Mossberg 500 12-Gauge Shotgun with 28" Barrel and Accu-Choke System (Model 50430)

The Mossberg 500 12-gauge shotgun with 28" barrel is a pump-action workhorse that's earned its reputation through millions of deployments in the field, at the range, and in the hands of hunters who demand reliability without compromise. Model 50430 combines the mechanical simplicity that made the 500 Series an industry standard with a 28-inch ventilated rib barrel suited to hunting and sporting applications. The Accu-Choke system gives you flexibility to match your shot pattern to game and distance—swap chokes and adapt the gun to the task at hand.

What sets this shotgun apart isn't flashy engineering; it's the fundamentals executed right. Dual extractors, steel-to-steel lockup, twin action bars, and an anti-jam elevator mean the 500 cycles smoothly and reliably when it matters. The ambidextrous safety keeps the gun ready whether you shoulder it from the right or left. Walnut furniture and a corncob forend deliver classic shotgun handling with genuine durability—not cosmetic fluff. The drilled and tapped receiver opens the door to optics and accessories, and Mossberg's broad ecosystem of interchangeable barrels means you can refit this gun for different roles without buying another shotgun.

At 7.5 pounds and 47.5 inches overall with a fixed 13.87-inch length of pull, the 500 balances pointability with control. The dual-bead sighting system gets you on target quickly. Load it with 5+1 capacity and you've got enough rounds for hunting, clay sports, or defensive work. This is a 12-gauge that works—in brush, in boats, on clay courses, and in conditions where failure isn't an option.

Key Features

• Pump-action mechanism with dual extractors and steel-to-steel lockup for reliable cycling
• 28-inch ventilated rib barrel optimized for hunting and sport shooting
• Accu-Choke interchangeable choke system for pattern customization
• Ambidextrous safety accessible to right- and left-handed shooters
• Drilled and tapped receiver ready for mounting optics and accessories
• Twin action bars and anti-jam elevator for smooth, jam-free operation
• Walnut stock and corncob forend for classic feel and durability
• 3-inch chamber for standard and magnum loads
• Dual-bead sighting system for quick target acquisition

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mossberg 500 suitable for hunting?

Yes. The 28-inch barrel and 3-inch chamber make it well-suited to upland hunting, waterfowl, and other game applications. The ventilated rib aids sight picture, and the Accu-Choke system lets you dial in the right pattern for your hunting scenario.

Can I change the barrel or add optics?

Yes to both. The receiver is drilled and tapped, so you can mount a scope or red dot. Mossberg makes a broad range of interchangeable 500 barrels, so you can refit this shotgun for different purposes—hunting, home defense, sport shooting—without buying a different gun.

What's the capacity and how does the safety work?

The gun holds 5+1 (five in the tube, one in the chamber). The safety is ambidextrous, positioned for easy reach by both right- and left-handed shooters.

What comes in the box?

We do not have information on what accessories or items are included. Contact our team for details on what ships with this model.