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