Mossberg 500A Persuader

[Plinkuh]

Hey all. I'm about to pick one of these up off of a fellow INGOer. My question, being that I'm not a huge shotgun guy is this; what type of fixed choke is on this firearm? I can't seem to find much info on it at all. Manufactured in '02 and its the 500A. I've read some have the fixed cylinder choke?

Any help out there? Thanks in advance guys.

ALSO: Does anyone know if the pistol grip AND butt stock can be installed at the same time?

 

[pute62]

If it's the 18" barrel it's probably a cylinder bore.

 

[Plinkuh]

If it's the 18" barrel it's probably a cylinder bore.

Its a smooth bore 20". Still dunno..

 

[rugertoter]

I believe it should be roll marked on the barrel. I personally prefer the 20" tube over the 18". No particular reason, just like the longer barrel. The Persuader is a nice shot gun too.

 

[Plinkuh]

I believe it should be roll marked on the barrel. I personally prefer the 20" tube over the 18". No particular reason, just like the longer barrel. The Persuader is a nice shot gun too.

Thanks, I'll take a look when I pick it up I s'pose. If it's cylinder, are slugs ok to put through it? Don't know a whole heap about shotguns.

 

[Plinkuh]

Where can I find a good place for accessories for this shotty?

 

[Fordtough25]

Shouldn't be a problem shooting slugs through any choke. Mossberg makes good shotguns!

 

[Plinkuh]

Shouldn't be a problem shooting slugs through any choke. Mossberg makes good shotguns!

Thanks, I've always heard different things pertaining to slugs and chokes. Some say don't shoot any out of full to modified

 

[Fordtough25]

I think the improved cylinder gives you the best accuracy besides a smooth bore or rifled slug barrel. Just grab a couple different types of slugs and practice, you will see what works the best first hand!

 

[Plinkuh]

I think the improved cylinder gives you the best accuracy besides a smooth bore or rifled slug barrel. Just grab a couple different types of slugs and practice, you will see what works the best first hand!

Thanks again, you're pretty damned informative Hey, wouldn't happen to know a good website that's easy to navigate, for accessories for this shotty?

 

[Fordtough25]

Shotgun Accessories, Tactical Shotgun Accessories as well as Defensive shotgun accessories

Just found this with my Google powers. Hope it helps!

 

[Plinkuh]

Shotgun Accessories, Tactical Shotgun Accessories as well as Defensive shotgun accessories

Just found this with my Google powers. Hope it helps!

Thank ya sir! This place is great, located in Indiana! Rep en route

 

[Jtgarner]

I'm pretty sure I have heard bad things about POP guns... Not %100 sure though.
Check out TacticalShotgunner.com They are in IN and are an INGO sight supporter.
I got all of my shotgun upgrades from brownells though. I like them and Midway because they have just about anything for almost any gun.

 

[Fordtough25]

I'm pretty sure I have heard bad things about POP guns... Not %100 sure though.
Check out TacticalShotgunner.com They are in IN and are an INGO sight supporter.
I got all of my shotgun upgrades from brownells though. I like them and Midway because they have just about anything for almost any gun.

True, Brownells is a great site, as well as Cheaper than dirt. Shipping wears me out on some of those sights though, I bought a Beretta 92 mag off Cheaper than dirt once, mag was $16.99, after shipping and handling it cost me $34.99. Gee whiz.

 

[Jtgarner]

Yeah CTD will screw you on shipping. I usually check the three sites just listed (along with a few others depending on what I am looking for) for prices including shipping before I order.
I usually call my dad to see if he needs anything too just in case, so we can split shipping.

 

[Plinkuh]

Yeah CTD will screw you on shipping. I usually check the three sites just listed (along with a few others depending on what I am looking for) for prices including shipping before I order.
I usually call my dad to see if he needs anything too just in case, so we can split shipping.

Thanks man, always grateful for wise advice. Launching some highly awesome rep to your coordinates in 3...2...1...

 

[TREETOP]

The 18.5" and 20" Persuaders have a regular cylinder bore, slugs can be shot without an issue. There's no provision to add a choke unless you have it threaded for one.
If you're referring to the pistol grip that comes in the Mossberg combo kit, it's either the pistol grip or the standard buttstock. If you want a pistol grip buttstock, there are a LOT of aftermarket options including ones with folding stocks.
I prefer the 20" 500s, not so much for the extra 1.5" of barrel but because of the extra 2 or 3 shell capacity. I've had quite a few of both the 18.5" and 20" and they're great shotguns for the money. Some people will call me crazy but I actually prefer the 500 and 590 to the Remington 870.

 

[Plinkuh]

The 18.5" and 20" Persuaders have a regular cylinder bore, slugs can be shot without an issue. There's no provision to add a choke unless you have it threaded for one.
If you're referring to the pistol grip that comes in the Mossberg combo kit, it's either the pistol grip or the standard buttstock. If you want a pistol grip buttstock, there are a LOT of aftermarket options including ones with folding stocks.
I prefer the 20" 500s, not so much for the extra 1.5" of barrel but because of the extra 2 or 3 shell capacity. I've had quite a few of both the 18.5" and 20" and they're great shotguns for the money. Some people will call me crazy but I actually prefer the 500 and 590 to the Remington 870.

Thanks, and yeah I was referring to the pistol grip and stock combo that comes with the shotgun. I did find some nice pistol and butt stock combos. Would a smith be able to thread the barrel easily for the use of chokes? I know the additional barrels are quite costly. How much would a threading be approximately? I know zilch about such things

 

[TREETOP]

I don't know what it would cost, I've never bothered having a 20" shotgun threaded for a choke. I've never seen the need. I would think most 'smiths that specialize in trap/skeet/hunting shotguns would be able to bore and thread the muzzle end for a choke, it's done internally so it might affect the bead sight up front since some barrel material would obviously be taken away. Seems like most shotguns with removable chokes are vent rib models.

Another option you might consider, Mossberg makes a different 500 combo that has a regular stock but 2 barrels- an 18.5" and I think a 28" vent rib. That might be more of an all-around gun if you're looking to shoot longer distances (which I'm assuming you are since you're asking about chokes). The downfall is it'll be the 6-shot version instead of the 8-shot. The 20" model has a longer magazine tube that they don't make a longer barrel for, but the 6-shot version has all kinds of barrels available.