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Customer Reviews for Mossberg & Sons 500A 12 Gauge Shotgun


Mossberg & Sons 500A 12 Gauge Shotgun Buy Now

27 Reviews. 4.4 out of 5 Stars!
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Daniel L on 07/27/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I have to say this was fun right out of the box, however mine was shipped with a different forened which looks to be a Mossberg 500 Synthetic Forearm, .410 Bore, not pictured here which in my opinion is a pleasant surprise. Currently sitting beside M-LOK forend/stock combo waiting to be installed. This is an HD gun that doubles as a clay shooter, the bead sight hasn't let me down.

Jeffrey M on 09/22/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The 500 just feels more robust that the Maverick 88 and is heavier. They say they are the same gun, but I disagree. Love the heat shield already installed on this 500 and the parkerized finish is very nice. I’m just partial to these short barrel shotguns as they are lighter and easier to maneuver. All in all a great defensive shotgun from Mossberg and glad to see Buds has them back in stock after 2 years of gun buying chaos.

Devon S on 06/02/2019
Rating:   2 of 5 Stars!

If you're looking to the replace the foreend, be aware that this did not include an action slide tube and instead the bars were pinned to the existing foreend.

John C on 12/17/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

good deal for what it is. buy it

K. Douglas A on 12/15/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Very happy with my Mossberg 12ga. purchase. Price and shipping can't be best.

Ryan E on 11/20/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Buds had price-matched it for $196 and offered layaway on it, so I put this Mossberg on layaway without hesitation (wasn’t currently in my gun budget). Paid it off before 30 days and they shipped it the day I made my final payment and my FFL received it in 2 days. The new action is pretty stiff, the finish isn’t the best and the pistol grip is not user friendly for lefties for reaching the pump release. It’s the 3rd Mossberg pump in my families collection though, they’re cheap but tough as nails and reliable. There’s no other shotgun (in this price range) that I’d trust my life with more than a Mossberg 500.

Maribell R on 11/08/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I bought this and another shotgun from buds as my “dependable beater” so that I wouldn’t have to worry about scratches out in the field. It was less then spectacular on clays but that’s to be expected on a short barrel chokeless barrel. This gun is aimed more at home defense which was my realistic expectation for this. I took off the stock and installed the included pistol grip. For close quarters up to 40 yards this is perfect with 00 buck or slugs. For 200 you can’t beat a reliable 500.

Jesse P on 07/18/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

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John A S on 04/07/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Typical Mossberg! not the prettiest thing in the safe but it'll go bang every time!!! Heat shield is very cool!

Mark F on 01/16/2013
Rating:   1 of 5 Stars!

Terrible weapon, less than 100 rounds through the weapon, the attachment lug is broke off the barrel. Now i have to pay to send this POS back to Mosssberg. Not real happy, never buy this manufacturer ever again.

Marvin B on 09/25/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great weapn, Looks better than the picture, you have to get one!

Kirk S on 07/12/2012
Rating:   2 of 5 Stars!

Love the look and functionality of this shotgun ... however ... have had many problems with shells falling out of the bottom of the gun while trying to load a new shell from the magazine into the chamber. Haven't had a smith look at yet, but I'll probably have to. I heard nothing but good things about this gun prior to purchasing so maybe I just got a bad apple.

Jason G on 04/06/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great first shotgun. Nothing fancy, but great feel and nice pump action.

Jay M on 02/14/2012
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Not really satisfied for the sole purpose of from what I've been told by Mossberg is this is a discontinued model. It's not listed on their site while I was looking to purchase a forend tube with the action bars. Needed this to install the ATI tactical forend. Also wasn't shipped when it was supposed to be, so it was supposed to be overnighted which turned into 2 days. Live and learn.

John S on 02/06/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great shottie for the price! Great transaction with buds. What more can I say?!

David W on 08/11/2011
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Fast shipping from Buds! Ordered at about 1am Monday morning, shipped Monday and received Wednesday. Functions perfect. The only thing I don't like is the fore arm on the pump action feels a little loose and clanky( it moves from side to side a little) This is my first Mossberg, I am use to an 870 and other semi autos. Should work good for the intended purpose of a home defense or recreation shooting.

Scott F on 06/23/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Typical Mossberg...rough, clanky, and reliable as can be. Shipping from Buds was fast and efficient, as always. Gun arived in cardboard box...kinda sets you back, but then you realize that this is a gun that has been made in America since incpetion, and the price hasn't gone up that much. For a few hundred bucks, you get the most reliable, durable, powerful home defense weapon on the market. This isn't for shooting ducks in a slough...it's for shooting assailants and protecting your family. A little tight in the action at first, but dry cycle it a few hundred times and it feels better.

Daniel K on 06/13/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

First buy with Buds and no complaints. The mossy came at a great price and it was in my hands within a week. I have yet to shoot it (going out tomorrow) but I'm sure it will handle the same as other 500's I've owned. Overall... Very Pleased!

Daniel W on 06/04/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This was bye far my best experience with buds which I have had many and will have many more in the future! This mossberg was cheap and buds had it to me in three days! this shotgun looks awesome and feels well made! Have yet to shoot it but I can't wait! If you want a cheap tactical looking home defense shotgun why not order you will not be disappointed! Always want to give a shout out to "Lost in the hills" gunshop in marsielle's for such a pleasent experience, great FFL dealer to ship to!

Joseph P on 05/06/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great gun for the price my freinds buying one soon and looks really nice in person overall great deal thanks buds

Jerry K on 04/26/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

For the amazing price, this little gem brings a whole lot of love to the party... If you're looking for 'horsepower' - look no further. I even run 3 inchers thru it & she didn't even flinch. 2- 3/4 rounds were a dream thru it. I would recommend a good soft rubber butt-stock if you're going to do any extended shooting!- She'll wear you out shootin' 3 inch ammo. My shoulder was black & blue for a week! - Must have butt-stock! I absolutely love it. A hearty thank's to Bud's... Every experience I've had with -Bud's- has been extremely professional from the beginning, all the way to the very end... "Thank's Bud's!" - "I'll be back"...

Kyle M on 09/29/2010
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Well this is my first shotgun and for $279 cant beat that. Looks great and is great for home defence.

Jeff W on 03/26/2010
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

I got two of these and one of the 50521's and they work perfectly, I did upgrade the forend assembly with the "corncob" and steel tube action bar for more solid feel. I use them for plinking and skeet, never fired a shotgun enough to need a heatshield but it looks cool so all the short barreled 500's have one on, six now and one in the works. I didnt' give it the best rating only because of the cheaper action bar assembly-but I trust them to protect my home no questions. Love the 500's

Mark C on 01/21/2010
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

o.k. here it is, the fore-end is a one piece pump/action with the slides built in to it. if you want to remove it and put a TAC fore-end with rails or a grip you will end up spending about 100 bucks to do it. you will need to buy the fore-end you want then you will have to find the action slide assembly and retaining nut to match it. Mossberg and Bud's have NO info on the weapon, but it for all accounts is a MOSSY 500 with a CHEAP fore-end, heat shield and pistol grip thrown in just for laughs. don't forget to remove the plug when you get it

Michael S on 11/20/2009
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I use this shotgun for home defence, when used with the defence shot shells with pistol grip, the gun is easy to control and spot on target, or should I say spots on target. The goast ring scrued onto the heat sheald brings your eye on the brass front sight ( I recomend useing the buttstock ) if you're aiming with the goast ring !. Ilove the gun, bud's gun shop, and the shipping process. Thank You !

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