Mossberg 500SP Persuader (20-Inch)

20-Inch Pump Shotgun

The Mossberg 500SP Persuader is a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun built around a 20-inch barrel and a magazine tube that runs nearly to the muzzle. The shorter barrel keeps it quick to handle indoors and in vehicles, and the extended tube gives it more rounds on board than a standard field gun. It is a common choice for home defense, ranch and property duty, and anyone who wants a dependable, plain-finished shotgun that takes hard use.

Features

• 12-Gauge, 3-Inch Chamber — The chamber accepts both standard 2-3/4 inch and longer 3-inch magnum shells, so you can run light target loads or full-power buckshot and slugs.
• 20-Inch Cylinder Bore Barrel — A cylinder bore has no choke constriction at the muzzle, which suits buckshot and slugs at close to moderate range.
• Eight-Shot Capacity — The extended magazine tube holds seven shells with one more in the chamber.
• Pump Action — You cycle the gun by sliding the forend back and forward, a manual action that runs reliably across a wide range of ammunition.
• Ambidextrous Tang Safety — The safety sits on top of the receiver where your thumb rests, and it works the same for left- and right-handed shooters.
• Bead Front Sight — A simple bead at the muzzle gives a fast aiming reference for shotgun work.
• Black Synthetic Stock — The full-length polymer stock shrugs off moisture and knocks better than wood and has a recoil pad at the butt.
• Ribbed Synthetic Forend — Molded grooves along the slide give your support hand a firm grip while pumping.

Build and Handling

The Persuader uses the same action as the rest of the Mossberg 500 line, with a matte black finish on the receiver and barrel to cut glare. The 20-inch barrel and full-size stock balance well for a shooter of average build, and the gun shares its layout with the wide range of 500-series accessories on the market. If you want a straightforward defensive or utility shotgun without extra rails or optics, this is the configuration to look at.