Mossberg 500 Tactical Persuader
 

All,

I only own a handgun (G-19) at the present time, but am looking to get a good self defense shotgun.

I think I have pretty much settled on a 12 Gauge Mossberg 500 Tactical Persuader shotgun.

My local gun shop sells it for $599 I believe. I'm not necessarily worried about spending an extra $50 on the gun there if their prices are a little high. That said, I have watched some Youtube videos where people are claiming they were purchased for $400-$450.

Has there been a recent price spike in shotguns, or is my local gun shop just extremely expensive?

Also, I would take any other suggestions you all might have regarding a good quality defense shotgun. Thanks!

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Correct, the model I am looking at has the stock. I wouldn't want one without it.

I also found the same model online at Impact Guns, and their price was $797.99, I was shocked (http://www.impactguns.com/store/015813524407.html).

The $599 price quoted to me by my local gunshop obviously seemed cheap by comparison. However, like you, I was under the impression that they were in the $400 range at most. I guess I'm just hoping I'm missing something here that someone can point out to me.

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I would look for a used gun as most people will not shoot enough rounds through a shotgun to wear it out.

As an alternative, I highly recommend picking up a used 870 Wingmaster for $300 and buying an eighteen-inch or twenty-inch barrel for $100. That way you get two shotgun, a sporting gun and a HD gun, for the price of one. Use the remaining money to buy some shells and start practicing.

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For $599 you should look into the 930 SPX...it's a poor mans Benelli M4

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As another mentioned, that seems really high. Ive had mossberg shotguns, but i tend to like the Remington 870 a little better. Just personal preference. Just seems a bit smoother. A scatter gun id really like to have if I could justify the $$$ is one of the new FN SLP
http://www.fnhusa.com/le/products/fi...005&gid=FNG002
but they seem to run well over $800 last I checked.

For a little over $300 I can get a new Rem 870 tactical.
Here is one for $357, but ive seen them on sale at various places for as low as $305
http://www.impactguns.com/store/047700250779.html

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I agree that the 870 is easily in the price range and probably a better gun. There are tons of 870s out there and tons of aftermarket parts, barrels, etc. You should be able to pick up a used hunting one and add an 18" barrel and still come out under the price of that Mossberg.

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My 870 hunting rifle does not look cool, but it works. I spent about $150 on a surefire light which if things go bump in the night is worth it weight in gold (pun intended)

http://goldismoney.info/forums/pictu...pictureid=1408

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Maybe take a look at a Maverick 88 it is made by mossberg and cost 200-300 frns. I have one and really like it.

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The FN SLP is the shiznit. Own it and love it. Pretty much all the three gun guys are using them over the Bennelli etc. The only thing that's maybe a just a bit more bad ass is the Winchester SX3, but since FN owns Winchester they're using the Winchester internals. :ok:

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My dream shotgun (on my short list) - Mossberg 930 SPX Pistol Grip:

http://www.tropicalfirearms.com/images/un.gif

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I can't make up my mind now. My brother in law has me looking at a Benelli Nova, tells me that is his best shotgun by far (pump action), and the man has like 12 of them.

I would really like to spend $1,800 and get me a camo Benelli M4, but I think that would be a little overkill :)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...en_m4_camo.jpg

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I opted for the 18.5" Mossberg 500 "Mariner" and added a new Knoxx blackhawk recoil reducing stock for $75 from a classified forum.

http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/s...mon/ppk005.jpg

All in all,I'm quite happy w/ the rust resistant mossy HD gun w/aftermarket stock for under $500.
I consider the mossy good value but sounds like you might need to shop around for a better price.

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$599 sounds crazy high.

I've seen a Mossberg 500 on sale at Big 5 Sporting goods for around $269-289 that looked identical to the one you linked at impactguns. Right now, they've got a Mossberg 590 on sale for $379 and a Benelli Nova for $399
http://big5sportinggoods.shoplocal.c...35267&offerid=

http://big5sportinggoods.shoplocal.c...ailerid=-98565

Your location say's you're in Texas... Big 5 has some stores there.

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Umm, no. The Nova, while a decent hunting shotgun, will not take the abuse that an 870 or a 500/590 will. I saw the results when a local dealer provided a local PD a few Nova H2Os as LEO trial guns. The guns literally came back in pieces, as most of them had fractured stocks at the wrist. I am guessing they failed when practicing failure drills as one of the drills to remove a shell tied up on the carrier due to a short stroke is to hold the forearm and slam the butt on the ground.

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Just sold a used Mossberg 835 Combo yesterday for $350. Shoulda been there. :biggrin:. The guy knew he was getting a deal. Comparable goes about 600 new I believe.

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599 is An insane price.
Nothing made by Mossberg is worth that.
Look a round a bit, you could buy 2 good shotguns for that price.
Must be some gun shops or a pawn shop nearby, you can probably find a decent Remington 870 for 250 or so.
The Maverick 88 is made by mossberg, assembled in mexico, they can be found brand new for 200 dollars plus tax. Not a bad 12 gauge, good little trunk gun.
I'd pay a little more for a well used 870 Remington, make the barrel 18 and a quarter inches long, pay 30 bucks for a nice Hogue pistol grip, and rubberized forend , 29 inches overall, 4 pounds of " Get off my Lawn", , at yer service.

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I paid 350 for mine about 6-9 months ago. Anyway, I saw that shotgun @ Dick's for 360 a couple of weeks ago.

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A Mossberg is next on my buy list. Thanks for the heads-up on prices.