I miss the Arms Locker

BrianR · 11-02-2004, 07:08 AM

I suddenly find myself in the market for a home-defense shotgun, for reasons that shall not be discussed here. I'm thinking either the Remington 870 18" bbl magnum chamber, or the Mossberg 500 18" bbl magnum chamber cylinder choke with the Parkerized finish.

I'm mostly interested in the short barrel length (legally that is), ability to chamber and fire magnum shells, preferably with a synthetic stock and grip. Price is also a consideration, although a secondary one. MY safety is worth an extra $100.

Sometimes life just throws you a curve...and beans you on purpose. When will the ump let me take my base?

Brian

wolf · 11-02-2004, 08:38 AM

Assuming you're not otherwise legally restricted from doing so, just go to a gun show and see what's walking around with a sign hanging off it. Let the gods decide for you. You'll probably end up saving more than $100 that way. It's not like you're looking for a trap gun.

Private transfer between citizens.

Where?

Troubleshooter · 11-02-2004, 09:07 AM

This is what I have. It's 8+1 with 4 riding inside the stock, so 13 rounds onboard without anything in your way. The action is smooth and it takes 3" shells.

http://www.mossberg.com/pcatalog/Specpurp.htm

#50668 590® 12 gauge Pump Action w/ Speed-Feed® synthetic stock, Ghost Ring Sights, 9-shot capacity, 20" cylinder bore barrel, parkerized finish. MSRP $586

Edit: it has an M16 bayonet lug as well.

wolf · 11-02-2004, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Troubleshooter

Edit: it has an M16 bayonet lug as well.

Now that makes an excellent home defense weapon ...

Troubleshooter · 11-02-2004, 10:01 AM

Now that halloween is over I may go see what they want for a truckload of pumpkins around town and head out to the country to give the Mossberg a good workout.

I want to see what a 3" magnum fin-stabilized hollow-point slug will do...

wolf · 11-02-2004, 10:15 AM

Look into some cheap meat too. I've seen video.

zippyt · 11-02-2004, 10:34 PM

the way mossbergs rattle always bothered me , but damn if they won't keep shooting any way .
Remington , mossberg , tomato tamoto , look at both , feel both , see what fits you best and feel the best , THEN look at prices , look at Ithaca as well , verrrrrry smoth action ( besides an Ithaca ejects shells hard enough to put a knot on sombodys head ) .

Not long ago i bought a benelli nova pump , it will handle any thing from a wimpy ass 2 3/4" trap load to those big ass 3 1/2" anti air craft/turkey loads , 28" barrel with a set of choke tubes( i saw a slug barrel in cabellas for about $150) for $350 AFTER taxes .
More drastic plastic to go along with my Glock !!!

Troubleshooter · 11-03-2004, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by zippyt

the way mossbergs rattle always bothered me , but damn if they won't keep shooting any way .

Yeah, that's a bit disconcerting at first, but like you say, it just keeps shooting, and shooting, and shooting...

BrianR · 11-03-2004, 01:08 PM

I really don't expect to have to do more than rack the slide, but if I have to pull the trigger, I doubt I'd need more than one. Shotguns are like that.

Wolf, I will go to a show, but I need to go back to Penna to get it...no out-of-state purchases here yanno. I'm heavily leaning toward the Remington 870 more because of the warranty. It lasts forever, whereas the Mossberg expires. But that goofy little safety is inconvenient for my long fat fingers and the Mossberg has a nice big one right there behind the receiver. Sigh. Decisions, decisions. I'll keep you all informed.

Brian

Troubleshooter · 11-03-2004, 01:24 PM

Of course there's always this one:

SPAS 15

xoxoxoBruce · 11-04-2004, 06:50 PM

streetsweeper

BrianR · 11-05-2004, 02:37 PM

Got both of those photos taped to the ceiling above my bed, thankyouverymuch!

beavis · 11-09-2004, 06:04 PM

i have two mossies, both of them are great especially for the price. "bang" for the "buck" if you will. multiple puns intended.

