ported 500 barrels worth it?

[Dand]

I'm thinking of getting a second barrel for my Mossy 500 12ga. What is the opinion on ported barrels for this gun? 

Do they really raise the noise level like ported rifles?

 I am considering a 24 or 28 inch vent rib with accuchokes. I have done a little turkey hunting and less recoil would be welcome there.  My gun has the plastic stock, could use a better recoil pad and occasionally really whacks me in the nose if I don't watch my head position.

thanks.

[rons]

Dand, I have a Mossberg 500 w/a 28" ported barrel. I have shot it hunting quail only. Low recoil with this barrel. I also have it set up for Turkey hunting but never shot it.
I'm selling the barel and chokes, look in general classifieds. RonS

[dpastordan]

My best friend had a bolt action Mossberg in 16 gauge that was ported.  It was nasty when  he shot it beside me.  You need ear protection.  I have a 12 gauge 500 with a ported slug barrel.  It does reduce the muzzle jump.  I was at the range today and ran about 20 slugs thru it.  It is a smooth bore slug gun but I will say this...it shoots tight groups at 50 yards with both Remington and Winchester foster style slugs.  I was wearing ear protection when I shot.