CADD, your 500 has the higher capacity magazine tube and an 835/590 type barrel mounting. Nice setup, it is. A better design for sure.
But the majority of 500s over the years have a magazine tube that isn't open at the muzzle end. Thus, it must be unscrewed from the receiver to gain access.
But the majority of 500s over the years have a magazine tube that isn't open at the muzzle end. Thus, it must be unscrewed from the receiver to gain access.