Mossberg 500
Mossberg's long-running pump, here in a tactical trim with an adjustable stock that fits short and tall shooters.
Who it's for
- Mid-priced: about $773 list price from the maker.
- Pump-action: cycles almost any 12-gauge load you feed it, as long as you work the pump fully every time.
- Adjustable stock length — easier to fit shorter shooters, longer arms, or body armor and winter coats.
Specs
Straight from the maker's product page[1]. "Not listed by maker" means the maker doesn't publish that number.
| Maker | Mossberg |
| Model used for specs | 50424 (500 – ATI Tactical, 12 ga, 18.5") |
| Action | pump |
| Gauge | 12 |
| Chamber | 3" |
| Barrel length | 18.5" |
| Capacity | 5+1 (tube) |
| Overall length | 36.37" |
| Weight | 6.75 lb |
| Length of pull | 10.75-14.62 (adjustable) |
| Stock | 6-position adjustable stock / Scorpion recoil / ATI Akita forend (Flat Dark Earth/Black) |
| Sights | Winged post & bead |
| Choke | Cylinder bore |
| Receiver | Not listed by maker |
| Finish | Matte blue (barrel finish as listed) |
| Maker list price | $773 |
Mossberg's spec table gives weight as '6.75' with no unit; pounds is the site convention but not stated.
Features (from the maker)
- ATI T3 TactLite 6-position adjustable stock with pistol grip
- Heat shield plus receiver-mounted and barrel-mounted rails
- Halo side saddle with nine Add-A-Shell repositionable shell holders (per 500 ATI Tactical series text)
- Dual extractors, steel-to-steel lockup, twin action bars, anti-jam elevator
- Ambidextrous top-mounted safety
Set it up
Gear that fits most home-defense setups. Check fitment for the exact Mossberg 500 model you buy.
Weapon-light mount
You can't identify a target you can't see.
AMMOSide-saddle shell carrier
Extra shells on the receiver.
CARRYTwo-point sling
Hands free when you need them.
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Compare with
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A straightforward 590 pump with a 6+1 tube and bead sight — simple, affordable and easy to set up for home defense.
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Last checked October 18, 2026. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction.