Mossberg Silver Reserve 12ga O/U Shotgun Review

Mossberg Silver Reserve 12ga O/U Shotgun Review: This break action from Mossberg is one of their most budget-friendly options! Is this Silver Reserve in 12 gauge worth considering in 2024? Today we're taking a deep dive and in-depth look at this shotgun to see how it performs. Let's go!
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Steve Gould
0:00 Intro to Silver Reserve
0:35 Specs of Silver Reserve
6:02 Ergonomics of Siver Reserve
8:40 Recoil & Reliability of Silver Reserve
11:08 Dissasembly of Silver Reserve
12:28 Speed Shooting the Silver Reserve

[@mz6267]

When my youngest son turned 12 (over 10 years ago) I bought him a Mossberg Silver Reserve 12/20 combo for hunting. He shot his first Pheasant, first duck, and first goose with it. He’s also broke and missed quite a few clay birds. He still has it and still takes it out occasionally for Pheasants, but has since bought himself a Franchi semi auto for waterfowl hunting. All in all, very happy with it.

[@averystewart3869]

I was waiting for this video for so long thanks for posting❤

[@scottperson9487]

For those of us who shoot clays once in a while and may or may not hunt a “budget friendly gun” is nice to see. I personally have a Beretta 686 Onyx I bought off an estate for an extremely affordable price but that isn’t an option for most people. Love this review!

[@mrig6398]

Great review! Funny thing I noticed is that I could tell right off the bat that this shotgun was made in turkey just watching the intro, they all have that big bold font on the barrel!

[@DuckSeason12]

I've shouldered this over under and I liked it.

[@spencerjohnson4241]

I have shot several thousand rounds through the 20ga mossberg silver reserve international (i bought it when i decided to learn Skeet sport shooting) and I've got 2 points to add: 1) very quickly (sub 1000 rnds) i started getting what looked like gas wear on the inside walls of the reciever. I emailed Mossberg and they said it was normal and not under warranty which was surprising. And 2nd, at least for the 20, the hinge *barely* opens enough to slide a round in the bottom chamber, like even w a lot of practice i frequently have to push the gun "more openerer" to load it. Fwiw i bought a cz drake to keep practicing with and use the little mossberg as a buddy gun when a friend comes with, and they both seem better for it. Great review, great channel; thanks for your great videos!

[@mikegill775]

I’ve also got it in 20 and find the exact same when opening it. You gotta push it that extra bit to fit the bottom in, kinda annoying

[@joshkristenblankenship7695]

Glad to see this review come out. I bought a gold reserve black label a month ago and have generally been happy with it except for the fact that I haven’t seen any other options for chokes on it. Curious if the chokes on the silver reserve and gold reserve are interchangeable.

[@hunterday3601]

I've got the older version of this firearm and it was a very nice gun to shoot. My biggest issue was I did end up snapping a firing pin at about the 12,000 round mark, and trying to get a replacement pin has been an issue. Unfortunately the gun is still sitting on my bench waiting for the new pins, but I am looking forward to getting it up and going again. For the money though, the gun was great and was comfortable to shoot for longer periods including 5-stand and sporting clays competitions. I did install Carlson's choke tubes and I will say for my gun they did help the patterning quite significantly so I agree with you that they are needed on the gun.

[@as3sxp]

Nice! I have this but the Eventide model, which is essentially the same I believe but the receiver is blued or black and it has polymer furniture.

[@edbigtruck]

Friend of mine has one in 20ga.and loves it. It’s a lot nicer then the older Mossberg O/U’s

[@TacoTeaser]

I have the gun and I was very impressed with the performance on the trap and skeet range. Right out of the box I hit very well. I would compare it with the Remington 870 as a skeet shooter.

[@sprayandprayhunting5711]

Love the vids brother. Please do 🙏 the 20vs20g interia vs gas 😊❤❤

[@Jolly56Roger]

Hi Steve . As for missing over the top second barrel, I have issues before with other guns and the top barrel actually was shooting high . on the pattern board .👍👍

[@dbryant7040]

I’ve had this gun in 12G for 2 years now, and love it. Yes it’s a cheaper O/U, but perfect for the budget buyer. No complaints here!

