My new (to me...) Moss 500... :) - Page 2

SIXTO · April 10th, 2007, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sgtD

I have a couple that have been pretty badly abused and they still work fine. One of 'em doesn't hold as many rounds as it used to though, due to a large dent in the mag tube caused by something (can't remember what) falling on it in the boat one time.

I'm talking about pounding it with hot loads all the time. I have had mine for 10 years or more I use it when I know I'm going to have to push a lot of brush in the early bird season. I also use it as a loaner and a dog training gun. It gets abused that way, but I really like that gun.

sniper58 · April 10th, 2007, 10:45 PM

Mossberg is the "Craftsman" of firearms. You can beat the heck out of it (shy of bending the barrel) and it will likely outlive you! I carried mine 20 years ago in the Sheriff's Office Reserve program, competed with it in early tactical two-gun matches (changed barrels) and hunted in thick, nasty brush. It still functions flawlessly. Yes, it beats the stuffing out of you with heavy loads as it lacks some of today's "recoil reduction systems."

I like it so much I bought one for each of my (then) teen-aged sons. Nothing fancy, but highly functional! To coin a phrase, "you done good!"

sgtD · April 10th, 2007, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SIXTO

I'm talking about pounding it with hot loads all the time. I have had mine for 10 years or more I use it when I know I'm going to have to push a lot of brush in the early bird season. I also use it as a loaner and a dog training gun. It gets abused that way, but I really like that gun.

Gotcha, I misunderstood. I use mine the same way. When it's raining or I know I'm gonna be in a nasty muddy place or rought country and don't want to mess up one of my pretty doubles, I take out the Mossy.

Colin · April 11th, 2007, 11:22 PM

Nice catch, the sights alone are worth $60+ alone without installation! The 500 is a easy gun to carry, very light and handy and I miss the shorter barrel as my 590 has the 20" barrel, funny but it does make a differance. I just tried out the Spec-ops recoiling reducing stock, they are great and I have ordered one for the 590.

You have done well

gddyup · April 12th, 2007, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Glock 'em down

Yeah, it should hold 2 on each side.

Yep.. you are correct sir! 2 rounds per side. If you realy would like the stock, send me a pm and we can certainly work something out.

MNBurl · April 12th, 2007, 09:11 AM

Great shooting. I love my Mossy 500. Enjoy

mcp1810 · April 14th, 2007, 02:34 AM

I have had mine for twenty years. I now have three barrels for mine including the rifled one with the scope mount. It may rattle more than some of newer or more expensive ones but it has never let me down.

Gun Loving Liveral · April 18th, 2007, 08:04 PM

When you consider durability, price, and shooter friendliness I don't think you can bet a Mossberg 500 for a good 'house gun'. I have had one for 7 years, bought new at Wally World. Balanced fairly well, 20" barrell, 7 shots in magazine, ambidestrous safety, smooth action. One of the best $200 purchases I ever made!

64zebra · May 17th, 2007, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Glock 'em down

I got a Mossy 590 - basically the same scattergun as the 500...just a little longer and equipped with a bayonet lug...like I need THAT! Oh! And don't forget the heat shield!

I wonder...will the heat shield from a 590 fit the 500?

as far as I know the heat shields are NOT interchangeable, when I got mine for my 500 I had to order specifically for it and not the other models

Cap'n · May 17th, 2007, 02:40 AM

A great buy on a great shotgun. That is the perfect home defender! I've got the 500 Tactical, and it has been a great shotgun. Enjoy!

April 10th, 2007, 10:45 PM	#12
sniper58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,051	Mossberg is the "Craftsman" of firearms. You can beat the heck out of it (shy of bending the barrel) and it will likely outlive you! I carried mine 20 years ago in the Sheriff's Office Reserve program, competed with it in early tactical two-gun matches (changed barrels) and hunted in thick, nasty brush. It still functions flawlessly. Yes, it beats the stuffing out of you with heavy loads as it lacks some of today's "recoil reduction systems." I like it so much I bought one for each of my (then) teen-aged sons. Nothing fancy, but highly functional! To coin a phrase, "you done good!" __________________ Tim BE PREPARED - Noah didn't build the Ark when it was raining! The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. Thomas Jefferson ________ NRA Life Member Last edited by rocky; May 20th, 2007 at 01:51 PM. Reason: language

April 12th, 2007, 09:11 AM	#16
MNBurl Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,933	Great shooting. I love my Mossy 500. Enjoy __________________ MNBurl Side Guard Holsters "If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking" - George S. Patton.

April 18th, 2007, 08:04 PM	#18
Gun Loving Liveral Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bennington, Oklahoma Posts: 117	When you consider durability, price, and shooter friendliness I don't think you can bet a Mossberg 500 for a good 'house gun'. I have had one for 7 years, bought new at Wally World. Balanced fairly well, 20" barrell, 7 shots in magazine, ambidestrous safety, smooth action. One of the best $200 purchases I ever made! __________________ In Oklahoma, even we liberals like guns!

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April 11th, 2007, 11:22 PM	#14
Colin Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,385	Nice catch, the sights alone are worth $60+ alone without installation! The 500 is a easy gun to carry, very light and handy and I miss the shorter barrel as my 590 has the 20" barrel, funny but it does make a differance. I just tried out the Spec-ops recoiling reducing stock, they are great and I have ordered one for the 590. You have done well

April 14th, 2007, 02:34 AM	#17
mcp1810 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,163	I have had mine for twenty years. I now have three barrels for mine including the rifled one with the scope mount. It may rattle more than some of newer or more expensive ones but it has never let me down.

May 17th, 2007, 02:40 AM	#20
Cap'n Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,100	A great buy on a great shotgun. That is the perfect home defender! I've got the 500 Tactical, and it has been a great shotgun. Enjoy!