Had a fun discussion at work last night. Three of us argued about what the best shotgun to be made was. I am of the opinion that no finer shotgun has been produced than the model 12 Winchester. One coworker claimed that the Remington 870 is superior. The other fellow opined that the Mossberg 500 was the best, so we're not going to talk to him anymore.

Anyway, what do you folks figure is the best? Also , if don't mind saying, why is it the best? I'm heading to bed now, and would sure like to read some opinions, and maybe a good argument or two when I wake up.

Have a good day folks.

Despite your enjoyment of the Mossberg, I still intend to talk to you. You throw a bunch of good information on most every gun post, and I appreciate it.

I have two 870's. One i bought in1967 with muskrat money when in high school. My son and I shot our first bucks , waterfowl, small game, and birds with it. Had to refinish the wood on stock and forearm. It will stay in the family.
Has only a 2-3/4 inch chamber and it sole purpose now is home defense. The last two bucks i killed i brought it out of retirement and it performed flawlessly. The other 870 i own is a newer model with camo composite stock and is my main turkey thumper.
My vote goes to to the Rem. 870

Is there one ?

Really, so many variables, kinda like what's the best truck, new or old ?

Finally someone posted a decent maker of shotguns 😁 eventhough it’s a trap gun

But I’ll have to stick to Perazzi myself

if you are following Sigpro's thread about being coon bit and the ER, the one loaded with buck shot in your hand when the coon breaks out of the trap

why buck , because I never had one get up when shot with buck , but I have had them roll and come back up ready to fight with 22s and other shot.

Just what kind of pattern would have in that situation not much I’d think.