Mossberg 500 Tactical

Compact 12 Gauge Pump

The Mossberg 500 Tactical is a 12 gauge pump-action shotgun. You cycle each shell by sliding the forend back and forward. It pairs an 18.5-inch barrel with a pistol grip and an adjustable stock, so it stays short enough to handle indoors or in a vehicle and still fits shooters of different builds. It suits home defense, duty-style training, and anyone who wants a dependable pump gun they can set up to fit their own body.

Features

• 12 Gauge, 3-Inch Chamber — The chamber accepts shells up to 3 inches long, which covers the common 2-3/4-inch loads as well as 3-inch magnums.
• 18.5-Inch Barrel — The short barrel keeps the gun quick to swing and easy to move through doorways and tight spaces.
• Cylinder Bore Choke — The muzzle has no constriction, so shot spreads in an open pattern suited to close-range use.
• 5+1 Capacity — The tube magazine under the barrel holds five rounds, with a sixth in the chamber.
• 6-Position Adjustable Stock — The synthetic stock slides to six lengths, letting you shorten it for body armor or heavy clothing and extend it for a full-length shoulder fit.
• Pistol Grip Control — A vertical synthetic grip puts your firing hand in a firm, upright hold behind the trigger guard.
• Ambidextrous Tang Safety — The safety sits on top of the receiver behind the action, where either thumb can work it without changing grip.
• Dual Extractors and Twin Action Bars — Two extractor claws pull each spent shell, and two rails link the forend to the bolt so the action cycles smoothly without binding.
• Shell Loops On Stock — A row of loops on the side of the buttstock carries spare shells within reach.
• Ribbed Forend With Strap — Grooves on the forend give a secure grip while pumping, and a strap underneath helps keep your support hand in place.

Build and Dimensions

The receiver is aluminum with a matte blue finish that keeps glare down. The stock, grip and forend are black synthetic, which shrugs off moisture and knocks better than wood. The gun weighs about 6.75 pounds (3.1 kg) and measures 36-3/8 inches (92.4 cm) overall with the stock fully collapsed. A bead front sight sits at the muzzle for fast pointing.