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Mossberg 500 Persuader

robomanroboman Member Posts: 6,436
edited February 2004 in General Discussion
Just saw one of these things in a CDNN Investments Catlog and I had a few questions. They seem to be selling it for $199 so it seems like a heck of a steal. However, I was just curious about how well they performed. It looked like it could be a good home defense shotgun, considering it has no stock, only a pistol grip.

How well do they work? Is the recoil pretty harsh on the hands? Here's a picture of the thing:

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  • PATBUZZARDPATBUZZARD Member Posts: 3,556 ✭
    edited November -1
    they are FUN!! My cousin bought one, and modded the hell out of it, added a folding stock, side saddle, customized front pistol grip and a hole slew of other after market parts. Recoil, even with 3inch mags is very controllable. It is cool looking, and very intimidating. Go for it!

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  • offerorofferor Member Posts: 8,625 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    They are a pretty good gun. The recoil is more manageable if you put a pistol grip on the fore end too, but this is not a bad config; they've been around a long time at that price, actually.

    The Rem 870 is a stronger gun, but you pay for the difference.

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  • gunpaqgunpaq Member Posts: 4,607 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Through a Knoxx folder on one of those and you will really have a toy.

    Pack slow, fall stable, pull high, hit dead center.
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  • njretcopnjretcop Member Posts: 7,975
    edited November -1
    I have one just like it, only difference, mine has a heat shield and both the pistol grip and regular stock.

    Thinking of selling it! The safe is getting full. I know, buy a new safe, haha.


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  • gunpaqgunpaq Member Posts: 4,607 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have been looking for a used 590 that accepts a bayonet. No shotgun or rifle is complete as a defense weapon unless it has a bayonet.[:D]

    You can find the 500 Persuaders a lot cheaper in the shops and auctions for up to $75 less in excellent condition.

    Pack slow, fall stable, pull high, hit dead center.
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  • NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I can tell you from yrs of use of the 500 persuader they are a great gun.Of course these were stocked ones!The one that mounts in the front seat/floor of my cruiser took yrs of abuse from jarring and shooting.We switched to the 590 now but I still keep one on hand in my personal inventory.As for the pistol grip I have a Winchester 1300 Speed Pump pistol grip,its not uncomfortable but control is limitedat best under stringent conditions.


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  • IAMACLONE_2IAMACLONE_2 Member Posts: 4,725
    edited November -1
    Old retail was $125, a few years ago.. bought 2 used ones for $150 about 6mo ago
    Good for what they are.
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