Description
Mossberg 500A Tactical Shotgun 12 Gage
The Mossberg 500A is a 12-gauge, pump-action shotgun renowned for its reliability, versatility, and use of an aluminum receiver to keep it lightweight. As part of the popular 500 series, the “500A” variant denotes the 12-gauge chambering, which is capable of handling 3-inch shells for hunting, sport, and home defense.
Key Features and Specifications
- Action: Pump-action with dual action bars and dual extractors for reliable cycling.
- Safety: Top-mounted ambidextrous safety, which is highly accessible.
- Capacity: Commonly 5+1, though configurations vary.
- Barrel: Available in various lengths, including 18.5″ for tactical/home defense and 28″ for field/hunting (often with vent-rib).
- Chokes: Many models use the Accu-Set screw-in choke tube system.
- Weight: Approximately 7 lbs 2 oz for some models, though this varies based on barrel and stock configuration.
Common Uses
- Field/Hunting: Used for deer, bear, turkey, and upland birds.
- Home Defense: Often chosen for its ruggedness and ease of use, particularly with shorter barrel setups like the Cruiser or tactical models.
Advantages
The platform is known for being easy to strip and clean, having a massive ecosystem of interchangeable barrels and accessories, and offering high durability.
The platform is known for being easy to strip and clean, having a massive ecosystem of interchangeable barrels and accessories, and offering high durability.
Make: Mossberg
Model: 500A
Caliber/GA: 12 GA
Type: Pump Action Shotgun
Barrel Length: 18″
Length of Pull: Pistol Gripped
External Condition: Very Good
Bore Condition: Excellent
This is a very nice pump action shotgun chambered in 12GA. It has a 18″ barrel and polymer grip and forearm. The overall condition of the gun is “Very Good”, showing very little signs of use and handling. The bore is Excellent. The gun has a black finish, heat shield, 3″ chamber, sling, and pistol grip and a pica tinny rail up top..This is an awesome home defense shotgun. Comes with a side saddle which holds 4 extra shells.
Very Good Condition
