Mossberg 500 vs 535??

[Lightsped]

What is the difference in the Mossberg 500 and Mossberg 535? How about the price difference? Is there one?

 

[Smitty in CT]

The 535 has a 3-1/2" chamber, allowing you to use the 3-1/2" shot shells.

Depending on sale prices, you can find the 535 at the same price as the 500.

If they aren't on sale they are usually $25 - $50 more.

Unless you MUST have the 3-1/2" chamber, I'd say go for the 500. I have a 535 and don't shoot 3-1/2" shells any more...they just hurt too much.

 

[ronto]

Unless you're hunting high flying big birds, the 500 is good enough for everything else. Most people don't even use 3" shells never mind 3 1/2" shells...2 3/4" is good enough for most everything you need a shotgun for.

 

[ceetee]

I got the 835 which, I guess, is like a "sporter" version of the 535. The main reason I got it was because it was on double-secret clearance, but other than that, I like having the option of shooting any length shell on the market. I never have shot 3 1/2" shells out of her, but if I ever have a yen, I can.