Description
The Mossberg 500 Retrograde is a 12 gauge pump-action shotgun with an 18.5 inch barrel, bead sight, and cylinder bore. Its 3 inch chamber accommodates the chamber size specified for this model. We point this configuration toward shoppers seeking a shotgun for home-defense applications and general range use.
Key Specifications
- The shotgun is chambered in 12 gauge for use with 12 gauge shotshells.
- The action type is pump action, providing the manually operated format specified for this model.
- The barrel measures 18.5 inches for the stated configuration.
- The chamber measures 3 inches, as listed for this shotgun.
- A bead front sight provides the specified sighting arrangement.
- The barrel uses a cylinder bore choke configuration.
- The metal surfaces have a blued finish.
- Listed weight is 6.75 pounds.
- The length of pull is 13.87 inches.
- The shotgun has an ambidextrous hand configuration.
The 18.5 inch barrel, bead sight, and cylinder bore define a straightforward configuration with specifications that are easy to understand. The blued finish gives the metalwork its stated appearance, while the pump-action layout keeps the controls and operating format familiar. The listed ambidextrous configuration adds flexibility for different users. This Mossberg 500 Retrograde remains focused on its core configuration.




