Ice Nine

Don't get me wrong, I love my Nova and wouldn't hesitate to buy one again if I needed to replace mine, but I don't want to buy another one just to get a longer barrel. If I have to do that, I feel that I should buy another make of shotgun (within the price confines of the barrel itself) out of principal! Seriously, though, are Mossbergs that bad from a usability standpoint? We're talking a beater shotgun here, not an heirloom to pass down to grandchildren. Thanks again!

Understood. I assume that you're looking for a higher level of finish and refinement? I'm just looking for a reasonably priced hunting shotgun (with available and reasonably priced parts and accessories) and it seems like the Mossberg may be it. Everything I've been able to determine indicates they're great budget guns as well as being very robust and reliable. Thanks!

I have a Bushmaster M4-type rifle with an EOTech holosight that is currently my primary home defense weapon. Also, I like the idea of saving space by just buying a barrel instead of another shotgun. If I'm in a position where I have to buy another shotgun just to have a longer barrel for hunting, I'll probably skip Benelli and get something cheaper that has more readily available aftermarket parts and accessories. Both Mossberg and Remington seem to have very reasonably priced and quite readily available offerings in this area. As it stands, I'm looking at probably $210 for a barrel and the only one readily available online appears to be a 24". My feelings are that this is really too short for my needs, and that a 26" or 28" barrel would suit me better. I'm leaning towards the Mossberg to be honest. For the money, I can't find a better deal anywhere.

I realize this is off topic, but now I am curious as to why people are so down on Mossberg. Did they not have a military contract to supply shotguns to the US Forces until they were replaced by Benelli?

Before I posted, I checked all of the typical online sites and found virtually nothing. Is Benelli always this difficult to get aftermarket parts for? When I purchased my shotgun a few years ago, I had no idea this would be the case. The reason I mentioned the Mossberg was due to the price. It was very cheap, but I suppose you get what you pay for. If I'm not mistaken, this dealer also had a Remington 870 Express for maybe $30-40 more. I'm beginning to feel like this might be the better way to go -- cheaper parts, better availabililty, etc. Opinions? I really wanted another barrel for my Nova, though. I purchased and installed the mercury recoil reducer and I really like the way the gun shoots and fits my shoulder. Too bad finding a longer barrel is a needle in haystack affair. Do you have any experience ordering "out of stock" barrels from Cal's? I'm wondering how long the back order will take.

I found that one, but I was hoping to get a 26" barrel. I was afraid the 24" would not be versatile enough. I agree that a new barrel is almost the cost of the shotgun. I could buy a Mossberg 500 pump with a 28" barrel brand new for just under $200 -- effectively cheaper than the barrel for the Nova. Would this be a better way to go?

This topic has probably been covered in the past, but I was unable to locate much information. Essentially, I have a Nova with the 18.5" barrel. I originally purchased the shotgun for home defense, but I would like to use it for upland birds and possibly waterfowl this winter. I'm leaning towards a 26" barrel, but I'm unable to locate a supplier that has any in stock. Could anyone help me locate an online merchant who carries replacement barrels for the Nova? Thanks!