Mossberg 500 - pro or con (Vanity)

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[onona]

My son is graduating from The Citadel this coming May.

I was thinking about giving him a Mossberg 500 as a graduation present.

Thoughts ? Other recommendations ? Comments ?

Thank you.

[bjorn14]

What is 00 buckshot? The large or smaller pellets?

[VOA]

If the new graduate moves to “the big city” the Mossberg JIC
(Just In Case) package might make a nice gift.
I read about it may even two years ago, so I hope I got the name correct.

It’s a short Mossberg shotgun with a recoil-reducing hand-grip and plenty of
goodies packed into a compact tube.
A nice thing to have if you’re in a place where society goes straight
to heck in a couple of hours.
Think post-Katrina New Orleans.

Or just to keep in the car/truck when traveling.
Nothing like a shotgun to stay safe if your vehicle breaks down in
the “wrong place”.
Of course, packing a few 1911 .45 pistols can’t hurt! As I heard from
a guy who had a break down on the Imperial Highway in southern Los Angeles.
Two thugs were approaching him then ran away like H-ll when he produced
two Colt 1911s. That .45 inch hole at the barrel seems to focus the mind.
Even for some thugs.

[x1stcav]

Now THAT’S interesting.

I’ve rapid fired mine many times with no miss-feeds, but never on the run. Wonder if the movements associated with running might have something to do with this?

Were they using the standard 5-round factory mag’s? That’s what I use exclusively as I’ve found over the years that many larger capacity after-market magazines in many weapons aren’t reliable.

But thanks for the tip. I’m going to try to simulate a running/firing scenario.

I’m ambivalent about the effectiveness of the 12 over the 500. The only thing that tips me in favor of the 12 is the rapid reload aspect of a detachable magazine.

I’d go either way. But, I’m still going to check this miss-feed thing out.

[IYAS9YAS]

Don’t put a grip stock on it.

I have the pistol grip stock on mine, why do you recommend not putting the grip stock on it? I know with slugs, 00 and #4 buck it kicks like a mule, but I'm wanting the shorter overall length for indoor maneuverability.

[IYAS9YAS]

Bought a Mossberg 500 (sub-model #50120) from Wally World about two years ago. It cost me around $170 plus tax. It was the basic model with wood grain stock and forearm. I called Mossberg with the sub-model number I had and asked for the black synthetic stock and forearm that fit it (IIRC the sub-model for the synthetic parts was #56436) for about $60 for both from Mossberg. Then I ordered the 18.5" barrel ($80) and pistol grip ($15) from another dealer (IIRC Cheaper than dirt, but I cannot be certain).

So, between the original gun (wood stock/forearm and 28" barrel), and my new purchases (black synthetic stock/forearm, pistol grip, and 18.5" barrel), I can make several variations from the same gun and have only spent around $325 plus taxes/shipping.

[IYAS9YAS]

Sorry, my price on the Mossberg 500 from Wally World was $210. The $170 was for the Mossberg Maverick (barrels interchange with the 500, though). They were out of Mavericks, so I went with the 500. So, I still got out with everything I mentioned for uner $400.

[Last Dakotan]

Don't listen to anybody telling you that Mossbergs are too cheaply made to be a good, serviceable shotgun.

Here in the Dakotas, shotguns are considered a tool for daily use.

Last week I stripped all the lubricant out and took my 835 out for winter pheasant hunting. Cycled just fine, even when at one point the action was packed with snow.

[Lurker]

I have a 500 series Mossberg and I'm very pleased with it. I like it better than the Remington for a couple of reasons.

One is the placement of the safety on the tang as opposed to the trigger guard. That means you don't have to take your finger out of of position to operate it.

Then there's the loading gate. Under stress you can get a finger caught in the Remington design. The Mossberg doesn't use the gate, it's a drop in design. That's better under stress in my opinion.

Just my two cents. YMMV.

[Lurker]

One more thing. The Mossbergs come drilled and tapped from the factory for optics, iron sights, etc. Remington doesn’t.

[archy]

My son is graduating from The Citadel this coming May.

I was thinking about giving him a Mossberg 500 as a graduation present.

Thoughts ? Other recommendations ? Comments ?

There's nothing wrong with the Mouseburger 500, I'm using one myself and my sweetie is very fond of hers. But I suspect that given your son's military inclination and education, a military-spec Mossburg 590 model would be a bit more appropriate. In particular, the version with the bayonet lug. Which gives you the option of also giving him a bayonet for it at the same time, with an appropraie engraved inscription that'll mean a lot to him in later years.

Mossberg 500:

Military Mossberg 590A1:

The 590A1 9-shot 12 gauge has a 20” barrel, Ghost Ring sights, and a bayonet option. It weighs 7.25 lbs

Specifications:

590A1 – 9 Shot – 12 Gauge

Sights: Ghost Ring

Choke: Cylinder Bore

Overall Length: 41”

LOP: 13-7/8”

Finish: Parkerized

Stock: Synthetic/Synth. Speedfeed/Aluminum tube Adj. – depending upon model

Weight: 7-1/4 lbs

Origin: Made in the USA

Warranty: 10 yr Limited Warranty

For more details on the Mossberg 590A1, go online at www.mossberg.com

[grobdriver]

Nothing to do with recoil.

When you have the weapon in the ready position, can you activate the safety without moving your trigger hand from the grip?
You have long thumbs if you can... or maybe I have short thumbs.

A trigger guard safety, however, either forward or aft of the trigger, is easily accessible without moving your hand.

[IYAS9YAS]

When you have the weapon in the ready position, can you activate the safety without moving your trigger hand from the grip?

Yeah, I realized that later down the posts. I do have huge hands, and It's not too much of a job to release it while I have both hands on the gun. The bigger issue with me and the 500 is the pump-action release button down to the left near the trigger guard. If you don't have a shell already chambered, you have to press that button to rack the slide and chamber a round. Once you fire, it releases automatically, and it's rack and roll from there.

[lwd]

If you want it for shooting skeet or trap, don’t bother. Terrible shotgun for skeet shooting. Spend a little more and get something nicer that you can enjoy shooting skeet with.

[A.A. Cunningham]

Bad link. Try this one:

Mossberg

[archy]

Bad link. Try this one: Mossberg

Thank you, my FRiend!

[Armedanddangerous]

Its better for shooting hard core buck loads in.

[onona]

I saw that JIC online. VERY cool !!

[Ghengis]

I have a Mossberg 500 and a 590 (Along with a Remington 870). All are good guns and will give a years of good service. A lifetime of service if taken care of correctly.

[JoeGar]

00, or “double ought”, is the big stuff.

[P8riot]

Actually #1 buck is better for defense, you can put more lead on target.