Mossberg has been making firearms for close to 100 years, and while they specialize in shotguns, they also produce other models. Here’s how to choose the model that’s best for you.
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Mossberg Pistols: Unlike most other gun manufacturers, Mossberg doesn’t make many pistols. The only ones in production are automatic, meaning they fire a high quantity of rounds rapidly. They have a variety of types in their inventory, but the 715P Semi Automatic model stands above the rest.
According to CheaperThanDirt.com, “This fun .22 pistol is lightweight, easy to shoot, and perfect for small game, plinking, target shooting or clearing cottonmouths out of your duck blind.”
This specific model is so easy to use that many sites recommend it for beginner shooters. A
review at PersonalDefenseWorld.com explains that the 715P is “an accurate, enjoyable handgun,” and ultimately conclude that it’s optimal for newer users: “This pistol could be a great fun for training new shooters.”
Mossberg Rifles: Mossberg makes three different types of rifles whose distinction is their loading mechanism. There’s the lever-action, bolt-action, and autoloading models, which all incorporate numerous recent modern adaptations, helping solidify Mossberg as a leading innovator in the firearm industry.
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Mossberg rifles, specifically the MVP series are designed for hunting larger game.
TheTruthAboutGuns.com explains, “It’s designed for hunting coyote, bobcats, and fox.” Naturally, this gun is meant for more experienced hunters and shooters, definitely not the those who may be new to firearms.
These models are good for more experienced hunters looking for both power and efficiency.
Mossberg Shotguns: The shotgun is Mossberg’s best seller by a wide margin, and it’s not even close.
Forbes explains, “Mossberg is the largest pump-action shotgun manufacturer in the world.”
Shotgun demand is high, and so is supply, Forbes says, “According to records kept by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Mossberg made 475,364 guns in America in 2011. Of those guns, a total of 423,570 were shotguns.”
These firearms can be used for a vast spectrum of shooters, including hunters, police, and both new and experienced users. Forbes concludes, “They’re made for sportsmen, for shotgun sports enthusiasts, for law-enforcement and for people who want a shotgun to protect their homes and families.”
This article does not constitute legal advice. Check the current gun laws before purchasing or traveling with a firearm.
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