Mossberg 500
The pump shotgun that's defended homes for decades — affordable, reliable, endlessly available.
Overview
The Mossberg 500 (and its beefier 590 sibling) is a workhorse pump shotgun that's guarded homes and filled game bags for decades. Its tang-mounted safety sits right under your thumb — intuitive and ambidextrous — and it's affordable, rugged, and available everywhere with endless accessories.
Reliability with any load and dead-simple operation make it a top first-shotgun pick. Who it's for: home defense and field use where you want a proven, budget-friendly pump you can set up exactly how you like.





