The Mossberg 500 Slugster with 24-inch fully rifled barrel is the dedicated deer slug variant of the Model 500. The ported rifled barrel dramatically improves accuracy with sabot slugs compared to smoothbore barrels. Type: Pump Shotgun Action: Pump-Action Caliber: 12 Gauge Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1985, USA Weight: 7 oz Overall length: 44" Status: Active Intended use: Deer Hunting, Slug Hunting