Ok well i just thought i would post this! i have a mossberg 500 field, and i must say for 300 bucks i love it! i think the 870 was around the same price but i love the safety on the mossberg, so convenient and i can always keep my thumb on it with out it being a hassle, i dont necessarily like the cheek plate but i dont mind it. My friend has an 870, it feels good and all, the both shoot the same to me. But i love my mossberg, how bout you guys?