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Mossberg 500 vs Stoeger P3500 — Side-by-Side Comparison | TGDB - The Gun Database
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Mossberg 500 vs Stoeger P3500
Mossberg 500
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Stoeger P3500
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Mossberg 500
Shotguns
In production
Stoeger P3500
Shotguns
In production
Overview
Spec
Mossberg 500
Stoeger P3500
Manufacturer
O.F. Mossberg & Sons
Stoeger Industries
Country
United States
United States (designed in Italy)
Production
1964–Present
2010–present
Units produced
10,000,000+ units (cumulative worldwide)
Unknown
Specifications
Spec
Mossberg 500
Stoeger P3500
Overall length
965 mm (38 in) with stock extended; 864 mm (34 in) with stock collapsed (tactical models)
1219 mm (48 in)
Barrel length
406 mm (16 in) standard; 457 mm (18 in) and 508 mm (20 in) options
660 mm (26 in)
Weight
2.95 kg (6.5 lb) empty (12‑gauge, 18‑in barrel)
3.29 kg (7.25 lb)
Magazine capacity
5+1 rounds standard; 6+1, 7+1, 8+1 tube extensions available; detachable box magazines up to 5 rounds
4 rounds
Action type
Pump‑action, slide‑action bolt with dual‑action locking lug; steel receiver with anti‑jam bolt design
Pump action
Calibers
Mossberg 500
12 Gauge
20 Gauge
.410 Bore
Stoeger P3500
12 Gauge
Mossberg 500
Stoeger P3500
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Trigger type
Single‑stage trigger with manual safety lever; optional ghost‑ring safety on tactical models
Single stage
Sights
Bead front sight; optional ghost‑ring rear sight or fiber‑optic front sight on tactical variants
Bead front sight