Depends on what you're going to be using it for. Mossberg and Remington both make good guns. Some US military use Mossbergs, but that's partly for reliability and partly for price. Remington's smoother, more robust and, yes, more expensive. I debated this for awhile and decided on a Winchester 1300 Defender as the best balance for my needs. My dad has a Mossberg 590 and, though it shoots fine, the Winchester is more accurate and has better fit and finish.