GUNS, Mossberg 500 Special Purpose Home Defense, Barrel Length 18.5" Pump Action 12 Gauge Shotgun $280 shipped @ kygunco

http://www.kygunco.com/products2.cfm/id/59133/name/mossberg-500-...

Description:
Mossberg 500 Special Purpose Persuader home defense 12 gauge 3" and 2 3/4" shotgun featuring a 18.5" cylinder bore barrel, 5+1 capacity, and a synthetic foreend and stock with 12.75" length of pull.

High security is fine; high maintenance isn't. Enter the Mossberg 500 Persuader shotgun -- the pump-action shotguns you can count on for your security needs. This has the credentials and track record to prove it. The only pump-action shotguns ever to pass all stringent U. S. Military Mil-Spec 3443 standards. Use the 500 Persuader at home- these guns are dependable and economical.

Manufacturer Number 52134
Action Pump
Barrel Length 18-1/2"
Caliber 12 Gauge
3" Chamber, takes 3" and 2/3" shotshells
Capacity 6 shot capacity with 2-3/4" shells
Finish Matte Black
Material Rugged synthetic stock and forearm
Sights Bead front sight
Weight 6 3/4 lbs

Thanks Mark

Anyone have experience shooting this? I am just starting to look for a 12 gauge for home defense and am not sure what to get. I have been seeing a lot of deals for the different variations of the Mossberg 500, but want to be certain it is a good one. I've been talking with some of the guys at our range and none of them has shot one. Any input on these would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

-couponman77

My husband bought the 20 gauge version with pistol grip as a Christmas gift for me this past year. I wanted a home defense shotgun and since I'm a very small female, he felt I would be more comfortable with the 20 gauge. I love it. It is fun to shoot and easy to maintain. No problems with it so far.

LiquidSilver said:   couponman77 said:   Anyone have experience shooting this? I am just starting to look for a 12 gauge for home defense and am not sure what to get. I have been seeing a lot of deals for the different variations of the Mossberg 500, but want to be certain it is a good one. I've been talking with some of the guys at our range and none of them has shot one. Any input on these would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!This is a good shotgun for the house. If you don't like the shoulder stock, you could always swap it out for a pistol grip. The 500 line is basically all the same except for the furniture and finish. I like ghost ring sights, but that is just personal preference. The shotgun itself will function the same no matter which version you get.

Would there be any advantage to getting the kit that came with both the 18" and 28" barrels? Just wondering because the kit also comes with the pistol grip. Here is the one I'm talking about Bud's. Thanks!

dougtaylor1 said:   couponman77 said:   LiquidSilver said:   couponman77 said:   Anyone have experience shooting this? I am just starting to look for a 12 gauge for home defense and am not sure what to get. I have been seeing a lot of deals for the different variations of the Mossberg 500, but want to be certain it is a good one. I've been talking with some of the guys at our range and none of them has shot one. Any input on these would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!This is a good shotgun for the house. If you don't like the shoulder stock, you could always swap it out for a pistol grip. The 500 line is basically all the same except for the furniture and finish. I like ghost ring sights, but that is just personal preference. The shotgun itself will function the same no matter which version you get.

Would there be any advantage to getting the kit that came with both the 18" and 28" barrels? Just wondering because the kit also comes with the pistol grip. Here is the one I'm talking about Bud's. Thanks!

The 28" barrel adds the ability to take it out hunting or shooting trap. Looks like a decent deal.

Thanks LiquidSilver & dougtaylor1! You guys have helped out a lot!