[Ordering Nova Barrels]

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!

 

Originally posted by mudhen:

I won't attempt to sway you - you obviously have made up your mind - but there is a reason Benelli sells every gun as fast as they can make them

 

It sounds like a Mossy will fit your needs quite well.....

 

Don't let the door hit you on the way out of www.benelliusa.com

 

mudhen - CA

[Ordering Nova Barrels]

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!

 

Originally posted by mudhen:

Umm, I thought I was pretty clear on my opinion of M-turd.

 

The quality is just not there, poor fit, poor finish, I just have no interest in owning one......

 

mudhen - CA

[Ordering Nova Barrels]

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.

 

Originally posted by sbeIIfan:

I would deffinatly keep the barrel! The barrel is fine. Dont buy a $250 barrel it is a waste of $$! Question why would u get a long barrel for home defense? wouldnt u want a small barrel to enter rooms and go around corners and obsticles?

[Ordering Nova Barrels]

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?

 

Originally posted by mudhen:

Inexpensive readily available parts are the exception, not the rule.

 

Sure Remington and Mossturd have lots of neat add-on items cheap, but consider the source. Have you really handled a Mossturd lately? Yeah that 835 is really a super gun.....

 

Browning, Benelli, Beretta, etc. barrels are all about $400 for the most part.

 

Forearms and stocks are also high ticket $$$$ items for the 'B' brands.

 

The trick is to buy the Benelli you want to start with, 'cuz a new barrel or forarm or stock is going to set you back plenty!!

 

I would keep your 18.5" for home d-fence, and buy a new 26" model for huntin'....

 

mudhen - CA

[Ordering Nova Barrels]

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.

 

Originally posted by tucker301:

I'd rather have a Benelli barrel and try to swat the birds than to shoot a Mossberg at them

But given the availability, it may be something to consider.

 

Do a thorough check on gunbroker.com, auctionarms.com, and gunsamerica.com before going that route.

Also, I'd go 870 Express before Mossberg.

[Ordering Nova Barrels]

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?

 

Originally posted by tucker301:

24" in stock

http://www.calssportingarmory.com/BenelliBarrels.htm

 

costs very near the price of a whole gun

[Ordering Nova Barrels]

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!