ORIGINAL: hog man
what are your opinions on the Mossberg 590. besidesnot havine a changablechoke how are they.
I do not want to step on any toes but IMO the 870 is a far better shotgun. For many reasons. Resale would be the best one. Everybody else covered the other points.
The 835 is not a bad shotgun, but with a 3.5" shell they will kick the snot out of you. I have bled a couple of times after shooting one. I will never shoot one again.
The Browning is also a fine firearm. It is just as good or in some situations a bit better, but the Browning is also a lot more expensive.
Buy the Remington 870. If you ever need the money or want to upgrade then selling the 870 will take about one day as long as you are reasonable. And if you take care of it, the value will go up. Tom.