Mossberg 500 Bantam Slugster .410 | 20 in | MFG# 50165

The Mossberg 500 Bantam Slugster .410 Bore is a compact pump-action shotgun designed for straightforward operation and improved handling. It is built around a 20-inch steel barrel with a matte blue finish and a 3″ chamber. The Bantam configuration includes a reduced-size grip and an EZ-Reach forend to shorten reach for shooters who prefer a smaller fit. Adjustable rifle sights and a fixed synthetic stock make it suitable for field use where compactness and quick handling matter.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 015813501651.
• The gauge is .410 Bore.
• The action type is Pump-Action.
• The barrel measures 20 inches.
• The chamber accepts up to 3 inches shells.
• The barrel finish is Matte Blue.
• The barrel material is Steel.
• The stock is a fixed field-style design in black synthetic.
• The overall length is 38.75 inches.
• The weight is approximately 6 lbs.
• Sights are provided as adjustable rifle sights.
• The factory choke is a cylinder bore configuration.
• Safety is an ambidextrous manual safety.
• Additional features include rifled sights and the Bantam-length grip and forend for shorter reach.
• The shotgun includes swivel studs and a recoil pad to aid handling.

Compact, balanced, and mechanically simple, the Bantam Slugster is aimed at shooters who need a shorter, easier-to-handle pump shotgun for field applications. Typical uses include small-game hunting and sporting/shooting-club applications where maneuverability and quick pointability are priorities. Its synthetic stock and basic sighting system keep maintenance straightforward while retaining the familiar Mossberg 500 controls and lockup design.

Owners commonly praise its reliable pump operation and compact handling, and reviewers note the 500 series’ straightforward, durable design as a major advantage.