Mossberg 500 Tactical Persuader 12 Gauge, 18.5 in Barrel, Heat Shield, Collapsible Stock, Optics-Ready (SKU 52440)
This Mossberg 500 Tactical Persuader (SKU 52440) pairs a compact 18.5 in cylinder-bore barrel and factory heat shield with practical upgrades. It is optics-ready via a drilled-and-tapped receiver and an installed Monstrum Picatinny top rail. The AR-style 6-position collapsible stock with pistol grip includes a left-side 5-shell carrier and QD sling socket, while the ribbed synthetic forend features a nylon strap. Overall matte-black finish, gold bead front sight, and ambidextrous top-tang safety round out a versatile, purpose-built configuration. Matching serial noted on the box and receiver.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Not applicable - Smoothbore, cylinder bore.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal markings from previous handling and use. There are tooling marks on the tube endcap.
What's Included
- Owner's Manual
- Mossberg factory cardboard box with end-label (SKU 52440)
- Monstrum Picatinny top rail (installed)
- Buttstock shell carrier (installed)
- Forend strap (installed)
The 18.5 in carbon-steel barrel uses a true cylinder bore and is fitted with a factory perforated steel heat shield. A gold bead front sight provides a simple, durable aiming reference. The magazine tube sits behind the muzzle and carries a sling-swivel stud on the magazine cap.
The aluminum-alloy receiver is matte black anodized, drilled and tapped, and currently fitted with a Monstrum Picatinny top rail for easy optic mounting. Mossberg's ambidextrous top-tang safety is standard.
Furniture includes a black polymer, AR-style 6-position collapsible stock with serrated polymer pistol grip, QD sling socket, a left-side 5-shell carrier, and a rubber recoil pad. The ribbed synthetic forend adds a nylon strap.
Chambered for 2.75 in and 3 in shells, the internal tube magazine holds 5+1 with 2.75 in shells. The overall matte-black finish provides a consistent, low-glare profile.