500 J.I.C. Mossberg Shotgun

Skat · 03-02-2008, 05:26 PM

So I recently saw an Ad for this thing and wanted to know some opinions and thoughts about it. Thanks in advance for the input.

O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. - Firearms, Shotguns, Rifles, Accessories, and Precision Machining

-Skat

GlockMeister · 03-02-2008, 05:32 PM

For those looking for a home protection shotgun, those are what I've suggested to them just about every time....Not priced that bad either.

damage855 · 03-03-2008, 07:50 PM

Already have the shotgun, I think I could make the tube with some PVC and threaded end caps. one secound thought I have and old single shot 12ga I have not used in a while maybey I should build me a small cache somewhere.

RJ Stewart · 03-04-2008, 02:58 AM

I have yet to talk to a single shotgunning person who endorses pistol grip shotguns. They all to the last man say they are too hard to control and strongly advise against getting them.

Skat · 03-04-2008, 12:54 PM

Good to know.. Thanks RJ

stitchclimber · 03-04-2008, 06:36 PM

RJ I couldn't agree more. I got myself one of those pistol grip cruisers, and immediately put a stock on it. I couldn't hit a thing with it and its a killer on your shooting wrist.
Now I'm trying to sell it to finance an AR.

RJ Stewart · 03-05-2008, 01:05 AM

I'd love to have an AR, an AK or even an SKS, but there's nowhere close for me to ever shoot them, and I'm in an apartment. Home defense with an AR is pretty much out.

jimkim · 03-07-2008, 01:54 PM

Love the mod. 500 but I would checkout a pawnshop first just bought one here a month ago for 100 plus tax really good shape too it now sports an 18.5" barrell

damage855 · 03-07-2008, 02:01 PM

I have a pistol grip for the moss 500 but it is in the bottom of my "gun parts" box. used it a few times to carry it in my backpack when hiking. it totally hid the shotgun and you could just reach back and pull it out with on hand but yeah you cant aim it for nothing. my moss now has a knoxx comp stock on it much better makes shooting 3inch slugs fell like 2 3/4 bird shot.

rondog · 03-07-2008, 02:10 PM

Currently on sale at my local Big 5 Sporting Goods....

Big 5 Sporting Goods - Weekly Ad Specials

Any opinions?

chewy4480 · 03-25-2008, 12:46 PM

you could change the pistol grip to a folding stock and have the best of both worlds.

ArkansasHunter · 03-25-2008, 01:11 PM

Skat though the list price is high, you can prolly buy it a lot cheaper.
I bought my son this one for $ 360.00 out the door, so even if you bought the shotgun at the link you posted, that dang tube must have a heck of a Mark up !
And the shotgun is a standard 500 model with a hand grip and 18" barrel.
For the money you can do better, if you want to...A.H

sell33 · 03-25-2008, 01:34 PM

I bought one exactly like that one ^^^^^ except i believe it was a 500....a little beat up but only 100 bucks....

Coeloptera · 03-25-2008, 05:39 PM

I got the Persuader configuration with an 8-shot mag and 20" barrel for $250.00 at a Big 5 Sporting Goods. I got the display model, so they knocked 10% off. It has a synthetic stock, but I want to get a topfold (among other things) for it.

A pistol grip, at best, is for messing around and maybe practicing shooting from the hip. Which is harder than some people think it is.

I wonder...how is the 590 a 9 shot? If the barrel is 20", the mag can't be any longer than the one on the 8 shot, can it?

Also, since I've been using it, I'm noticing fine scratches along the bottom of the mag, where the slide works. I lubricate it, but is this unavoidable?

- Coeloptera

simpleman601 · 03-25-2008, 05:54 PM

Ive got the 590 Mariner it came with regular stock and pistol grip. Pistol grip is good for compact but not really practical unless at point blank range plus i shoot 3'' mag 00 buck and recoil well its pretty bad with pistol grip... jus my $0.02

billy · 03-25-2008, 11:38 PM

03-02-2008, 05:26 PM	#1
Skat Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0)	500 J.I.C. Mossberg Shotgun So I recently saw an Ad for this thing and wanted to know some opinions and thoughts about it. Thanks in advance for the input. O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. - Firearms, Shotguns, Rifles, Accessories, and Precision Machining -Skat

03-02-2008, 05:32 PM	#2
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 4,923 Trader Rating: (0)	For those looking for a home protection shotgun, those are what I've suggested to them just about every time....Not priced that bad either. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

03-03-2008, 07:50 PM	#3
damage855 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina / Lake Norman Posts: 886 Trader Rating: (0)	Already have the shotgun, I think I could make the tube with some PVC and threaded end caps. one secound thought I have and old single shot 12ga I have not used in a while maybey I should build me a small cache somewhere. __________________ If total goverment control will make us all safer, then why are prisons so dangerous?

