Mossberg 500 tactical or 590?

[adbramsay]

Dave,
I have tested your theory regarding the bayonet on the 590a1 with the heavy barrel and its zero never changed. Have you actually ever handled a 590a1 heavy barrel, I am almost positive that if the knife was not there you could use the barrel as a bludgeoning tool to beat an enemy to death with, it must weaigh the thick end of 3 pounds.

 

[TheKlawMan]

I think the bayonette is more of a confidence builder, based on my time in Nam during 65 to 66 as a Marine, but then I wasn't a grunt and I wasn't in the front line. It also has psych advantages when it comes to crowd control. My concern isn't so much for the barrel of the heavy Mossberg military model, but the walls of the magazine since that is what the bayonette attaches to on a Mossberg.

 

[Dave McC]

I haven't shot a 590, but have had some bayonet training. Not in the USAF,66-70, but later.

If someone wants a bayonet,fine. They should know the drawbacks.....

 

[Gehrhard]

I found the 590A1 20" 8+1 too long/front heavy to wield properly and so when I bought my own A1 went with an extended 5+1 (so 6 or 7 + 1) 18-1/2". Much more handy I feel. The standard 590 may be perfection out of the box (both with a +4 SpeedFeed stock).

Kaylorinhi, thanks for the pic. It is of a Mossberg with a great Marine S3 bayonet -- basically an elongated Kabar for the M-16. An excellent tool (one of, if not the, best overall bayonet today). So, look at the distance of the guard from the back of the magazine tube nut extension where it should be resting. That is NOT a very secure mount and probably should not be trusted regardless of barrel or mag tube weight. Compare this to the earlier pic of the Mossberg with an M-9 and you'll see how much further back it sits on the mount.

Sorry, but the shotgun is practically limited to the earlier AR bayonets that are quite available. And their size, shape, and weight are probably better for that shotgun as well, including being shorter. By the way, NONE of these blades are anywhere near 10 inches -- that was WW II. In fact, the longest , the S3, is 8".

 

[MagnumWill]

I have owned both the 590SP and the 590A1, and I will never get rid of the latter (traded in the SP for it). It's the 18.5" barrel as well, and it's awesome.

 

[IshootThings]

Just bought the 590, model 50660. I'll post pics and a range report when I get the gun (thanks California and your tough laws).

Thanks again for all the help guys!

 

[parkerppaul]

Just bought the 590, model 50660. I'll post pics and a range report when I get the gun (thanks California and your tough laws).

Thanks again for all the help guys!

That's the exact model I have! I waited for a good price on that particular model. You will not be disappointed.

 

[shoptroll]

Just throwing this out there but I have an H&R Pardner pump which is an all steel, 870 knock-off. The adjustable stock and pistol grip is for an 870 and it was a perfect fit. Gun was ordered from CTD and the stock came from Amazon. Cost was around $250 total for the budget minded.