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Mossberg 18 1/2" vs. 20"
- Thread starter nelso
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The 20" is 7 rounds +1 in the tube....I actually have both the 18.5" and the 20"....both are fine shotguns, both are good for HD, usually i would think you don't need 2 extra shots, unles planning on a zombie invasion, but what the heck...why not? Basically, go with ever your most comfortable and happy with. -BamaXD (a happy Mossberg owner)
It's generally much easier to buy a additional barrel for the 18.5" model 500. You can get barrels for shooting clays, hunting, slugs, even a muzzle loader.
AFAIK, there are no accessory barrels for the 20" model. However, the 20" barrel model does hold two more rounds than the 18.5" barrel.
AFAIK, there are no accessory barrels for the 20" model. However, the 20" barrel model does hold two more rounds than the 18.5" barrel.
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I picked up a "combo" set Mossberg 500 about 12 years ago. It is a synthetic stocked version with an 18.5" and a 28" barrel. That setup is a lot of gun for the money - $200 if I remember correctly. It was something of an impulse purchase so I've only put maybe 100 rounds through it (I've mostly shot my Wingmaster's for clays). The 18.5" is definitely a pretty handy length for in-house use, although I doubt another 1.5" would make much difference. The problem I have with the thing is that the stock dimensions are such that my thumb can hit me in the nose on recoil if I'm not careful in mounting the thing so I'm thinking about selling it. Otherwise, it seems to be a very solid shotgun.
I picked up a "combo" set Mossberg 500 about 12 years ago. It is a synthetic stocked version with an 18.5" and a 28" barrel. That setup is a lot of gun for the money - $200 if I remember correctly. It was something of an impulse purchase so I've only put maybe 100 rounds through it (I've mostly shot my Wingmaster's for clays). The 18.5" is definitely a pretty handy length for in-house use, although I doubt another 1.5" would make much difference. The problem I have with the thing is that the stock dimensions are such that my thumb can hit me in the nose on recoil if I'm not careful in mounting the thing so I'm thinking about selling it. Otherwise, it seems to be a very solid shotgun.
18.5 vs 20 inch
Hi I have owned and used both lengths. Ditto the above posts. In addition to the extra rd capacity of the longer barrel comes a slightly more muzzle heavy feel and balance to it..It is not a big difference, but the shorter version seems a little quicker to swing and handle for me anyway. About the only time you may consider the longer barrel beneficial is for the extra mag capacity.
Hi I have owned and used both lengths. Ditto the above posts. In addition to the extra rd capacity of the longer barrel comes a slightly more muzzle heavy feel and balance to it..It is not a big difference, but the shorter version seems a little quicker to swing and handle for me anyway. About the only time you may consider the longer barrel beneficial is for the extra mag capacity.