Mossberg 500's (Must be the cream of the crop)

[thumperdogg]

I have been looking to buy a used Mossberg 18-20" (HD) for ever now and no one seems to want to sell theirs!! That is why I said the must be the cream of the crop!! Anyone disagree??

 

[Dirtebiker]

I own two! Great shotguns!

 

[stack23]

there great shotguns.. i'd rather have a saiga

 

[thumperdogg]

love to have the saiga, but its a little too pricey for me at this time!

 

[newtothis]

I like em. Id suggest buy a new one with the factory warranty (which came standard with every gun, last time I checked), it might be cheaper to do that than buy used (some people will bump up the price to what they want, versus what theyre really worth).

 

[Amattern]

I would partly agree with you. The Remington 870 is right there on the same level with the mossberg 500. So I would say both shotguns are "the cream of the crop" of the entry level shotgun.

 

[pute62]

While I won't "disagree" I wouldn't call them "cream of the crop" either. Don't know why you're having a problem finding one (unless the fact that deer season is here) as I see plenty for sale in the $200 (or less) price range. After deer season,you'll be able to find all kinds for sale.

 

[thumperdogg]

While I won't "disagree" I wouldn't call them "cream of the crop" either. Don't know why you're having a problem finding one (unless the fact that deer season is here) as I see plenty for sale in the $200 (or less) price range. After deer season,you'll be able to find all kinds for sale.

I guess the issue is I want an all black one, not camo, and a 18-20" barrel, not a 28". I guess for HD people keep em!

 

[LEaSH]

I like the position of the safety among other features. It's within a few steps of my bed if I ever need it.

It will normally wear a 20" barrel and a tube full of buck shot. But I also have an additional barrel for game if I ever get the chance to birdhunt anytime soon.


I really don't see any reason to have another shotgun right now, but maybe the 930SPX is in my future. I really want to try the semi-auto.

 

[Fordtough25]

I have one with wood stocks and 2 barrel choices, love it! I tried embracing another shotgun but I went back! Keep your eyes open, I picked up mine for $220 with both barrels and it's in great shape.

 

[zombiekilla]

Try a pawn shop. I got one there for $120, wood stock. I just cut the barrel down myself to 18".

 

[bullet]

Every now and then I think about selling my 500, but always talk myself out of it.
I do like my 590a1 better.

If you don't mind the crappy trigger a Mossberg Bullpup makes a great HD. It uses the 500 as a base gun.

 

[SSGSAD]

I guess the issue is I want an all black one, not camo, and a 18-20" barrel, not a 28". I guess for HD people keep em!

I own a Maverick 88, and it is a Mossberg "knock off" it is all black, and wears a 24" slug barrel, and NO CHOKE, and NO RIFELING...... LOVE IT !!!!!

 

[Jtgarner]

try looking on armslist. I see shotguns on there all the time. It can be a little shady, but you can find a good deal if you know what you are doing.
I have 3 barrels for my mossberg, the LONG vent rib, the shorter smooth bore with rifle sights and the 18" smooth bore with bead sights and heatshield.
Great gun and they will do almost any job a shotgun can do.

 

[SideArmed]

Pawnshops. I know there is at least one synthetic stock black 500 w/20 inch barrel for sale at a pawn shop in Bloomington right now. It is over priced (IMO), but you could talk them down I am sure.

Not sure how close you are to Bloomington, but it is at Tom Cats on 17th.

 

[indysims]

I think it's because it's a tool that most people that buy, feel they need/want them. You've already laid down the cash for it, it's not a significant amount, so why sell? You'll only end up saying... I really should have a shotgun... and buying one again. Those who are really into shotguns spend more for a "better" shotgun.

 

[b j]

I have a old 500 with a full stock with pistol grip.

 

[paperboy]

Don't forget to throw in the Winchester 1300 into that crop...