Is Mossberg 500 a cruiser?
These Mossberg 500, 590, and Maverick 88 Cruiser models are offered in 6-shot (18.5″ barrel) or 8-shot (20″ barrel) configurations, and all are fit with our traditional pistol grip.
What is the Mossberg 500 Persuader?
The Mossberg 500 Persuader is the pump-action shotgun you can count on for your security needs. In its commercial form, the Persuader shotgun is a virtual duplicate of the proven Mossberg military 500 model, and is the only pump-action shotgun ever to pass all stringent U. S. Military MIL-SPEC 3443 standards.
How many rounds does a Mossberg Persuader hold?
The Mossberg 590 holds 8 shells in the magazine plus 1 shell in the chamber for a total of 9 shells. This is when using 2 3/4 inch shells. Reduce the capacity by 1 when using 3 inch shells. The 8 shot Model 500 Persuader holds 7 in the magazine and 1 in the chamber for a total of 8 shells.
What is the effective range of a Mossberg 500?
Mossberg 500
| Mossberg 590A1 | |
|---|---|
| Muzzle velocity | 1,325 ft/s (404 m/s) for 12-gauge, 23⁄4″, 00 buckshot load 1,560 ft/s (480 m/s) for 12-gauge 437-grain rifled slug |
| Effective firing range | 130 ft (40 m) |
| Maximum firing range | 165 ft (50 m) for shot, 980 ft (300 m) for slugs |
| Feed system | varies, 2+1 to 8+1 rounds; internal tube magazine |
What is a Mossberg 500 Cruiser?
The Mossberg 500 Cruiser is a 12-gauge, pump-action shotgun with an 18 1/2 inch barrel and an ergonomic pistol grip. Perfect for a range of shooting applications from hunting and recreational shooting to personal and home defense, the Mossberg 500 Cruiser is one shotgun that will not soon leave your collection.
What is a Mossberg Cruiser?
The Mossberg 500 Tactical Cruiser is a 12-gauge, pump-action shotgun with a 3-inch chamber. The magazine tube has a 6-shot capacity, which is more than enough for self-defense. The shotgun also features an 18.5-inch barrel and an overall length of 28.75 inches.
Is the Mossberg Persuader a 500?
The Mossberg Persuader is one version of the Mossberg 500 shotgun, produced by O.F. The shotgun’s barrel is 18.5 inches long, making the entire shotgun a length of 38.5 inches. However, many different sized barrels may be used with this gun, making it a highly customizable and versatile shotgun.
When was the Mossberg 500 Persuader made?
As one may guess based on its name, the Mossberg 500 Persuader is a shotgun that traces its lineage all the way back to 1961 when the Mossberg 500 Series made its debut.
Can you ghost load a Mossberg 500?
It cannot be done in a Mossberg 500 because the shell lifter rises up under the bolt when the action is closed. Ghost loading is only possible in those guns where the shell lifter stay down when the action is closed.
Can a Mossberg 500 shoot 3 inch shells?
Yes, you can shoot 2 3/4 shell in a 3 inch chamber. It usually says this on the barrel of the Mossy 500. 2 3/4 is the most common size. 3 inch offer more powerful loads.
Is a Mossberg Cruiser a pistol?
If there’s no buttstock and the overall length is less than 26 inches, then the firearm is technically a handgun. In this case, the Mossberg Compact Cruiser 500 and 590 are firearms that don’t have a buttstock, are under 26 inches in overall length, and fire shotgun shells.
What kind of stock does Mossberg Persuader Cruiser have?
The Mossberg 500 Persuader comes with a traditional stock, without a pistol grip. The Mossberg 500 Persuader Cruiser has a pistol grip and doesn’t come with a stock (though, you can add one). I added the UTG Picatinny rail you see.
How many shells does a Mossberg 500 Persuader hold?
The Mossberg 500 Persuader 12 gauge pump action shotgun has a 6+1-round capacity for 2¾-inch shells. The synthetic black stock and Insight forend are durable and rugged. The Mossberg 500 Persuader 12 gauge holds six shells of 00 buchshot, plus one in the chamber.
What’s the difference between a cruiser and a Persuader?
There is the Mossberg 500 Persuader and the Mossberg 500 Persuader/Cruiser. For the sake of unconfusing this matter, I will refer to the “Persuader/Cruiser” as simply the “Cruiser.” Technically, the Cruiser is the Mossberg Persuader Cruiser. The Cruiser is a sub-category of the Persuader.
What kind of grip does the Persuader have?
The Mossberg 500 Persuader comes with a stock and pistol grip. The Mossberg 500 Cruiser only comes with a pistol grip. You can get 18 3/4 barrel inch or 20-inch barrel sizes on either. The Persuader has steel trigger housing, the Cruiser has polymer.