The Mossberg 500 is a series of shotguns that was originally designed in 1960 and began production in 1961. The 500 series represented a range of varying hammerless, pump-action shotguns, all of which features the same receiver. Variations were generally found in the barrel length, bore size, choke options, capacity, sights and stock/forend materials.
They have always been marketed as multi-purpose shotguns designed for use in less-than-favorable conditions. As such, all Mossberg 500s feature interchangeable barrels, which provides for a number of different configurations that can quickly turn a 500 into a field gun, a slug gun, a defensive gun or a sport gun. Additionally, they are all easily disassembled to allow for easy cleaning and simple maintenance. The versatility of the line has even earned it a spot with military forces the world over.
The Mossberg 500 series, which includes the typically military issued 590A1, is the only shotgun that has passed the United States Military's Mil-Spec 3443G standards, which just serves to illustrate the superior performance and reliability associated with the Mossberg 590A1.
Modifications by Talos include:
- Custom Barrel Porting for reduced recoil
- Magpul SGA Stock is an ambidextrous, user-configurable buttstock designed to add much-needed adjustability to the tried and true Mossberg 590A1. Featuring a spacer system for length of pull adjustment, improved grip ergonomics, recoil-reducing butt-pad, optional cheek risers for use with optics/raised sights, and other accessories,
- Magpul MOE Forend Handguard featuring an extended length and front/rear hand stops for improved weapon manipulation. Compatible with MOE rails, mounts, and accessories.
- Magpul Forward Sling Mount which clamps onto the barrel and magazine tube. Designed specifically for the A1's heavy walled barrels, it can be configured for use with either Push-Button QD Sling Swivels or one-point clip-in style attachments such as the MS3 Paraclip™, the HK® hook, ITW™ MASH hook, and others. Made from precision cast steel that is Melonite® treated for wear and corrosion resistance.
- CERAKOTE Sniper Grey finish on Barrel, Tube and select parts.
Product Specs | |
Action | Pump Action |
Barrel Length | 51 cm |
Caliber | 12ga |
Capacity | 9 Rounds |
Color | Black |
Finish | Black Parkerized / Cerakote Sniper Grey |
Front Sight | N/A |
Overall Length Collapsed | N/A |
Overall Length Extended | N/A |
Rear Sight | N/A |
Weight | 3288g |
Mossberg
Since 1919, Mossberg® has been the leader in introducing important design breakthroughs to the firearm industry. Many product features pioneered by Mossberg® are now the standards by which all modern firearms are judged. Our design and innovative edge is truly changing the way shooters use shotguns and rifles. We are particularly proud that our Mossberg® pump shotguns are the only shotguns purchased by the United States government that meet or exceed Mil-S-3443 specifications. It is this basis of unquestionable quality that drives Mossberg® to bring reliable, well-built shooting systems to you at an affordable price.