Looking into a shotgun for home protection. Mossberg keeps coming up. Any ideas where I can get a great deal? Will be sure to check out Dunhams too.
The first shotgun I ever actually bought (July 99) was a Mossberg Model 500 12 gauge Persuader. Out the door price (WalMart) was $205.99. For some reason, they don’t sell these any more.
Great shotgun!.....mag tube holds 8 shells, and one in the chamber.
Mossberg 500, Winchester 1300, or Remington 870. Not much difference between any of them, and each will last several generations.
The Remington has more aftermarket accessories available, if that is important to you.
Gun Broker’s a good place to start. Lots of new/used shotgun options under drop-down “browse categories” link at top. Also “narrow search” to Mossberg on left:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Pump-Action-Shotguns/BI.aspx
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http://www.gunbroker.com/Pump-Action-Shotguns/BI.aspx?mfg=1000196
Look for one that has dual stocks, regular and hand gun, in a tight situation in home that hand gun stock is the better option. Hubby loves his. He has bad shoulders and the pistol grip stock fixed the issue. Better control.
With all the riots in fergerson people will start to think that maybe they should also arm themselves.
Especially if you live near a big LIBERAL CITY like Memphis or Detroit.
Walmart on the cheap. Mossbergs are solid inexpensive shotguns. Or better yet look for used. And do the deal privately and stay out of the system.
“Mossberg keeps coming up. Any ideas where I can get a great deal?”
I got my Model 500A at Cabelas for around $300 IIRC. It’s a great little shotgun for a very reasonable amout of money.
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Walmart.
It's not a merchant website. Rather it's a list of user-submitted bargains they've found. And it has search features. Very handy for finding great deals.
Mossberg makes moderately priced shotguns. Most shops charge a transfer fee if you don’t buy from them. Add to that a shipping charge and it often makes more sense to purchase locally. There are also many dealers who don’t stock firearms but will order you anything you like for a modest markup if you are willing to wait a few days. Call around and ask.
I bought a Mossberg 500 at MC Sports in Grand Rapids a few years ago. It was at least $100 cheaper than other places.