The Mossberg 500 Super Bantam is a 20-gauge pump-action shotgun designed for youth and smaller-framed shooters. The 22-inch barrel pairs with a 3-inch chamber and 5+1 capacity. Weight is 5.25 lbs; finish is blued. The stock's length of pull adjusts between 12 and 13 inches using a spacer system. The Accu-Set choke system accepts interchangeable tubes, and dual bead sights are standard. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Gauge: 20 GA 
• Action: Pump Action 
• Capacity: 6 Rounds (5+1) 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Weight: 5.25 lbs. 
• Finish: Blued 
   

Detailed Features 

• Adjustable Stock: LOP adjusts from 12 to 13 inches with a spacer, which extends the rifle's useful life as the shooter grows or fits multiple users. 
• Accu-Set Choke System: Swappable chokes let you adapt the shot pattern from tight to open depending on the target and distance. 
• Dual Bead Sights: Quick reference points for both barrel alignment and sight picture on moving targets. 
• 5.25-lb Weight: Lighter than most adult shotguns, which reduces fatigue during extended field use. 
   

Target Audience 

Youth hunters, beginners, and smaller-framed adults who need a lighter pump-action shotgun with an adjustable fit. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

The 20-gauge and 5.25-lb build suit small game hunting where recoil management and carry weight both matter. The adjustable stock makes it practical for family use where multiple shooters of different sizes share the gun.

The Mossberg 500 Super Bantam earns consistent praise from buyers who purchased it for youth or recoil-sensitive shooters.

The adjustable stock is the most-cited feature, and rightly so: the ability to shift between 12 and 13 inches of pull makes the gun usable for multiple shooters over several seasons. The 20-gauge and 5.25-lb weight reduce fatigue and recoil compared to adult 12-gauge shotguns, which makes it practical for introducing new shooters. The pump action is described as reliable and smooth.

The criticisms that come up are weight after extended carry for very young shooters, and occasional comments about the durability of the stock adjustment mechanism over years of use. Neither is a dealbreaker for the intended application.

For families introducing youth shooters to shotgunning, the Super Bantam is a well-regarded option.