MOSSBERG 500 SLUGSTER

Posted Jun 14, 2023

The Mossberg 500 Slugster is a pump-action shotgun designed to be a reliable and accurate weapon in close quarters shooting. The Slugster is an improvement over the Mossberg 500, featuring a heavy-gauge barrels, improved accuracy, and better handling. The Slugster is versatile, too, able to shoot either 2¾” or 3” slugs with a variety of chokes.

I know a Shotgun is a special weapon and holds a certain place in my heart so my excitement for checking out the Mossberg 500 Slugster’s handling and accuracy was very high. After checking it out I can say that the Slugster is a great shotgun and is definitely worth the money.

The Mossberg 500 Slugster is made of a corrosion-resistant, parkerized steel that gives it a nice dark finish and helps protect the barrel from environmental damage. The gun also has a variety of features that make it an ideal choice for hunting, defense, and target shooting. The barrel is slightly heavier than the standard Mossberg 500, making it more accurate at longer distances and more comfortable in the hand.

The Slugster features a vented rib, which helps to reduce recoil and improve accuracy. The barrel also features a white-bead front sight, making it easier to quickly acquire and accurately target a distant target. The Slugster also has an extended magazine tube which increases its capacity to seven rounds. This is a great feature for home defense and is especially useful if you anticipate being in a situation where you will need to rapidly fire multiple rounds. The gun also features a unified barrel clamp, which makes it easier to switch out and carry different barrels for specific tasks.

I found the stock to be solid and ergonomic, and it comes with a kick-stop adjustable recoil pad. The stock also features a detachable magazine tube as well as a built-in pistol grip. I found the recoil to be minimal and the action to be smooth and fast.

The Mossberg 500 Slugster is a great choice for hunting and home defense and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable and accurate shotgun. The Slugster is also great for target shooting and comes with three chokes – improved cylinder ( IC ), full (F), and modified (M). I found the modified choke to be great for trap shooting and other sporting clays.

Overall, I was highly impressed with the performance of the Mossberg 500 Slugster. The gun is solidly built and the vented rib and adjustable recoil pad help to keep the felt recoil low while maximizing accuracy. The unified barrel allows for quick change outs to either two or three-inch shells, making the gun very versatile. It is also affordable, priced at just over $400, making it an excellent value.

In conclusion, the Mossberg 500 Slugster is a great choice for anyone looking for an accurate and reliable shotgun. The detachable magazine tube and adjustable recoil pad help to keep the felt recoil low while the threaded barrel makes it easy to switch out barrels for different tasks. The price is also very reasonable and makes it a great value for the quality and features it offers. The Slugster is versatile and reliable, making it a great choice for home defense, hunting, and target shooting.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• High quality construction and quality materials make for a reliable and robust firearm

• Increased accuracy thanks to the rifled barrel

• Economical yet powerful weapon choice

• Ability to fire a variety of shotgun shells

• Lightweight and compact

• Ready to fire right out of the box

Cons:

• Limited to firing slugs only

• More expensive than other shotguns in its class

• Heavy recoil when firing slugs

• Slugs are more expensive than traditional shotgun shells

Who Should Buy

This weapon was designed for hunting and home defense, so anyone legally able to own a gun should consider buying it. It should not be used by those without the necessary training on how to safely and accurately use such a weapon. Individuals under the age of 18 should not purchase the Mossberg 500 Slugster, as it is illegal for minors to own firearms.

Comparisons

MOSSBERG 500 SLUGSTER	SMITH & WESSON M&P 12	REMINGTON 870 EXPRESS MAGNUM	WINCHESTER SXP BLACK SHADOW
Gauge/Caliber	12 Gauge	12 Gauge	12 Gauge
Capacity	6	10	5 plus 1
Barrel Length	18.5"	16"	28"
Stock	Synthetic	Black Synthetic	Synthetic Black Matte
Finish	Matte Blued	Matte Black	Matte Black
Weight	8 lbs.	7.1 lbs.	6.75 lbs.

Features / Specs

• 12 Gauge

• Rifled Slug barrel with adjustable rifle sights

• Reduced Length of Pull stock

• Length: 30"

• Weight: 7.25 lb

• Finish: Matte Blued

• Capacity: 5 Rounds

• Chamber: 3", 2.75", and 1.75"

• Choke: Rifled

• Stock: Synthetic

Popular Accessories

Mossberg 500 Synthetic Stock

Sling

Forend & Rear Pistol Grip

Oversized Safety

Ghost Ring Sights

Scope Mounts

Extended Magazine Tube

Heat Shield

FlexiTab Recoil System

Cantilever Mounts

Accuracy

The Mossberg 500 Slugster is a dependable and accurate weapon. This shotgun is a popular and trusted choice for deer hunting. Its accuracy comes from its smoothbore barrel, which is capable of spinning 12-gauge slugs up to 2 3/4" shells and aftermarket slug barrels are available in rifled designs, allowing you to further enhance the accuracy of this shotgun. The Mossberg 500 Slugster is an especially accurate shotgun and is capable of firing accurately at targets up to 100 yards. This shotgun is reliable and durable, suitable for extended hunting outings.