View Poll Results: Which has the best reliability/durability/function for Home Defense
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May 30th, 2010, 09:39 PM #1
SPAS-12 vs Mossberg 500 vs Maverick 88 or Other, Pole
I have been wanting a shotgun for a while now as I was saying in my other thread. I have been offered a SPAS-12 for $725, a Mossberg Brand New for $350. Also a Maverick 88 for $285 with 2 boxes of ammo Brand New.
All prices aside though which is better as far as reliability/durability/function, keep in mind this will ONLY be a home defense weapon and take it to the range for some pratice and getting used to, but that's it.
The SPAS-12 needs a new buffer and could use some refinishing but only needs the buffer, works GREAT taken good care of and was mostly a "safe gun." Does anyone know how many rounds the SPAS-12 can hold ?
The Mossberg 500 is Brand New in the box still not put together. 18.5" barrel with sporter stock and option to install just a pistol grip. I believe it holds 6 +1 in the barrel IIRC.
The Maverick 88 is at a local dealer so no shipping or transfer fee extras. Has a 18.5" barrel and IIRC hold 8 +1 in the barrel, just a bead front sight and also has the sporter stock with pistol grip option.
I like the SPAS-12 look A LOT, and with an ATI folding stock maybe a heat shield the 500 is SWEET as well too, same with the Maverick 88.
Right now I am thinkin maybe just get 2...can't go wrong there right
Also if you choose "other" please let me know which one your referring to and why.
I really appreciate any insight and thank you in advance !When ALL else fails...the AK won't !! Emotions...??? emotions are for people who CARE !!!
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May 30th, 2010, 11:28 PM #2
Re: SPAS-12 vs Mossberg 500 vs Maverick 88 or Other, Pole
go with the mossburg.....or even Saiga 12...mag fed Kalashnikov weapon p[platform in 12 ga....they even make 30 round drums...and if that isn't enough rounds your f*cked :]
Gott mit uns
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May 30th, 2010, 11:31 PM #3
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May 30th, 2010, 11:33 PM #4
Re: SPAS-12 vs Mossberg 500 vs Maverick 88 or Other, Pole
the maverick is the same thing as a moss burg anyways.Don't go with that spas....Sure it looks cool but then again so does a saiga 12...and those run for 450+ at the most.That leaves money for more ammo and gear :]
but for simplicity purposes the mossburg or the maverick would be good choicesGott mit uns
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May 30th, 2010, 11:34 PM #5Banned
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Re: SPAS-12 vs Mossberg 500 vs Maverick 88 or Other, Pole
SPAS-12 is wicked, if you have the $$$ buy it dont buy the cheap aluminum shotghuns , i used to own a Maverick 88 is was a piece of crap.
I never forget the Terminator 1 when he used the SPAS 12 and the Wraith with Charlie Sheen wiht the SPAS-12 with flashing LEDs on it when he went into the garage blew holes in all the hot rod cars.
i love the SPAS 12 but its expensive and very cool looking , perfect shotgun for HD, make the BG crap his pants when he sees you pointing the SPAS 12 at him -priceless.
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May 30th, 2010, 11:35 PM #6
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May 30th, 2010, 11:38 PM #7
Re: SPAS-12 vs Mossberg 500 vs Maverick 88 or Other, Pole
That's true, does the Saiga offer both pump action and semi-auto, or just semi-auto ? $450 then all the conversion stuff right, so add another $300+ for that and a couple mags. Magazines are expensive as hell and you figure at least buy 2 or 3 right, not even saying the drums, I don't know what they cost.
I do like the Saiga a lot though, tons of options.When ALL else fails...the AK won't !! Emotions...??? emotions are for people who CARE !!!
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May 30th, 2010, 11:41 PM #8
Re: SPAS-12 vs Mossberg 500 vs Maverick 88 or Other, Pole
When ALL else fails...the AK won't !! Emotions...??? emotions are for people who CARE !!!
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May 30th, 2010, 11:42 PM #9
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May 31st, 2010, 12:46 AM #10
Re: SPAS-12 vs Mossberg 500 vs Maverick 88 or Other, Pole
I'd stay away from the Maverick... held it a couple times at a local dealer... it's basically a Moss500 with cheaper fit and finish, and overall poor manufacturing.
The SPAS-12 always has a cool factor Mossies have been around a while, and is a fine shotgun.... I'd put a 590 on par with a good Rem 870, a 500 on par with an 870 Express. Either the Mossie or the SPAS-12 would be good picks.
for a a home-d shotty, I'd pick a pump over a semi like a Saiga 12, but that's only my personal opinion.
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