McCroskey Posted May 9, 2020 at 07:34 PM Share Posted May 9, 2020 at 07:34 PM I'd like a shotgun for additional home defense. What I really want is a UTS-15, but I can't spare 800 bucks for one right now, which is about the cheapest I've seen them. What are some options for decent budget 12-gauge shotguns? Age really does not matter, all I care about is it's not junk, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydawg13 Posted May 9, 2020 at 07:36 PM Share Posted May 9, 2020 at 07:36 PM Remington 870 or a mossberg 500 if your left handed get the mossberg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Posted May 9, 2020 at 09:42 PM Share Posted May 9, 2020 at 09:42 PM Check out the Maverick 88. It's made by Mossberg.https://www.mossberg.com/product/maverick-88-security-31023/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoRonin70 Posted May 9, 2020 at 09:47 PM Share Posted May 9, 2020 at 09:47 PM I'd like a shotgun for additional home defense. What I really want is a UTS-15, but I can't spare 800 bucks for one right now, which is about the cheapest I've seen them. What are some options for decent budget 12-gauge shotguns? Age really does not matter, all I care about is it's not junk, really. I want the UTS-15A. It would be even better if they made it a convertible, like the Benelli M3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weed Posted May 9, 2020 at 10:28 PM Share Posted May 9, 2020 at 10:28 PM Remington 870 or a mossberg 500 if your left handed get the mossberg Its easy to install a left hand safety on a 870. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackinelgin Posted May 9, 2020 at 10:36 PM Share Posted May 9, 2020 at 10:36 PM Check out the Maverick 88. It's made by Mossberg.https://www.mossberg.com/product/maverick-88-security-31023/This is what I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragsbo Posted May 9, 2020 at 10:43 PM Share Posted May 9, 2020 at 10:43 PM You can't beat the Remington 870 and I have seen used ones (police trade ins I think) real cheap. Even new ones are fairly cheap, especially if you find one on sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydawg13 Posted May 9, 2020 at 11:07 PM Share Posted May 9, 2020 at 11:07 PM Remington 870 or a mossberg 500 if your left handed get the mossbergIts easy to install a left hand safety on a 870.Yes i know my son is a lefty I just didn't want to have a mix up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyP Posted May 9, 2020 at 11:33 PM Share Posted May 9, 2020 at 11:33 PM The Mossberg 500 is an iconic pump shotgun, their Maverick line gets raves too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rilo Posted May 9, 2020 at 11:41 PM Share Posted May 9, 2020 at 11:41 PM I have a mossberg 500 and paid $175. Kings firearms often sells the 870 for $200. I also just got a honcho for about $230. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weed Posted May 9, 2020 at 11:41 PM Share Posted May 9, 2020 at 11:41 PM I see that could be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fife Posted May 10, 2020 at 12:14 AM Share Posted May 10, 2020 at 12:14 AM I like the Persuader, but I don't think it's as cheap as a regular 500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoresident Posted May 10, 2020 at 12:28 AM Share Posted May 10, 2020 at 12:28 AM Mossberg 500, the reason to go this route over the maverick is the aftermarket and cheap eBay takeoff parts from people that have done aftermarket changes. F Remington, they ended up owned by an antigun vulture capital firm that sucked all their money, screwed their creditors, screwed their employees, and is now bank owned after bankruptcy. If not for ethical reasons just know they make a s* product now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCroskey Posted May 10, 2020 at 12:33 AM Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 at 12:33 AM Thanks guys, I'll have a look at the Mossberg and Remington! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45Badger Posted May 10, 2020 at 12:49 AM Share Posted May 10, 2020 at 12:49 AM Pick up a used 87@ and be very happily. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallbore Posted May 10, 2020 at 01:03 AM Share Posted May 10, 2020 at 01:03 AM A single shot hinged 12 gauge can be hand very reasonably. Look at H+R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoresident Posted May 10, 2020 at 01:35 AM Share Posted May 10, 2020 at 01:35 AM Its gotten worse than MIM, the new 870s are using plastic in a lot of parts. Any sub $600 gun is going to contain MIM including the handgun many likely carry and trust their life to. If the part is designed in MIM from the beginning from a good manufacturer its not a big deal. Its when the manufacturer uses the same exact specs from a forged or stamped part and does it in MIM it becomes an issue. Notoriously this is what happened with Kimber that gave the material its poorly deserved reputation. Id expect Remington to cut corners as well. 2007 was when Cerberus acquired Remington, and the brand new guns are manufactured in Alabama. The 870 was a good gun prior, and Im sure the law enforcement contract models are good, but its a lot of research to sort the good from the bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultra magnus Posted May 10, 2020 at 11:08 PM Share Posted May 10, 2020 at 11:08 PM Used 870 or 500 is the best bet, there are some other good ones that show up used sometimes, or really cheap new stuff but these 2 are your best bet for bang for your buck. I prefer the 500 myself. Either one is going to be more practical and probably a better choice for protection/hd than the uts15. Only thing the UTS does better is capacity, and look like it came from armory of the Pillar of Autumn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator4838 Posted May 11, 2020 at 01:09 AM Share Posted May 11, 2020 at 01:09 AM Some might consider it as a fun gun,novelty,or have no use for it.I have a smaller home and keep a Mossberg 590 shockwave at the ready.5+1 of 2 3\4 oo low recoil buck works for me.I like the maneuverability it offers.I would like to keep my teeth and do not sight shoot it,but about shoulder high after some practice i guarantee i would have a bad guys attention.I installed a rail,light,and oversized aluminum safety.$350-400 more or less.definitely not for everyone,just another option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagt48 Posted May 11, 2020 at 11:13 AM Share Posted May 11, 2020 at 11:13 AM Remington 870 or a mossberg 500 if your left handed get the mossbergIts easy to install a left hand safety on a 870.Yes i know my son is a lefty I just didn't want to have a mix upDon't forget that the shell ejects from the right side of the receiver, in front of a lefties face. The Browning BPS and Ithaca 37 are two that come to mind that eject from the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTX63 Posted May 11, 2020 at 12:01 PM Share Posted May 11, 2020 at 12:01 PM My first gun was an 870, back in 1992 when they still made a good product. I paid a little over $200 with an extra slug barrel.I'm a lefty so yes the shell extracts in front of me, which isn't a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBL87 Posted May 11, 2020 at 09:46 PM Share Posted May 11, 2020 at 09:46 PM Another vote for the Mossberg 500. Mine was the first firearm I ever owned, I got a Field/Home combo with an 18.5" home defense barrel and a 28" vent ribbed with interchangeable chokes. Swapping the barrels is crazy easy. I wanna say I paid like 350ish for the combo, maybe less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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