Mossberg 500 12 Gauge Review

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Just like most Mossbergs, this 500 has an aluminum alloy receiver, comparing greatly with the steel of an 870. This is actually the place Remmy and Mossy devotees draw the line. Both hold their share of pros as well as cons; the steel is assumed to be permanent, but more prone to rusting, while the alloy framework allegedly is not permanent, but it’s more resistant to rust.

A remarkable feature of this the Mossberg 500 is something that not every 500’s come equipped with: a silver gun trigger made from a stainless protection that Mossberg calls marinecoat. Mossberg makes a 500/590 version called the Mariner where almost all the things on the exterior except the trigger guard and stock pump is  made out of this stuff.

Controls

One reason I ended up picking the Mossberg 500 is because I have always favored the precise location of the operator controls over the 870. Many will tell me the 870 or whatever is better, but I honor the gun choices of everyone and trust they will respect mine too. To me, the controls on the 500 are just where I need them to be.

Changing the Barrels

Changing the barrels on the 500 Field Combo is very clear-cut, another thing I really like about this shotgun. All you need to do is pull the action down midway after unscrewing the magazine knob. The barrel will pull away from the receiver with a little twisting movement. Afterward, set the end of some other barrel into the receiver, twist the knob into the magazine tube, and pump the action.

Range Time

The 500 managed very well when it comes to range. It was not only the rubber pad that made the gun so great to fire; the recoil was considerably more wieldy than I ‘d recalled with other 12-bores. Nevertheless, I value having the rubber pad in the butt of the gun. The 28 inch barrel gave me clearly longer range in relation to the 18 inch, as well as the double beads helped as well.

Dependability

Mossberg maintains that just the Mossberg 500/590 series has passed the MilSpec 3443 Torture Test by the U.S Military. The evaluation evaluated the reliability, interchangeability, fall tests, endurance, and quality of several distinct pump action shotguns. The 500/590 series was embraced by the military for several years. Now, nevertheless, they’re being phased out in favor of the M26 Modular Accessory Shotgun System, which may be mounted under the barrel of an M4 carbine.

Applicability

As far as applicability goes, you can make use of the Field Combo for almost anything a shotgun can be utilized for. Yes, you need to use a short 18.5 inch barrel for hunting and clay shooting, and yes, you can use an extensive 28 inch vented rib barrel for home shield if you needed to. However, I adore the ease of changing them out as well as the versatility of having both barrels. The Mossberg 500 Field Combo can meet all the roles I can ever think for needing a shotgun: home defense, hunting, and most importantly, blasting pumpkins apart and branches off of trees.

Concluding thoughts

It is a Mossberg, it is a pump action, it is a 12 bore, it comes with two barrels, also it goes boom! What more could anyone ask for? Here’s the thing, you do not have to be a Mossberg man or gal if you need a field combo set. It is simple to get a two barrel setup from other shotgun makers also, for semi vehicles and pump actions.
As for me, the Mossberg 500 Field Combo is lightweight, versatile, and dependable. It works and that is what counts.