Finally got my first gun!

She should serve you well. With two barrels, that's an excellent starter for a firearm collection - lots of stuff you can do with it. Enjoy, and let us know how it shoots!

Congrats on finally joining the club! That's a nice gun you've got.

now, you must do the proper thing. PIMP IT OUT!

Congratulations on your purchase.

12 gauge you say? I think you did well.

Spouse has a 20 gauge with a 22" barrel. I usually use a Imp Cyl choke on hers for slug duty.

May I remind you to open that action and look on the LEFT side inside that reciever to ensure your BARREL matches the rest of the RECIEVER without any gaps?

May I remind you to check that front screw on the ammunition tube to make sure it's tight?

Did you get the little strip of metal that comes with the three choke tubes with the gun? Mossberg makes those where you insert one of the side tabs into the choke itself at the barrel end (AFTER checking to make SURE you are unloaded, magazine empty, action open and safe engaged)

I think you will enjoy the gun very much.

Be careful when firing Brennekes (Or whatever you shoot) at 1450 feet per second, there will be a bit of fire blast and a good kick like a mule shoe into your shoulder. Anything faster will generate harder recoil.

Good luck!

Ha, that was my first gun, too, with the same 2 barrels. It's still probably my most versatile gun.

you now the gun that you can seriously kill every huntable thing in north America. congrats

Oh yes, one more thing if I may.

Check that magazine tube sling holder from time to time if you put a sling on your gun.

You may notice that sling holder rotates a little bit until it runs out of thread and lets go.

If I were limited to only one gun, it would be a setup like yours. You can defend your home, put meat on the table, and have fun with shooting sports. Good choice.

I think the 500 is one of the best economical, general purpose shotguns ever made. I have two of them right now.

Be safe and have fun.

I think the 500 is one of the best economical, general purpose shotguns ever made. I have two of them right now.

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I would agree. Along with the 870 Remington Wingmaster. Two very durable and dependable shotguns.

I don't know if I would store it in ether a gun-sock or a hard case. Most of the gun-socks will hold moisture next to the metal of your firearm. At least with a hard case you can toss some desiccant packs in with the firearm.

I think your best bet would be to pick up a cheap gun safe or gun locker and put a goldenrod in it. That would give you piece of mind that the gun is stored properly, and every time you open it you will be reminded how lonely your mossy is. They really are communal beasts. They need friends for a long happy life.

Congratulations on your first gun!

I had gun socks on both guns religiously until we learned to simply place the weapons in a alert status after a few pretend breaking in drills.... we discovered just how long it takes to remove gun sock, open trigger cable, load shells.. etc.

I "died" while choosing the key for the gun's cable in about 12 seconds from wife who pretended to be bad guy invading home.

Now that the guns are ready, they are wiped down weekly and cleaned after each range shoot, otherwise they are left as they are ready to go in less time than you can read this post.

I have soft cases for each gun to take to gunsmith, range or whatever. One of the cases can carry both shotguns backpack style if things got bad. If memory serves they were simple gander type cases that cost me like 100 dollars for the two. They did let me exchange and credit a too short case for a better one so all is well.

I think the gun socks are placed into service last winter as door draft blocks. That should tell you something.

I think to wash gun socks and keep them ready to wrap the sightmark reflex sights should transport happen in the future so they dont get smashed.

Fine selection. I have a spot in my heart for the 500 (see my sig line).

i have the same gun its one of my favorite guns I own. Enjoy!!

Congratulations!

Not everyone knows this about the M500, but if it is loaded and you want to unload it, you don't have to cycle all the shells through the action. Reach up inside the loading port and depress the little arm on the left side, and the shells will come out of the magazine right in your hand.

Parker

You made a great choice! That gun will serve well for your entire life if you treat it well. Mossy 500 and/or Rem 870 are "must owns" in my book.

Congrats! I bet it will not be your last. Everybody needs a .22 after they have a 12 guage.

Nice gun. Happy hunting, collecting and shooting.

Reamber this that shotgun has 2 enemies throught out your life. Rust and politicans so protect them from both.

Way to go!!!

Get a Limbsave slip on recoil pad for it.

Congrats!