Mossberg 500 or Mossberg 590?

[R0ADMAST3R]

What is better for trap/skeet shooting between the Mossberg 500 and Mossberg 590? I know the 500 is more for hunting, while the 590 is more for home defense.

Edit: Thanks for all the responses. I went with the 500.

[xblax619]

better? they’re basically the same, although I don’t think they ever sold a 590 as a combo with short and long barrels like the 500.

[prc77]

590 weighs more, due to the thicker wall barrel

[B.J.F.]

better? they?re basically the same, although I don?t think they ever sold a 590 as a combo with short and long barrels like the 500.

You can get a VR for it. Different mount because of the long mag tube. You also have to make your own dowel to limit rounds if you take it hunting. I probably would just buy a 500 for hunting, 590 for HD

[B.J.F.]

590 weighs more, due to the thicker wall barrel

The rest is the same, just parked finish and longer tube mag.

[JagerDog]

https://www.pewpewtactical.com/mossberg-500-vs-590/

[plumbum]

The standard magazine Mossberg 500 is going to offer dozens of options for hunting, skeet and trap barrels - the 590 has some choices, but not as many.

[Spyder]

My old rusty spray painted 500 is used for everything. When it's in HD role, it has a 20" cylinder choke barrel and 8 round mag tube. When it's hunting, it's 6 round mag tube and...20" barrel with screw in choke tubes. Great turkey gun, and I've taken quite a few black brant and geese with it.

[strakill]

590 weighs more, due to the thicker wall barrel

You are thinking of the 590A1.

The standard 590 is the same as the 500 with the exception of the way the barrel attaches to the mag tube.

For the OP's question. Between the two go for the 500. You will have more options for barrels for your intended use as well as shorter ones for defensive capabilities, just remove the dowel from the mag tube to have full shell capabilities and replace it when on the trap line or hunting.