Which 590A1?

[Jester1341]

go 20" and get the +1 tube extension, ten shot FTW:rock29:

if you want manuverability get an 8" saiga

i've got a 500 since its like half the price, but in the future i want to SBS a 500 and a 20" 590

john

 

[CrawfishStu]

The best of all of these is this model:
Mossberg 590 A1 Short Barrel Shotgun #52689-0
14" Barrel
Ghost Ring Night Sights
SpeedFeed Stock
6 Shot

NFA item?

 

[NateTheShake]

keep it simple

Agreed.

I went with the 18.5" ghost ring model and wish I had the 20" bead sight.

Plus the 14"... definitely want to pick one of those up too.

 

[NateTheShake]

NFA item?

Yes. It's a short barreled shotgun. If you don't have any NFA toys buy one... or don't... those tax stamps start multiplying quick. Soon enough you realize you have a few nice guns worth of money in stamps. Then you get more stamps to make yourself feel better.

 

[89GLH]

When I bought mine a young man looking very much like a Marine said they used them for security personal and they fit in special vehicles racks.

No idea if that is true but it sounded good.

I used to work for a former USMC FAST instructor, and he has a 590 Military for HD because he used them for that exact purpose, door breaching.

 

[CrawfishStu]

I was totally planning on getting a 590spx with pistol grip. I had heard that people don't like the safety location on the mossbergs, one of my favorite features on my 835 and 935, with pistol grips. I handled one the other day and it really is terrible. I think I'm going to shop around for an M2 instead.

 

[clandestine]

Avoid the pistol grip setup. Std Stocks manage recoil better anyway.

I was totally planning on getting a 590spx with pistol grip. I had heard that people don't like the safety location on the mossbergs, one of my favorite features on my 835 and 935, with pistol grips. I handled one the other day and it really is terrible. I think I'm going to shop around for an M2 instead.

 

[Indiana Jones]

What is "speed feed"?

 

[clandestine]

What is "speed feed"?

It holds additional shells in the buttstock. 2 On each side. I put slugs for changeovers in the speedfeed stock.

 

[CrawfishStu]

Avoid the pistol grip setup. Std Stocks manage recoil better anyway.

I know in the M2 you can get the recoil reducing stock but in a normal stock vs pistol grip stock, why would it manage recoil better.

I do like the stability increase with one hand handling. The only practical application I have experience with is from turkey hunting where I wanted to keep the gun up and slide slightly or make a call etc.

 

[wlc]

I have the 20"

Ghost Ring sites are a must, everything else is personal preference.

You will love the 590!

 

[QuebecoisWolf]

RaVis:

I have one question for you. Have you felt both the 20" and 18.5" side by side? (one after the other, not talking about coach guns)

The reason I ask is because some people find the full length 590 to be unwieldy. Make no mistake: it's a darn big gun and when loaded for bear, feels front-heavy. The 18" gun has less of an issue here and definitely feels a little faster. There's a reason why this length was standard for about 75 years. There's nothing wrong with the shorter barrel. Some people swear by them despite reduced the capacity. Personally, I'm okay with my 20" Mossberg, but it's not for everybody. We can't tell you which one is right for you, just which gun is right for us.

Oh, and thank you to Chad for the info dump.

 

[Yoshi]

I have the 50663. I think it's pretty much the same as the 51668, but w/out the speed feed. Great shotty though.

 

[dwhaley]

RaVis:

I have one question for you. Have you felt both the 20" and 18.5" side by side? (one after the other, not talking about coach guns)

The reason I ask is because some people find the full length 590 to be unwieldy. Make no mistake: it's a darn big gun and when loaded for bear, feels front-heavy. The 18" gun has less of an issue here and definitely feels a little faster. There's a reason why this length was standard for about 75 years. There's nothing wrong with the shorter barrel. Some people swear by them despite reduced the capacity. Personally, I'm okay with my 20" Mossberg, but it's not for everybody. We can't tell you which one is right for you, just which gun is right for us.

Oh, and thank you to Chad for the info dump.

Seconded. Chad's posts are more or less right-on, given what I've experienced thus far...but a 20" heavy-barreled 590A1 with full mag tube isn't for everyone. The 18.5" 590s with the 5- or 6- shot (I can't remember) tube should be lighter, faster, smaller, and more pointable; all important when potentially navigating your house in the dark.

This is also relevant if you have a significant other who may have to use the shotgun; keep these variables in mind.

I like these two, and recommend them when people ask me about an HD gun.

I don't understand why people complain about the safety.

 

[sailskidrive]

Go 20" & 14"

Mine

I have the 20" 590A1; kind of wish I would have bought the shorter USAF "golf cart" version instead.