Howdy, I'm new to the forum, and a converted Rem 870 guy. Owned a couple 870s over the years but just got bored with it back then and sold them.
I'm Chris, from the Phoenix, AZ area. I didn't post on the new member intro forum as I already have a question.
Got the 12 Ga bug again from shooting a buddy's recently, and went on the hunt for one to join my ARs and pistols. He told me don't buy one new, go get a used one at a pawn shop or something; you'll find good deals on used 12 gauges all day. He was right.
Ran into a gorgeous, older model Mossberg 500A with wood furniture, and ended up getting a nice deal on it, trading a small synth stock .22 I never shoot anymore. Few scratches or blems here and there, but mechanically sound and pretty nice.
Was a little leery, being an 870 guy, but I really am liking the Moss. It's not hard to field strip and clean, as some have said.
Anyway, only two things I was concerned with were the polymer trigger group, and polymer safety. I've been reading up on it, and I see it's rarer than people state, but are those two items things I should replace? I don't know how to tell if my trigger group has the reinforced ears or not. Polymer safety gtg? Or replace it quick?
Anyway, Thanks guys!
EDIT: Forgot a Pic of her.
I'm Chris, from the Phoenix, AZ area. I didn't post on the new member intro forum as I already have a question.
Got the 12 Ga bug again from shooting a buddy's recently, and went on the hunt for one to join my ARs and pistols. He told me don't buy one new, go get a used one at a pawn shop or something; you'll find good deals on used 12 gauges all day. He was right.
Ran into a gorgeous, older model Mossberg 500A with wood furniture, and ended up getting a nice deal on it, trading a small synth stock .22 I never shoot anymore. Few scratches or blems here and there, but mechanically sound and pretty nice.
Was a little leery, being an 870 guy, but I really am liking the Moss. It's not hard to field strip and clean, as some have said.
Anyway, only two things I was concerned with were the polymer trigger group, and polymer safety. I've been reading up on it, and I see it's rarer than people state, but are those two items things I should replace? I don't know how to tell if my trigger group has the reinforced ears or not. Polymer safety gtg? Or replace it quick?
Anyway, Thanks guys!
EDIT: Forgot a Pic of her.
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