Mossberg 500 Tactical “Magpul Series” 8-Shot – Ported 20" Barrel, Flat Dark Earth Furniture
Purpose-built for fast handling and hard use, this full-size Model 500 pairs Mossberg’s battle-proven pump action with factory-installed Magpul furniture, a ported 20-inch cylinder-bore barrel, and an extended 7+1 magazine that runs flush with the muzzle. Chambered for 2¾" or 3" 12-gauge shells, it offers the adaptability serious shooters and collectors expect—plus a few extras that make this individual shotgun stand out.
Condition
Overall condition is rated Good. The matte blued steel and alloy components show scattered scratches and handling marks but no structural concerns. Furniture is likewise solid with honest scuffs on the Flat Dark Earth Magpul stock and M-LOK forend. The bore is clean and bright with only minor wear marks and light fouling; lands and ports remain sharp. All controls cycle smoothly, the twin action bars lock up tight, and the tang-mounted ambidextrous safety engages positively.
In short, it looks used but well cared for—ready to run, not ride the safe.
What’s Included
• Kick-Eez recoil pad installed on the Magpul SGA stock (dramatically tames 3" loads).
• Receiver-mounted 6-round polymer side-saddle shell carrier—keeps a full reload at your fingertips.
Beyond the Magpul furniture—complete with integral sling loops, spacer-adjustable 12.5" length of pull, and textured pistol-grip geometry—this shotgun benefits from a ported, smoothbore 20" barrel that reduces muzzle rise and blast. The extended magazine tube gives you a full eight-round payload (7+1) without protruding past the barrel, and the magazine cap includes a swivel eyelet for traditional two-point slings. A brass-colored front bead keeps sight acquisition simple and snag-free, while the receiver arrives drilled and tapped should you prefer optics or a ghost-ring upgrade.
Serial number V0517897 places production in the 2010s, right in the era when Mossberg began offering factory Magpul packages in limited quantities—making this a harder-to-find variant compared with standard Persuader or Maverick 88 builds. Internally it retains the rugged steel lifter and twin action-bar system shared with the 590 line, ensuring parts commonality and easy maintenance. At roughly 7 lb unloaded and an overall length of about 40", it feels lively in the hands yet soaks up recoil thanks to the Kick-Eez pad and porting.
Whether you’re seeking a versatile home-defense gun, a base for a custom scattergun project, or simply a collectible example of Mossberg’s factory-Magpul collaboration, this 500 Tactical delivers proven reliability with upgrades already in place. Add shells, rack the action, and you’re ready for the range or the field.