The Mossberg Model 500 pump-action .410 needs little introduction, at least to British gamekeepers and pest controllers. For them it’s an invaluable working tool, especially when fitted with the Hushpower moderator, which cuts the sound of the little .410 cartridge down to a mere pop.
“This gun is just superb,” says Andy Norris from Mossberg’s UK distributor, Viking Arms. “It’s been around for ever. They never break or wear out, and they just seem to fit everyone.”
The gun comes in a three-shot version which is covered by a shotgun certificate, or you can go for the five-shot FAC version. It’s a no-frills tool which has a convenient top tang safety catch and a nice ventilated rib.