Fit is what makes a shotgun shoot well, and the Flex system is built to adjust it. The Flex 500 All-Purpose is a 12 gauge pump with a 3" chamber, a 28" barrel, a 5+1 capacity, and a black synthetic finish.

The Flex name refers to Mossberg's interchangeable stock system, so you can change the stock to fit the shooter instead of buying a second gun. A family with a youth, a woman, and a tall husband can share one shotgun.

A 28" barrel is a fine length for doves, ducks, clay birds, and general field use. The 3" chamber accepts a wide range of loads. The all-purpose label means it is meant to do a bit of everything, from the bird field to the clay course.

Synthetic stocks handle rain and rough treatment. Black is plain but practical.

Price is a bit above a basic pump because of the Flex features. If you do not need adjustability, a plain Mossberg 500 costs less. If you do, it saves money over time.

Listed new. It ships to a North Carolina FFL dealer for pickup and the background check.