugs and shot through half-way accurately without swapping barrels out all the time. Mostly for close range varmint control/home defense and plinking.

 

[illini40]

From my experience, barrels don't loose much value (unless they are not taken care of). So, as mentioned above, keep both barrels and IMO, the value goes up due to the utility of having multiple barrels. Plus, you could always sell one of the barrels I'm sure.

 

[Poppa5685]

Should add to value

 

[SSGSAD]

I have a Mossberg, Maverick, 88 with a 24" slug barrell, and have NO problems, with Slugs, or shot... I shoot as small as 7 1/2, up to #4 Buck ..... Factory, and reloads...

 

[Cameramonkey]

Yep. more barrels=more $$. I have several 500s and multiple barrels. as I stated in another thread: " I have a 500 with a 28" ribbed barrel for small things (squirrels, rabbits, clays), a rifled barrel with cantilever scope mount for big things with 4 legs, and a 18" smooth bore with rifle sights for big things with 2 legs that shouldnt be in my house."

 

[Redhorse]

Yep. more barrels=more $$. I have several 500s and multiple barrels. as I stated in another thread: " I have a 500 with a 28" ribbed barrel for small things (squirrels, rabbits, clays), a rifled barrel with cantilever scope mount for big things with 4 legs, and a 18" smooth bore with rifle sights for big things with 2 legs that shouldnt be in my house."

Haha I remember. As you can see I'm stumped what I wan to do with this shotgun.

 

[upalot]

I have the same gun with 28" barrel and just change the choke rather than change the barrel as per Mossberg's instructions. Shoots very well, 3 chokes and all bases covered.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I have one as well. I bought a factory 18.5 inch barrel. A 28 inch barrel is not suitable for home defense in my opinion.

 

[rcox]

Keep both barrels if possible.

 

[IndyGunworks]

I have one as well. I bought a factory 18.5 inch barrel. A 28 inch barrel is not suitable for home defense in my opinion.

WHY? you really think those extra 10 inch's pose a huge threat to you being disarmed or not being able to make the proper shot? What makes the 18.5 inch barrel so much better for home protection that it has become common advice for this to be the BEST method of setting up a HD shotgun?