Questions & Answers

• Q: Will the 500 cycle the shorter 1 3/4" shells?

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  • Asked 04/23/2022 09:13 by Charles A

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  Charles, yes but I would recommend a mini shell adapter. Buds has some in stock and relatively inexpensive. Hope this helps and here's a link to it if interested....... https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/36595/opsol+texas+miniclip+mini-clip+for+mossberg+500+590+12+gauge+1+round+polymer+black+finish

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• Q: What is the difference between this and the A1 version?

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  • Asked 04/12/2022 12:55 by Nuno M

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  Nuno, the A1 model has a 20" heavy-walled barrel with heat shield and durable Parkerized finish, ghost ring sights, 8+1 capacity, and OAL of 41".
  The model you linked to has 18.5" barrel (not heavy walled), blued barrel finish, front bead sight, 5+1 capacity, and OAL of 39.5".
  Have a great day!

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• Q: Can I get this to CA

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  • Asked 07/25/2021 02:58 by Joseph G

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  yes it is 100% legal in CA https://www.budsgunshop.com/feeds/state_reg/california_restrictions.pdf

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• Q: Steel shot, that will be most likely be somewhere between 6-3 shot, but how do I know for this gun? Factory marking on barrel?

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  • Asked 01/29/2020 18:27 by Dave I

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  David, most modern barrels with improved through Modified Chokes can take steel shot no issue. For safety and warranty reasons, I suggest verifying with Mossberg at Tel: (203) 230-5300 [Call: (203) 230-5300] | 8:00am-4:30pm Eastern or by online inquiry here : https://www.mossberg.com/contact-us/

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• Q: Is the trigger assembly metal or plastic (like other 500s)?

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  • Asked 01/02/2020 16:19 by Kase W

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  Kase, this shotgun has a Polymer/Plastic Trigger Assembly Sir.
• Q: Can I purchase a longer barrel at a later date?

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  • Asked 10/15/2019 16:09 by Charles R. G

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  Charles, Yes you can replace barrels on this shotgun. Here is a list of 25 different Mossberg 500 series replacement barrels BUDs has in stock.------https://www.budsgunshop.com/search.php/category/636/type/Barrels/manu/83/sort/best-selling

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• Q: Does anyone know the length of pull on the Mossberg 500 Retro? Thank you.

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  • Asked 06/22/2019 17:18 by Richard T

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  13.87 inches see ******Gauge 12
  Capacity 5+1
  Chamber 3"
  Barrel Length 18.5"
  Sight Bead
  Choke Cylinder Bore
  LOP Type Fixed
  **********LOP 13.87"
  Barrel Finish Blued
  Stock Finish Walnut
  Weight 6.75
  Length 39.5"
  UPC 015813504294