Tag: Mossberg 500

Designed by Oscar Frederick Mossberg in 1960 Mossberg 500 is a series of shotguns which included Mossberg 500, 505, 510, 535, 590 and other variants like Model 590A1, Bantam and Super Bantam Models, some field models, special purpose models, law enforcement models and home security models. Mossberg 500 and other variants are being manufactured by O.F. Mossberg and Sons since 1960 and they are in use since then. These shotguns have been used in the wars like Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Apart from United States it is also being used in many other countries like Poland, Philippines, Lebanon, Brazil, Netherlands, Iraq, Iceland, Malaysia and few others. Currently the Mossberg is the bestselling shotgun in the market.

The standard model 500 is designed to chamber five 2.75 inch (70 mm) or four 3 inch (76 mm) magnum shells in the magazine and one in the chamber. The specifications of the series varies to a great extent with the models and variants. Such as Mossberg 500 is available in 12 gauge, 20 gauge and .410 bore caliber; and everything from the feed system to the weight and length varies with the models. That’s why it has enriched the inventory with so many versions and for so many suitable situations.