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10/30/2013 11:04:10 AM EDT
Looking at shotguns to keep by the bed for home defense. Have been looking at the Mossberg Mav 88 and the Remington 870 Express. Both 12 gauge. Both with the short 18" barrels

For this purpose only is there really that much difference to pay $100 more for Remington
10/30/2013 11:10:32 AM EDT
[#1]
Get the 870, it will outlast you and your children.

Ive broken maverick 88s
10/30/2013 11:11:42 AM EDT
[#2]
depends on your budget.
I'd save for the 870 or pawn shop hunt during your lunch break. I saw a decently used 870 for $219 the other week

Federal #1 buck - search high and low, I had to buy some from a private seller.
10/30/2013 11:12:01 AM EDT
[#3]
Think it's easier to get an extended magazine for the Remmy.  Both are solid shotguns.  Check yer' local pawnshop, they will have an 870 cheaper than new.  If the wife is going to use it, or you practice a lot, look @ reduced load buckshot, or a 20 ga.  20 ga w/ a pistol grip is a joy.
10/30/2013 11:15:21 AM EDT
[#4]
had looked at the 21" 20 gauge 870 but seems hard to come by the buck shot for it around here

Figured 12 gauge won't be bad just practicing with it and not shooting it ALL the time.

10/30/2013 12:07:56 PM EDT
[#5]
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had looked at the 21" 20 gauge 870 but seems hard to come by the buck shot for it around here

Figured 12 gauge won't be bad just practicing with it and not shooting it ALL the time.

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hard to come by 20g Buck? hmm
My sportsmans warehouse has piles of federal #3 buck in 20g (I have a 18" mssberg 20g as a spare HD gun)
PM me if you need some real bad
10/30/2013 2:23:42 PM EDT
[#6]
Go with the 870.  They aren't that pricey to begin with.  Better gun IMO and will last a long, long time.
10/31/2013 12:47:05 AM EDT
[#7]
I have owned the 88 and the 870. I will curse neither of them, as they are both very good shotguns.
With that said, I currently have an 870 by my bed.
10/31/2013 8:38:00 AM EDT
[#8]
just found out about Remington $30 rebate off 870 express shotguns. Went to local gun shop and they had some Mossberg 590A1 models. They seemed very nice and now thinking about spending the extra to get one of those.
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