Mossberg 590 questions.

[jcabin]

Looking into getting one for Home Defense, and/or possible SHTF situation..
What do you guys think about it, for those of you who own one or have had experience with it. thanks for the help, ill continue to do research.

[XD45]

they are good guns, and built very well. But they are big and heavy. good for bunkering down in a room, but clearing a room(prob shouldnt be doing that anyhow IMO) or carrying it for a long time i'm not so sure about. very fun at the range too

[CarolinaGuy]

I just bought the 590A1 last Friday, after much research.

Haven't got to shoot it yet, but plan on doing so this w/e.

I say go for it, the A1 if you can. Pick up an M7 on ebay for about 20 bucks, slap on a light, and you are all set.

[jcabin]

Originally Posted by CarolinaGuy

I just bought the 590A1 last Friday, after much research.

Haven't got to shoot it yet, but plan on doing so this w/e.

I say go for it, the A1 if you can. Pick up an M7 on ebay for about 20 bucks, slap on a light, and you are all set.

How much was your A1? the 50660 model is on budsgunshop.com for 360 including shipping, which is a great deal, its the 290 special purpose with heat shield and 9 round shot, black matte finish.

[RocketFoot]

I love my 590...well built, dependable and it holds 9 rounds! I have a pistol grip on her now, but someday I'm gonna get an AR style collapsable stock so I can have the best of both worlds!

[spabula]

I am very fond of my Mossberg JIC cruiser

[gf45acp]

I have two 590's, and two 500's. In the 590's I have my Big 590, and Small 590. Big is an 8+1, 20" barrel, blued, heat shield, fiber optic front site, 6 rd. sidesaddle, and 4rd. speedfeed full stocked model with a rail for one of my M-3 tac lights. Small is a 8+1, 20" barrel, parkerized, fiber optic front sight, with duel pistol grips fore and aft, with no buttstock.
I have had both of these for at least 15 years, and have never had a problem with either of them.
Big is a bit large for inside the home, except for a static defensive situation, but Small is short enough for manuvering in the house.
I'm a big Mossy man when it comes to shotguns. A while back I bought a Benelli Nova SP, but did not like it and sold it to a friend.
Take care of them and they will take care of you.

[CarolinaGuy]

Originally Posted by jcabin

How much was your A1? the 50660 model is on budsgunshop.com for 360 including shipping, which is a great deal, its the 290 special purpose with heat shield and 9 round shot, black matte finish.

I paid 470 for my 51663. That's tax, PICS, everything.

8+1, parkerized, a much beefier barrel, and metal safety/trigger guard (vs plastic).

[Scud]

I have had a 590 a1 for eight years. I have no regrets regarding it. It is solid and reliable. It is an updated trench gun, (in my opinion).

If you like it -- Buy it.

[reverserboy]

I have a 590A1. It's well build & solid....and under my bed loaded. I would say buy it.

I want to get a bayonet for it. A 12ga with a sharp pointy on the business end....how cool is that??