Mossberg 590A1 - 9 Shot #51660

[usr1987]

I am considering this shotgun, is it worth getting? I am considering it for the higher capacity, and not sure semi-autos are as reliable. I am not familiar with them, but I did shot a 500 and 870.

Thanks!

[oak18]

That’s probably the best bang for your buck combat style shotgun you can buy. They have a great track record and are used by the military. Mossberg is a good company with good customer service so there’s no reason not to buy it.

[strakill]

I am considering this shotgun, is it worth getting? I am considering it for the higher capacity, and not sure semi-autos are as reliable. I am not familiar with them, but I did shot a 500 and 870.

Thanks!

Short answer is yes, long answer is yeeeeees.

[ChuckDizzle]

It's good to go. There are reliable semi auto combat shotguns, but they are over $1k.

For a sub $1k defensive scatter gun there's nothing better.

[Chewy65]

Whether it is "worth it" depends on the purpose. If it is for defense, some prefer a pump over a semi auto for reliability. The problem there is it is too easy to short shuck a pump under emergency pressure and modern semis are quite dependable, unless you are looking at the low end of the market.

For a defensive pump I prefer a 870, but that is just a matter of preference and the Mossberg is a good gun.

[Daze]

Yes GTG

Great pump action shot gun. Very reliable and little to go wrong with it.

[dannyboy920]

how about a Kel Tec?

It's good to go. There are reliable semi auto combat shotguns, but they are over $1k.

For a sub $1k defensive scatter gun there's nothing better.

Please LMK if a Kel Tec 14+1 rounds of 12ga is worth $889 for HD? 18.5" barrel

[dannyboy920]

Looking for my 1st ever shotgun

this is my first attempt ever to look for shotgun as I now live in a city.

own guns for years but never a shotgun. appreciate reading this page about shotguns.

[omega]

Ive handled one and it's kind of front heavy because of the 20" heavy barrel

they made it extra heavy duty for Navy shipboard use, so the barrel doesnt get damaged by the heavy doors in navy ships.

it's very well made

[usr1987]

Thanks for the input, I will put in in the cage mid January:-)

[hermosabeach]

What is the purpose of use?


The 590A1 is a robust firearm.

What is the purpose of use?

[FeuerFrei]

I've had mine for years (late 80's) and have had the safety sheet the bed, so I replaced it. Mag spring was the next to go and swapped it for a wolf spring.

Other than that it's been reliable as a ball peen hammer. Bird/target, 00 buck and slugs all used and ran great. Never used the mini loads in it though.

I have a 2 point sling and a 6 shot side saddle type on it. Brass bead got replaced with a big dot too.

If I run out of ammo I can always fix a bayonet to put down shambling zombies.

[ChuckDizzle]

Please LMK if a Kel Tec 14+1 rounds of 12ga is worth $889 for HD? 18.5" barrel

I would personally never trust my life to anything made by Kel-tec.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

I have been an 870 guy for a long time, but could not help notice the 590A1 at my LGS in all of its dull black ghost ringed glory. No pretense whatsoever as a sporting gun.

I bought one and took it out for an all day desert shoot, probably 100 - 120 rounds of bird, buck, and slugs with no issues. I do have a slight nitpick in that it is more complicated to field strip, clean, and reassemble, but otherwise it is great.

[FeuerFrei]

I have been an 870 guy for a long time, but could not help notice the 590A1 at my LGS in all of its dull black ghost ringed glory. No pretense whatsoever as a sporting gun.

I bought one and took it out for an all day desert shoot, probably 100 - 120 rounds of bird, buck, and slugs with no issues. I do have a slight nitpick in that it is more complicated to field strip, clean, and reassemble, but otherwise it is great.

Swapping the safety is a gigantic PITA. Yes the internals are more complex than they need to be for a detailed clean/inspection.

I use kerosene and an old tooth brush for the receiver to scrub out the crap with only the barrel removed. These things really don't need much futzing unless something breaks.
These things are grinders. They just run. I like that.