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- Jun 19, 2011
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Seems that there are many variations of the venerable Mossberg 590A1 currently available. Which configuration would you choose if you were in the market for one?
From my recent research into this shotgun on the web and other forums, I can tell that the 20" version seems the one most often chosen. I'll venture a guess and say that this is primarily due to the 9 round capacity and the bayonet lug option. It's definitely more aesthetically pleasing to the eye... with the barrel/mag tube of equal length. The SPX is the definition of tacti-cool with its ported barrel. But, geez, not necessarily most practical of configuration.
I'm still trying to figure out why:
1) Why the 18.5" barrel version doesn't have its mag tube equal length to barrel?
2) Why the 18.5" doesn't have its own SPX variation?
3) Does the 1.5" length difference really make a difference in maneuverability and overall ease of use?
And why am I typing this up at 1:35 AM on a Friday night? Who knows.
From my recent research into this shotgun on the web and other forums, I can tell that the 20" version seems the one most often chosen. I'll venture a guess and say that this is primarily due to the 9 round capacity and the bayonet lug option. It's definitely more aesthetically pleasing to the eye... with the barrel/mag tube of equal length. The SPX is the definition of tacti-cool with its ported barrel. But, geez, not necessarily most practical of configuration.
I'm still trying to figure out why:
1) Why the 18.5" barrel version doesn't have its mag tube equal length to barrel?
2) Why the 18.5" doesn't have its own SPX variation?
3) Does the 1.5" length difference really make a difference in maneuverability and overall ease of use?
And why am I typing this up at 1:35 AM on a Friday night? Who knows.