BrianR · 11-21-2004, 03:31 PM

Say hello to my little friend...the Remington 870! I got a good deal on it and I even found some flechette rounds too! The guy selling those also has rock salt rounds but didn't have them in stock just then. I'll drop by another time for those...

jaguar · 11-21-2004, 03:38 PM

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The guy selling those also has rock salt rounds

Someone's gonna have a real bad day, isn't a cloud of razor-edged metal shards enough? I spose salt it less likely to damage the furniture.

11-02-2004, 07:08 AM	#1
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	I miss the Arms Locker I suddenly find myself in the market for a home-defense shotgun, for reasons that shall not be discussed here. I'm thinking either the Remington 870 18" bbl magnum chamber, or the Mossberg 500 18" bbl magnum chamber cylinder choke with the Parkerized finish. I'm mostly interested in the short barrel length (legally that is), ability to chamber and fire magnum shells, preferably with a synthetic stock and grip. Price is also a consideration, although a secondary one. MY safety is worth an extra $100. Sometimes life just throws you a curve...and beans you on purpose. When will the ump let me take my base? Brian __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

11-02-2004, 08:38 AM	#2
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Assuming you're not otherwise legally restricted from doing so, just go to a gun show and see what's walking around with a sign hanging off it. Let the gods decide for you. You'll probably end up saving more than $100 that way. It's not like you're looking for a trap gun. Private transfer between citizens. Where? __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

11-02-2004, 09:07 AM	#3
Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	This is what I have. It's 8+1 with 4 riding inside the stock, so 13 rounds onboard without anything in your way. The action is smooth and it takes 3" shells. http://www.mossberg.com/pcatalog/Specpurp.htm #50668 590® 12 gauge Pump Action w/ Speed-Feed® synthetic stock, Ghost Ring Sights, 9-shot capacity, 20" cylinder bore barrel, parkerized finish. MSRP $586 Edit: it has an M16 bayonet lug as well. __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

11-02-2004, 10:15 AM	#6
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Look into some cheap meat too. I've seen video. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

11-02-2004, 10:34 PM	#7
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	the way mossbergs rattle always bothered me , but damn if they won't keep shooting any way . Remington , mossberg , tomato tamoto , look at both , feel both , see what fits you best and feel the best , THEN look at prices , look at Ithaca as well , verrrrrry smoth action ( besides an Ithaca ejects shells hard enough to put a knot on sombodys head ) . Not long ago i bought a benelli nova pump , it will handle any thing from a wimpy ass 2 3/4" trap load to those big ass 3 1/2" anti air craft/turkey loads , 28" barrel with a set of choke tubes( i saw a slug barrel in cabellas for about $150) for $350 AFTER taxes . More drastic plastic to go along with my Glock !!! __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner Last edited by zippyt; 11-02-2004 at 10:48 PM.

11-02-2004, 10:01 AM	#5
Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	Now that halloween is over I may go see what they want for a truckload of pumpkins around town and head out to the country to give the Mossberg a good workout. I want to see what a 3" magnum fin-stabilized hollow-point slug will do... __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

11-03-2004, 01:08 PM	#9
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	I really don't expect to have to do more than rack the slide, but if I have to pull the trigger, I doubt I'd need more than one. Shotguns are like that. Wolf, I will go to a show, but I need to go back to Penna to get it...no out-of-state purchases here yanno. I'm heavily leaning toward the Remington 870 more because of the warranty. It lasts forever, whereas the Mossberg expires. But that goofy little safety is inconvenient for my long fat fingers and the Mossberg has a nice big one right there behind the receiver. Sigh. Decisions, decisions. I'll keep you all informed. Brian __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

11-03-2004, 01:24 PM	#10
Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	Of course there's always this one: SPAS 15 __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

11-04-2004, 06:50 PM	#11
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	streetsweeper __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

11-05-2004, 02:37 PM	#12
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	Got both of those photos taped to the ceiling above my bed, thankyouverymuch!

11-09-2004, 06:04 PM	#13
beavis butthead died Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: mtv reruns Posts: 88	i have two mossies, both of them are great especially for the price. "bang" for the "buck" if you will. multiple puns intended.

11-21-2004, 03:31 PM	#14
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	Say hello to my little friend...the Remington 870! I got a good deal on it and I even found some flechette rounds too! The guy selling those also has rock salt rounds but didn't have them in stock just then. I'll drop by another time for those... __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

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