blackheart
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Can anyone tell me the difference between the Mossberg 500 and the 590?
Mossberg 500/590
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The 500 has a magazine with a closed end. The barrel fastens to the end of the magazine tube with a thumb nut.
The 590 has an open ended magazine tube and the barrel is held in place with an end cap. The 20" barrel of the 590 usually has a bayonet lug. (Whoopie)
The receivers are pretty much the same.
There was a 500MIL or USA model that was actually a 590. It gets confusing sometimes.
There are numerous variations of both models. Various finishes and barrel lengths. Take a look at the Mossberg website for more info.
The 590 has an open ended magazine tube and the barrel is held in place with an end cap. The 20" barrel of the 590 usually has a bayonet lug. (Whoopie)
The receivers are pretty much the same.
There was a 500MIL or USA model that was actually a 590. It gets confusing sometimes.
There are numerous variations of both models. Various finishes and barrel lengths. Take a look at the Mossberg website for more info.
nascarnhlnra
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The 590 has an extended mag tube holds 8 + 1 in the chamber.The 590 also has a heat shield and comes in parkerized finish. The 590A1 or 1A can't remeber which it is has the heavier barrel and no heat shield and also has a metal trigger group.I have the 590 with the heatshield known as the security model it has the plastic trigger group. I love mine. I.M.O. ya can't go wrong with a Mossy or a Remmy.