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Mossberg 590



Overview


Mossberg M590A1

Left side view of Mossberg M590A1 with heat shield above the barrel.
Source: US Army - © Public domain

Origin
United States
Type
Shotgun
Entered service
1960's
Status
In service
Development
1950's
Developer
United States - Mossberg
Production
1960 - present
Producer
United States - Mossberg
Unit cost
$ 764 MSRP for M590 Mariner in 2021
$ 800 MSRP for M590 SPX in 2021
$ 888 MSRP for M590A1 Magpul in 2021
Number produced
Produced in large numbers
Notable users
United States - Law enforcement

Variants


Selection of models commonly found in law enforcement and military service

M590 Mariner

Full size Mossberg 590 with marine coating and rifle style grip. Easily identified by the color of the coating.

M590 SPX

Tactical model of the Mossberg 590 with adjustable stock, pistol grip, Picatinny sight rail and slimline slider with handstrap. Can be converted to a breaching shotgun by replacing the stock with an angled pistol grip.

M590 Cruiser

Short variant without stock. Intended for breaching. Features a pistol grip, 6 round tubular magazine, slider with strap and muzzle brake suitable for breaching.

M590A1

Baseline Mossberg 590A1 tactical shotgun. Features a rifle style grip, ghost ring or bead sights, 18.5 inch barrel and 6 round tube. Also available with 20 inch barrel and 8 round tube.

M590A1 6-shot

Compact model Mossberg 590A1 tacitcal shotgun with 14 inch barrel, 5 round tube, ghost ring sights and rifle style grip.

M590A1 Magpul

Mossberg M590A1 with Magpul adjustable stock, MLOK foregrip and Picatinny sight rail. Based on the model with 20 inch barrel and 8 round tube.

Details


Facts M590 Mariner M590 SPX M590 Cruiser M590A1 (18.5 inch) M590A1 (14 inch) M590A1 Magpul
General
Origin
United States
Type
Shotgun
Caliber
Caliber
12ga 2.75" and 3"
Feed system
Tubular magazine
Capacity
8 + 1
Barrel length
508 mm
Rifling
Smoothbore
Operation
Action
Pump-action
Fire selector
0 - 1
Rate of fire
Pump-action
Dimensions
Stock type
Fixed
Length
1.04 m
Weight
3.2 kg
Sights
Mechanical
Iron sights, bead sight front
Optics
None

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