[@HOEHN5]

Ive got a 12 and 20, had 2 send 12 back twice, once because of broken firing pin, once saftey spring broke, ive put tons of rounds though so no complaints. I enjoy field/short slick stocks way more than trap guns, i have a browning cynergy which i love but i usually always grab mossberg because cynergy is too nice 2 hunt with tbh. Good review, also both mine r the version before this

[@rogercombs]

It also comes with a 2 barrel sets. 12 and 20 guage on the same gun. I put a Morgan pad on mine which I like.

[@rogercombs]

I have one that has a second set of barrels so it is a 12 and a 20 gauge. Just great

[@stevekunde123]

My silver reserve was only in the collection and safe for 10-months. Just wasn’t the gun for me. Hurt to shoot. Carried like a 2x4. Had to replace both firing pins. Didn’t get much for it in trade. But was happy to see it go.

[@samson0z014]

Same for me. Didn't fit well, didn't move well, cheek slap all day and I couldn't adjust out of it. Just painful and now a dust collector

[@bubbala2983]

Had mine a number of years,recently had the upper firing pin break,seems pretty common,waiting for Mossberg 's parts.

[@stevekehr6768]

I’d love to try the gun but even though it’s affordable I’m not ready to buy it and find out I don’t like it. Thanks so much for the review!

[@chaseacklam6174]

I've downed more quail with this gun than any of my other shotguns combined. I solo hunt and I'm often forced to take difficult fast-reaction shots from weird angles and this gun is perfect for those fast snap-on-target shots. I have the 12ga and its a lot more agile than the 20ga semi-autos we have. It's nice being able to break the action and carry over the shoulder on the trek back to the truck. I never worry about this gun either because its not a piece of fine art like a lot of other O/Us.

[@kenbarbret6632]

This gun reminds me almost exactly like a TriStar shotgun that you reviewed a while ago.

[@jcurrence3008]

If you do another Mossberg Silver Reserve look at the Black receiver

[@TMFShooting]

Very nice '' Great Stuff 💯💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@connosps4656]

not buying anything made in turkey but nice review as always man! 😎👍🏼

[@zachpigga2806]

You should do a review of the new tri star matrix, their first inertia driven shotgun and there is nothing out there on them yet

[@briangrooms5083]

How about a review on the Yildiz Sporting HPS.

[@patrickalove]

I bought a yikdiz sporting hps and absolutely love it!

[@DaveL188]

Have the silver reserve in 20 and 28 ga pay just over $600 for both barrels.

[@davidcudlip6587]

If I was serious about sporting clays I wouldn't even consider this gun. But for chasing pheasants or chukars and sporting clays a few times a year, this gun would work. The light weight is always a plus trampling thru a field or some snow.

[@pedrojsanchezalvarado5569]

Muy elegante arma magnífica amigos saludos belleza mossberg

[@garywood2137]

Got mine for 635.00 at the big, overprice box store that starts with a C. Great little 20 gauge hunting gun.

[@TacoTeaser]

Yep My "C" store sold me a 12 gauge for $699. I love the gun for clay shooting.

[@richardsveum8452]

What I’ve seen as a youth trap coach is broken firing pins are common on these guns.

[@patrickalove]

What do you have the kids shoot?

[@richardsveum8452]

1 oz #8’s usually

[@markcomisky7106]

Cz all terrain over and under for a review

[@getstuffdonelandscapemaint1858]

My silver is engraved and if from the turkey foundation. I can't remember the name. Been a long day. But it onlys see s a few hunts a yr. I can shoot it one handed with 3 inch loads and not feel a thing. But I only duck hunt with it once or twice a season. Great dove gun, but I think the wood is on the cheap side

[@shanegragg8990]

Charles Daly 601 12 gauge review

[@habibibrahim6158]

Bro this is a yildiz spz with a mossberg signature 😄

[@mikepurdy3952]

As a Left Handed Shooter, I would like to know which Brands of Over/Under Shotguns have a "Natural" Cast Stock, so I know what to look for & what to stay away from... Thanks So Much

[@cheezmo2k]

I’m lefty and shoot the Rizzini BR110. It’s not supposed to be neutral but it lines up perfectly for me. Plus I shotgun it more accurately than the Browning Citori Hunter

[@mitchmartin9479]

Can you review the Yildiz sporting HPS 12 gauge OU from Academy

[@travisgoatley13]

A400 vs SBE3 needed

[@MarlinWilliams-ts5ul]

Turkey is turning out some pretty good products now. Its come a long way.