03-04-2008, 06:36 PM	#6
stitchclimber Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The great northwest Posts: 928 Trader Rating: (0)	RJ I couldn't agree more. I got myself one of those pistol grip cruisers, and immediately put a stock on it. I couldn't hit a thing with it and its a killer on your shooting wrist. Now I'm trying to sell it to finance an AR. __________________ turning up the radio, got just enough religion and a half tank of gas...

03-07-2008, 02:01 PM	#9
damage855 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina / Lake Norman Posts: 886 Trader Rating: (0)	I have a pistol grip for the moss 500 but it is in the bottom of my "gun parts" box. used it a few times to carry it in my backpack when hiking. it totally hid the shotgun and you could just reach back and pull it out with on hand but yeah you cant aim it for nothing. my moss now has a knoxx comp stock on it much better makes shooting 3inch slugs fell like 2 3/4 bird shot. __________________ If total goverment control will make us all safer, then why are prisons so dangerous?

03-04-2008, 02:58 AM	#4
RJ Stewart Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0)	I have yet to talk to a single shotgunning person who endorses pistol grip shotguns. They all to the last man say they are too hard to control and strongly advise against getting them.

03-04-2008, 12:54 PM	#5
Skat Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0)	Good to know.. Thanks RJ

03-05-2008, 01:05 AM	#7
RJ Stewart Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0)	I'd love to have an AR, an AK or even an SKS, but there's nowhere close for me to ever shoot them, and I'm in an apartment. Home defense with an AR is pretty much out.

03-07-2008, 01:54 PM	#8
jimkim Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: eastman GA Posts: 1,759 Trader Rating: (0)	Love the mod. 500 but I would checkout a pawnshop first just bought one here a month ago for 100 plus tax really good shape too it now sports an 18.5" barrell

03-07-2008, 02:10 PM	#10
rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 1,234 Trader Rating: (0)	Currently on sale at my local Big 5 Sporting Goods.... Big 5 Sporting Goods - Weekly Ad Specials Any opinions?

03-25-2008, 12:46 PM	#11
chewy4480 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 101 Trader Rating: (0)	you could change the pistol grip to a folding stock and have the best of both worlds.

03-25-2008, 01:11 PM	#12
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,504 Trader Rating: (0)	Skat though the list price is high, you can prolly buy it a lot cheaper. I bought my son this one for $ 360.00 out the door, so even if you bought the shotgun at the link you posted, that dang tube must have a heck of a Mark up ! And the shotgun is a standard 500 model with a hand grip and 18" barrel. For the money you can do better, if you want to...A.H

03-25-2008, 01:34 PM	#13
sell33 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,041 Trader Rating: (0)	I bought one exactly like that one ^^^^^ except i believe it was a 500....a little beat up but only 100 bucks....

03-25-2008, 05:39 PM	#14
Coeloptera Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,546 Trader Rating: (0)	I got the Persuader configuration with an 8-shot mag and 20" barrel for $250.00 at a Big 5 Sporting Goods. I got the display model, so they knocked 10% off. It has a synthetic stock, but I want to get a topfold (among other things) for it. A pistol grip, at best, is for messing around and maybe practicing shooting from the hip. Which is harder than some people think it is. I wonder...how is the 590 a 9 shot? If the barrel is 20", the mag can't be any longer than the one on the 8 shot, can it? Also, since I've been using it, I'm noticing fine scratches along the bottom of the mag, where the slide works. I lubricate it, but is this unavoidable? - Coeloptera

03-25-2008, 05:54 PM	#15
simpleman601 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 84 Trader Rating: (0)	Ive got the 590 Mariner it came with regular stock and pistol grip. Pistol grip is good for compact but not really practical unless at point blank range plus i shoot 3'' mag 00 buck and recoil well its pretty bad with pistol grip... jus my $0.02

03-25-2008, 11:38 PM	#16
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 10,865 Trader Rating: (0)	__________________ i'll keep an eye out for ya!