Is ~$280 a good price for a Mossberg 500 Cruiser?

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  1. May 5, 2008 #1
    47_MasoN_47

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    I'm looking for a good HD shotgun (can't afford $400 for a Remington 870 7 shot). I was gonna get a Saiga but they are way to friggin much. The dude at one of the local gunstores said that he could get me a 500 Cruiser one for about $280. Is that good or bad? I don't know a lot about pricing shotties, I mostly deal with rifles.
     
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  3. May 5, 2008 #2
    Thayldt21

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    My 500 Cruiser ran me 300+ tax. So I believe you are right in the Price range.

    As always as soon as you buy it you will here of better deals else were.

    I did the milsurpstuff.com, and put a few extras on. SWEET.

    I think youl be satisfied. Pistol grip will kill your wrist but ho, so fun.
     
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  5. May 5, 2008 #3
    47_MasoN_47

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    Sweet. If my girlfriend will let me stash it at her house I think I'll go put it on order tomorrow. My parents find all my firearms disturbing and have banned me from buying anymore...at least that they know about.
     
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  6. May 5, 2008 #4
    pjm204

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    I've found them for less...why not just get a used 500 or maverick 88 for like 150 bucks? then accessorize it with a pg, light, side carrier, etc and still spend less?

    I recently bought a Hatsan Escort Aimguard and have been very pleased with the performance so far, seems very well built

    Couple others to consider
    Norinco 870 clone
    NEF Pardner pump
    Charles daly pump
     
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  7. May 5, 2008 #5
    47_MasoN_47

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    I'd get a used 500 if I could find one. Nobody around here has the things, and to drive to the closest place that does costs almost as much by the time I pay for gas. I really want something with a 7 round tube, otherwise I'd just use my grandad's old Browning semi-auto.
     
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  8. May 5, 2008 #6
    Thayldt21

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    This is a 7+1. And they sure dont run 150 for used any were Ive seen.

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  9. May 6, 2008 #7
    AndrewST

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    I would pass and buy a used 500 or Maverick 88. You will get more for your money.
     
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  10. May 6, 2008 #8
    gunnut

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    Hit your local pawn shops/auction houses and find a cheap 500, then the mag extension, light mount and still come out cheap. I believe CenterFireSystems carries just about every add-on you could want on your 500. Just my .02
     
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  11. May 6, 2008 #9
    47_MasoN_47

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    Thanks for the advice. I'll call around and see if there are any used ones within 20 miles or so from here.
     
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  12. May 6, 2008 #10
    Strangerous

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    Mine is a 7+1... And I love it... I think if the mag tube and barrel do not stop at the same point, it just throws off the sexy look of a pistol grip pump. To be honest, for what it's intended use is, more ammo and less barrel are perfect. (I ain't talking zombies either, but 2-legged snakes!)
     
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  13. May 6, 2008 #11
    deaconwagers

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    that sounds about right. i paid 300 for a persuader/cruiser [persuader with a pistol grip in the box]. it's a great weapon.
     
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  14. May 6, 2008 #12
    AndrewST

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    If they don't have any in stock ask them to take your name and hopefully one will call you back.
     
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  15. May 7, 2008 #13
    47_MasoN_47

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    There's a gun show here on the weekend of the 31st. I think I'm gonna go over there and see what they have. If they don't have one I may just go ahead and get a shiny new one. I'm getting to work 40 hour weeks now that school is finally over, so I'll have a substantial amount of extra income.
     
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  16. May 7, 2008 #14
    pjm204

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    I guess everything depends on your location, but around here I can easily pick up a used maverick for 150 along with a bunch of other pumps. A week ago the shop had several stevens and the like pumps for 130 or so. But yea you aren't going to find a used cruiser 500 for 150
     
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