Magpul furniture and a Parkerized finish give this Mossberg 500 a tactical look. It is a 12 gauge pump with a 20 inch barrel, an eight-round magazine and a black finish.

Parkerizing is a phosphate coating that resists rust and cuts glare. The Magpul stock and forend are tough synthetic parts with good grip, and many owners like the way they fit the hand. A 20 inch barrel is a handy length for use around the house, in a vehicle or on the farm. Test your chosen ammunition before you trust it in the field or for carry, and stick with what runs well.

Eight rounds is a generous supply for a pump gun. With the right loads, it works for home defense, predator control and even deer where slug use is allowed. The 500 is simple and rugged, and it will feed almost any shell you give it.

Practice with your chosen load and learn how the gun patterns at the distances you expect. It ships to a North Carolina FFL dealer, where the background check is completed at pickup.