Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon vs Mossberg 500

1988–present

1964–Present

10,000,000+ units (cumulative worldwide)

1168 mm

965 mm (38 in) with stock extended; 864 mm (34 in) with stock collapsed (tactical models)

711 mm

406 mm (16 in) standard; 457 mm (18 in) and 508 mm (20 in) options

3.2 kg (7.1 lb)

2.95 kg (6.5 lb) empty (12‑gauge, 18‑in barrel)

2 rounds

5+1 rounds standard; 6+1, 7+1, 8+1 tube extensions available; detachable box magazines up to 5 rounds

Break-action (O/U)

Pump‑action, slide‑action bolt with dual‑action locking lug; steel receiver with anti‑jam bolt design

Single/Double-action

Single‑stage trigger with manual safety lever; optional ghost‑ring safety on tactical models

Fixed bead

Bead front sight; optional ghost‑ring rear sight or fiber‑optic front sight on tactical variants