modarnis
Purple Belt
arnisandyz said:I have an HK/Fabarm FP6 pump gun.
Mossys are nice if your a lefty because the safety is on the top of the gun. That being said, I rarely use the safety and prefer to keep it "cruiser ready". Its easier for me to pump the action than to fumble with the safety with my left hand, especially on an 870. Loading the 590 with that wide open gate is easier than the 870. Used 870 police trade-ins are easier to find than 590s and have a heavier duty reciever than the "Express" models. I just saw some at my local gunstore...they seem to have alot of finish wear from banging around, but the breech looked brand new.
A knox stock for either knocks down alot of recoil with heavy slugs or buck.
Other options:
Heard the Benelli Nova Tacticals are decent guns for the money as is the Winchester 1300 Defender/FN Police.
I own a Benelli Nova with a short barrel 18.5 and the ghost ring sights. If you go that route, pony up the extra 75-80 for the recoil reducer that fits in the buttstock. I also have a long barrel for waterfowl hunting. I Still prefer my old O/U double for hunting upland or waterfowl. Just mounts up better for me.
I hunt with people who have both Remingtons and Mossbergs. I have shot both. I have dropped a few geese with both. Like anything else, its what feels best/works best for you