The Mossberg 500 offers a reliable, highly functional Pump-Action Shotgun at a reasonable price. The U.S. Military’s choice of Model 500 shotguns for combat attests to the design’s reliable function and durability. The Model 500 design incorporates dual extractors that take a solid grip on the cartridge’s rim, dual action bars to ensure reliable cycling of the action without binding or twisting, and an anti-jam shell elevator. The bolt locks into a barrel extension by means of a top lug providing a solid steel-to-steel lock up, while the streamline aluminum receiver keeps gun’s weight down and well balanced. The ambidextrous, top-mounted safety is highly visible, and convenient to reach without moving the shooter’s trigger finger.
