Thoughts on the Mossberg 590 A1?

[LS_elitist]

I've had one for a while and I love it. They're very solid rugged shotguns, they're used by the military, and they look as badass as unmodified shotguns can get. But recently I've been thinking about selling it to buy a new hunting rifle, or maybe even just a solid semiauto shotgun. Im also kind of unsure as to what a good sale price would be. Thoughts?

 

[diggler1833]

Before this turns into another "pump vs. semi-auto" thread:

Don't sell the gun unless you have to. Sounds like you're already used to the manual of arms, why have to re-learn your proficiency?

 

[BrandonM]

I’d give $175.00 for it.

 

[Shadowrider]

I had the Magpul version of the 590A1 that they produced for a short time. I got a wild hair for something else and sold it. That was a mistake because it shot Federal FC buck almost like it was a slug. Three shotguns since haven't matched that one, it had some magic in that barrel.

 

[08H3]

I like Mossberg’s and the retro grade 590 is one I’d buy if the right price or deal came along but my love of shotguns runs deep with Remington’s over mossberg. That’s only because the 3 I have all have very similar controls.

 

[sh00ter]

I have had several of the 20" mossy pumpers including a 590. They are indeed wicked looking, but I finally decided that I had no real-world use for them and I got a 16.5" 590 instead. It isn't the mil-spec but I like how short and balanced it is verses the larger version and it still holds 7 shells total. I added a sling and a heat shield (not all 590's come with them now a days) and I'm happier with it verses the larger guns.

Having said that, a 590 (especially mil-spec) is a good looking gun. Just too long for home defense verses other options and not what I'd have in my hands for SHTF so I changed my mind. FYI only the mil-spec has the metal trigger guard, metal safety, and thicker barrel. But the civilian 590's still have the removable tube cap which I like better than the 500, and it allows them to hold an extra shell.

 

[Dangerousways]

And you can mount a bayonet on it.

 

[rocketman]

I loved my 590A1. I remember the ghost ring sights projected the exact diameter of the shot pattern on the target using 00 buck. It was also surprisingly accurate with slugs. I used to keep a bayonet on it when using it for hogs.

I sold it cheap years ago to a buddy who had just got a job as a police officer and needed a shotty. I regret selling it but it went to a good home.

 

[rocketman]

I remember the "metal" safety on my 590A1 broke off since if was cheap cast metal and I replaced it with a plastic one. A friend had the 590 and I didn't see the point in the 590A1's heavier parts.

 

[rc508pir]

I prefer the 5xx over others for the safety location alone. It doesnt make for good use with a pistol grip though