Are Mossberg 500 good guns?
In short: The Mossberg 500 is one of the best pump-action shotguns on the market today. There’s a reason these have been around for so long: they’re affordable, reliable, tough, and functional.
Where is the model number on a Mossberg shotgun?
The serial number on the Mossberg 500 is on the left side of the receiver, just below the trigger group pin.
What Mossberg does the military use?
The Mossberg 590A1 is the standard-issue pump shotgun of most of the United States Military. There is also the M1014, the Remington 870 MCS, and the M26. Even with all the competition, the Mossberg 500 series of shotguns is the most common.
How much does a Mossberg 500 weight?
7.5 lb
Mossberg 500
| Mossberg 590A1 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | O.F. Mossberg & Sons |
| Produced | 1960–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5.25 lb (2.38 kg) to 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) empty |
How old is Mossberg 500?
Mossberg 500
| Mossberg 590A1 | |
|---|---|
| Produced | 1960–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5.25 lb (2.38 kg) to 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) empty |
| Length | varies with model |
Where is the serial number located on a Mossberg 500?
The serial number on the Mossberg 500 is on the left side of the receiver, just below the trigger group pin. However, shotguns were not required to have serial numbers prior to the Gun Control Act of 1968, so yours may fall into that category.
Where are Mossberg 500s made?
The product. Mossberg firearms were originally created in Connecticut by founder Oscar Mossberg and his sons Iver and Harold. But since 1989, a significant amount of the company’s product has been manufactured in the Lone Star State.
What kind of shotgun is Mossberg 500 tactical?
Mossberg 500 Tactical. The Mossberg 500 Tactical is Mossberg’s mid-grade defensive shotgun line and is available in 12 gauge, 20 gauge and .410 caliber.
What kind of shotgun was my first Mossberg?
My first shotgun was a Mossberg Maverick 88, and my first straight 25’s in both skeet and trap were with Mossberg pumps; a 590 Mariner and 500 field model respectively. I certainly respect the Remington 870 and those that prefer them, but the Mossberg has never given me a reason to want anything else.
What kind of receiver does Mossberg 590 shotgun have?
Every Mossberg 500 and 590 shotgun starts out with an aluminum receiver. Because of this, Mossberg guns manage to remain lightweight while still being strong enough to handle rough duty.
Is the Mossberg 500 a MILSPEC pump action?
After over 50 years and over 10 million and counting–and the only pump action to be declared MilSpec–the Mossberg 500 has proven to be one of the most versatile and reliable shotgun platforms available, offering a model to fit every application, and every user from our households, to law agencies, to military worldwide.