Mossberg 500 Retrograde 12 Ga Shotgun – Reliable Workhorse

Description

The Mossberg 500 Retrograde 12 Ga is a shotgun chambered in 12 Gauge with a 18.5-inch barrel and a 5+1 capacity. It comes with a blued barrel finish, a walnut stock and bead sights.

Mossberg 500 Retrograde 12 Ga Overview

The Mossberg 590 is one of the most trusted pump-action shotguns for home defense and duty use. It adds a larger magazine capacity and a heavier construction than the 500, while keeping the same simple, ambidextrous controls.

Design and Features

It uses dual extractors, twin action bars, and an anti-jam elevator for reliable cycling, and the magazine tube can be cleaned by removing the cap. The tang safety works for both left- and right-handed shooters. This configuration has a blued barrel finish, a walnut stock, bead sights, and Cylinder Bore chokes.

Handling in the Field

The 590 is a natural choice for home defense: load it with buckshot, add a light, and practice regularly with the loads you plan to use.

Action and Trigger

The pump action cycles smoothly on twin action bars, and the action release sits behind the trigger guard.

Sights and Optics

Mount the optic of your choice with quality rings or a mount, and zero it with the load you plan to use.

The 12 Gauge Cartridge

The 12 gauge is the most popular shotgun gauge in America, with the widest selection of loads for clays, upland birds, waterfowl, turkey, deer slugs, and home-defense buckshot.

Setup and Accessories

Set your shotgun up for its job: hunters will want a sling and a few choke tubes, clay shooters may add a recoil pad, and a home-defense setup benefits from a weapon light. Pattern every load and choke combination you plan to use.

Ownership Tips

Read the owner manual fully before your first range trip, and keep the manual, box, and receipt with your records for warranty service and resale. Unload the shotgun and confirm it is empty before cleaning. Field-strip it according to the owner manual, scrub the bore with a brush and patches, and wipe carbon from the action and choke threads. Apply a light coat of quality gun oil to the contact points, and wipe the exterior with a lightly oiled cloth before storage.

Product Notes

Shotguns are only as good as the load and choke you pair them with. Birdshot in the 7.5 to 9 range is right for clays and small upland birds, heavier shot sizes for pheasant and waterfowl, and buckshot or slugs for deer and home defense. Pattern the gun on paper at the distance you expect to shoot, and check that your shells match the chamber length stamped on the barrel.

State Laws

Magazine capacity limits, feature restrictions, and transfer rules vary by state and locality. Check your local laws before ordering, and ask your receiving dealer if you are unsure whether this configuration is legal where you live.

Ordering and Transfer

When you order a firearm from MAG5 Firearms, we ship it to the licensed dealer you choose. Your dealer completes the ATF Form 4473 and the background check, and may charge a transfer fee. Local buyers can complete the transfer at our shop. Bring a valid ID, and check your state waiting period before you plan a hunt or a range trip.

Specifications

• Model: 500 Retrograde
• Gauge: 12 Gauge
• Action: Pump-Action
• Barrel: 18.5″
• Barrel Finish: Blued
• Choke: Cylinder Bore
• Capacity: 5+1
• Stock: Walnut
• Sights: Bead
• Overall Length: 39.5″
• Length of Pull: 13.87″
• Weight: 6.75 lbs
• Manufacturer SKU: 50429
• UPC: 015813504294

Before You Buy

Federal law requires firearms bought online to ship to a licensed dealer, and buyers must be 18 or older to buy a shotgun from a dealer. We ship to the FFL dealer of your choice, and your dealer handles the background check and transfer.

Who It Is For

The Mossberg 500 Retrograde 12 Ga is a great fit for hunters, clay shooters, and anyone who wants a versatile shotgun from Mossberg.

Buy the Mossberg 500 Retrograde 12 Ga at MAG5 Firearms

MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Mossberg 500 Retrograde 12 Ga online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more shotguns. For factory details, visit Mossberg.