The Mossberg 500 Bantam Combo is one of the best first shotguns available, and the reason is fit: the Bantam stock uses a shortened length of pull sized for youth and smaller-framed shooters, so the gun mounts properly instead of being wrestled into position. This 20-gauge combo includes both a 22-inch field barrel for birds and small game and a 24-inch Slugster barrel for deer.

Blued metal with a walnut stock, 3-inch chambers, and the tang safety that has always been the 500's best feature.

This firearm ships to your chosen FFL dealer for transfer. Order online from Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer and importer.