Mossberg 58244 500 Field/Deer 12 Gauge 3" 6-Round Shotgun

The Mossberg 500 Field/Deer 12 Gauge 3" 6-Round Shotgun is a versatile, reliable pump-action platform trusted by law enforcement, hunters, and tactical operators for over five decades. This dual-purpose workhorse combines field hunting capability with practical defensive performance in a single, proven platform. Whether you're pursuing upland game, hunting waterfowl, or maintaining readiness for home defense, the Mossberg 500 delivers the accuracy and firepower needed across multiple mission profiles without requiring caliber changes.

Built around Mossberg's legendary pump action, this 12-gauge chambered for 3-inch magnum loads provides maximum ballistic flexibility and terminal performance. The 6-round capacity magazine tube (plus one in the chamber for seven total) gives you adequate reserves for dynamic scenarios while maintaining a trim, maneuverable profile in tight spaces. The 46.5-inch overall length and 13.6-pound weight deliver a balanced sight radius and manageable recoil impulse, critical for accurate shot placement at extended distances typical of deer hunting or longer-range defensive engagements. The field/deer configuration includes both a smooth barrel and rifle sights, allowing shooters to transition seamlessly between buckshot and slug loads without optics mounting.

This shotgun benefits operators who require genuine multi-purpose capability without platform redundancy—hunters stocking waterfowl ammunition in the morning and switching to deer slugs by afternoon, or defensive users who value proven ergonomics and ammunition availability in a crowded marketplace. The Mossberg 500 platform accepts countless aftermarket barrels, stocks, and accessories, enabling customization from basic configurations to fully modular tactical setups. Law enforcement agencies and military units have validated this design through decades of field deployment, making it an ideal choice for shooters who prioritize reliability over novelty.