MOSSBERG 590

MOSSBERG 590.

The Mossberg 590 is a refined version of the 500 with a larger round capacity. Recognizing the 500 as a great tactical shotgun, Mossberg created the 590 to make a model that perfectly suits tactical use.

The Mossberg 590 has fewer customization options than the 500, only coming with a 20-inch barrel. However, the 590 is noteworthy for having unique variants like the Mossberg 590 Shockwave with a unique pistol grip.

The most well-known of these variants is the 590A1, which is the only mil-spec firearm in the 500 series. The 590A1 features a thick-walled barrel, and a steel safety and trigger guard.

The trigger guard was made of steel to alleviate the cracking notorious on the polymer ones of the 500 series. All of these, along with the parkerized finish, make it up to spec for military use in the army and the navy.

All in all, the 590 is a solid shotgun that takes advantage of its predecessor’s features while being more rugged for tactical operations.

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Who Is This Shotgun for?

Just like the Mossberg 500 Tactical, this is mainly meant for the military and law enforcement officers. If you are one or just looking for a solid tactical shotgun, the Mossberg 590 is a great choice.

While it may not differ much from the 500, the mil-spec variant of the 590 is a great option. Its ruggedness and extra ammo quantity will serve you well in the field.

• Capacity: 8 rounds
• Barrel: 18.5 inches
• Chamber Size: 3 inches
• Overall Length: 41 inches
• Stock: Synthetic
• Weight: 5.75 pounds

The Mossberg 500 and 590 differ mainly on the magazine tube design. The 500 has a closed-off muzzle threaded end for the nut that locks the barrel in place.

This open end also allows the 590 to have a greater shell capacity, which can further be extended. Additionally, the end of the magazine tube also has a bayonet lug to mount a bayonet on.

Both the 500 and the 590 have a single safety at the tang of the firearm. This allows ease of access to safety without changing your grip too much.

The trigger is also a bit heavy but crisp. It may be helpful to note that the polymer trigger guards on both the 500 and 590 are prone to cracking near the loading port.

This may post a safety risk or at the very least affect the operation of your shotgun. This is one of the main reasons why the Mossberg 590A1 shotgun has a steel trigger guard. So if you are concerned about this, then choose the A1.

While you can technically use both variants for hunting, it’s not as practical to use the 590 for hunting since it has a shorter barrel and you have a lower degree of adjustment available in the choke.

This is likely why the Mossberg 500, with more than 10 millions units produced after 50 years, is a preferred choice of many hunters.

When it comes to both reliability and affordability in 2021, nothing comes close to the Mossberg 500 series shotguns.

Now the big question is – should you get the Mossberg 500 or 590? Well, both the Mossberg 500 vs 590 are great options.

The biggest difference between Mossberg 500 and 590 is that they vary mostly by the magazine, tube design, and round capacity.

But overall both the Mossberg 590 or 500, are pretty much the same trusty, reliable, and flexible shotguns.

Choosing between the two boils down to what you want to see from your shotgun. So with that said, we hope our Mossberg 590 vs 500 review was useful and informative, so you could make only the best choice! So good hunting, and feel free to let us know which model you chose and/or recommend. We would love to hear from you!