Mossberg 500 Bantam Youth Combo | 20ga | 22″/24″ | 54188

The Mossberg 500 Bantam Youth Combo is a two-barrel, pump-action shotgun package configured for younger shooters and smaller-stature adults. It pairs a 22" vent-rib field barrel with a 24" rifled Slugster barrel to cover both shot and rifled-slug applications. The model features a shortened Bantam hardwood stock with a 13" length of pull, a blued finish, and Mossberg’s proven 500 pump-action controls.

Product Specifications

• The brand is Mossberg.
• The model is the 500 Bantam Combo (MFG# 54188).
• The gauge is 20 Gauge.
• The package includes a 22" vent-rib field barrel and a 24" rifled Slugster barrel.
• The chamber is 3".
• The barrel finish is blued.
• The stock is a hardwood Bantam stock with a 13" length of pull.
• The unloaded weight is listed as 6.25 lbs.
• The sighting system is dual bead front and adjustable rear.
• The manual safety is a tang-mounted safety.
• Included chokes are listed as Accu-Set (field barrel) and a fully rifled bore for the slug barrel.
• The receiver is blued, drilled and tapped.
• Swivel studs are included.
• The UPC is 015813541886.

This Bantam combo is intended for target and field use with shot from the vent-rib barrel and for deer-class, rifled-slug performance from the 24" Slugster barrel. Its shorter length of pull and reduced overall dimensions make it suitable for youth or smaller-framed shooters who need a purpose-built, manageable shotgun.

Owners value the combo for its straightforward functionality and multi-purpose capability: the two-barrel set accommodates both traditional field shooting and slug work without modifying the receiver. The compact Bantam stock and Mossberg’s simple pump-action design keep operation intuitive while remaining serviceable and durable.

Users commonly praise the model’s reliability and its suitability for younger shooters, and many note the combo’s versatility across field and deer applications.

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