[@CombatPIG0311]

I just ordered the 20ga. Bantam. Anyone know which FalconStrike model fits this buttstock?

[@karlsailor]

Get what you pay for. I think I'd go used Beretta semi at that price point

[@REDOCTOBEER74]

Steve wear did you got those hooks/holders for your shotgun, what are they called? and where does one get them at ?? Thanks

[@TargetFocusedLife]

Are you referring to the holder on the table during the review?

[@REDOCTOBEER74]

@@TargetFocusedLife yes what’s holding the shotgun those two looking U-shaped holders I’ve been looking all over the Internet for those things was just curious where you got them from. Thanks, Steve.

[@dano1956]

​@@TargetFocusedLife Can you review the Weatherby sxs 20 ga

[@David-hn5ix]

If it's too whippy for you I'd hate it

[@pedrojsanchezalvarado5569]

Cuanto vale esa arma amigos

[@TheJwilson67]

This or a weatherby Orion?

[@richardsveum8452]

The Wetherby seems to be a much higher quality shotgun

[@kennylain495]

I don't know if it is still the case, but when mossberg first released this gun they had a mechanical safety that would not allow the gun to fire while being pointed at the ground. This gave us issue shooting ground game such as rabbits.

[@CrissHanssen]

My brother in Christ that shit is NOT budget...

[@SP3HSSMAHREEN]

Yes it is.

[@freecitizen7372]

A good friend of mine has the Mossberg Silver Reserve in 12 gauge. I’ve shot it a few times. The gun feels overly heavy in the hand, has an extremely heavy trigger, and tons of recoil. Not a gun I care to shoot ever again.

[@pickin4you]

You need to check your specs again. All of these guns have an aluminum receiver, not steel like you said. But they all have a steel breech plate. You won’t wear one out. But they are aluminum. I got mine last year for $550.

[@Mauser304]

I have shot one quite a bit. It fit and balanced about like a wet 2X4. It felt like it would take two Missouri Mules and a stick of dynamite to pull the trigger. No thanks.

[@chaseacklam6174]

I just watched a 14 year old win overall at a state clay comp with this gun against a bunch of citoris.. Bad shooters always blame the gun

[@Mauser304]

@@chaseacklam6174 Maybe, but I do really well when shooting a quality firearm.

[@chaseacklam6174]

@@Mauser304 You crack me up. Everybody suddenly shoots better with a “quality gun” because they can no longer blame the gun.

[@Mauser304]

@@chaseacklam6174 The difference between us is I have shot this junk and many better guns. You get what you pay for, and there is no longevity to cheap suff. When the firing pin breaks or the second barrel fails you may understand.

[@chaseacklam6174]

@@Mauser304 “There’s no longevity for cheap stuff” meanwhile literally millions of decades old 870s are used every day. I guess the real difference between us is that I maintain my firearms

[@lcurtsinger4313]

You would want ejectors if you were in a dove field

[@aimkhan83]

I have used this one. Doesn’t pattern well no matter what choke you use ( not talking about the after market ones). Don’t like it that much. For the same price I’d rather pick a used Baikal.

[@Scotty777]

Mossberg - Give us a 16g please!

[@jimedray]

They have them on gunbroker all the time in 16ga.

[@jasontipton8430]

i dont think any butt pad works id just rather have a hard one they dont hang up on clothes hit shoulders at the gym get some padding lol im talking to myself to

[@tapeglue8315]

Have to pay the bills I guess.

[@zaitcev0]

This is made by a subcontractor in Turkey, correct?

[@chieffan92588]

5:30

[@TargetFocusedLife]

That is correct - Kahn arms

[@zaitcev0]

@@chieffan92588 Crazy, I remember him say that he was unable to order Carlsons in time, but not the previous sentence. Thanks for the reference!

[@pennariabata]

@@TargetFocusedLife by Balıklı Arms..Khan is the broker

[@user-eu5vc8wj2s]

Not clear about the price of the same shotgun

[@DuckSeason12]

Negative review before the review started.

[@pedrojsanchezalvarado5569]

🇪🇨🇪🇨👍

[@travenhilgendorf]

First

[@badbilly429]

That’s an awful trigger weight

[@TacoTeaser]

I have the same gun and it has a much lighter weight. It measured at 5.5

[@DuckSeason12]

Need a little more positivity.

[@Light_357]

The funny thing is…that gun fits almost no one properly…lol. Junk junk.