The 500 Persuader is an early law-enforcement configuration of the 500 with a synthetic stock, 18.5-inch barrel, and extended tube. Predates the tactical shotgun naming convention; the Persuader name was Mossberg's 1980s branding for law-enforcement 500 variants. Type: Shotgun Action: Pump-Action Caliber: 12 Gauge Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1982, USA Weight: 112 oz Overall length: 38.5" Status: Active Intended use: Law Enforcement, Home Defense