Mossberg 590 bayonet

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jrfoxx

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Ok, before anyone laughs, or the mall-ninja comments come out, let me say that I have no intention of keeping a bayonet on my HD 590, the bayonet was bought dirt cheap with the intention of using it a a big survival type knife, the fact that it SHOULD fit my 590 is just a fun bonus. :)Anywho...I did a search and it appears that the m7 bayonet I have is the correct model for a Mossberg 590 with the lug. Decided to try and mount it just to see what it looked like and have a little amusement, but mine doesnt seem to fit over the lug. Has anyone had a simalar problem? did they change the lug at some point (the thread here reccomending the m7 is from 2001), or change the m7 for that matter and now a different model is needed for the 590? I ask because its now bugging me that I didn't get to have my fun looking at my shotgun with a bayonet, so I'm determind to get on on there for my amusement, just to say I COULD mount a bayo on a shotgun if needed, and because I have a tendency to obsess about things like this (no matter how trivial) when I cant find a solution. It looks like the lug is too fat to fit, but its hard to really see. Anybody know anything about this? I'll probly just file the bayonet "hole" bigger since I dont want to file on the gun for something trivial like this, but I'm determined to try and get this bayonet on now.:)

As a side note, after testing the gun with 00 buck and slugs, at a distance of up to 50' (which I would consider a LONG distance for a HD scenario), I am a firm believer in ghost ring sights on a shotgun. It seemed more like shooting a rifle than a shotgun as far as speed of target acquisition, accuracy and follow up shots (I'm 5'5" 150 lbs, so a 12ga shoves me pretty hard, but follow up shots seemed amazing fast).I'm very glad I ponyed up the extra $ for them and the extended mag.
 
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Just for grits and giggles....

I mounted a std mil issue M-16 bayonet on my 590. Unrealistic, but looks mean.

mossberg590_2.jpg
 
dont be so defensive jr,. I have one of those 590s, and I have the blade for it also. While it is not the only thing going, it is not a bad idea to be able to show cold steel.
 
As an update, a little filing on the handle of the m7 got it to fit over the lug, but the circular portion that would go over (partially) the mag tube cap is a bit too small, so a little dremeling will be required there too it appears.Looks like it will fit fine then.Guess I just got one that was out of spec for whatever reason.
Also, thanks for the pics and words of encouragement that I'm not off 9or at least not the only one who is in any case :)) for doing this. Based on the pics, it looks like it will be worth the effort for fun/looks, and seems like it will be pretty solid once I get it on....maybe it's not such a crazy idea after all in case something were to go horribly wrong at the wrong time.....
 
I also have a Mossberg 590A1...and an M7 (for the M16) issue bayonet.

It fits EXCEPT the blade is canted up bit vertically (as seen in Bullshooter's posted photo above) so it's not exactly parallel to the barrel as it should be...I mean it looks a bit "off" aesthetically speaking.

Otherwise, it fits the two points of connection to the gun just fine.

-- John D.
 
Maverick

Does the 590 come with a bayonet lug or is it aftermarket? if so, where can i find a lug and will it fit my Mossberg Maverick?
bayonets are awesome.
 
I'm about to purchase myself a 590 A1 from my local shop (I have it on layaway and am waiting for my next paycheck to arrive). It has a bayonet lug on it and ghost sights and a heavy barrel. THe last one attracted me the most. When I held it I was a little taken aback, I never felt a shotgun weigh so much but that's a good thing, I bet recoil is a lot easier to handle. Besides, it's good to have a gun that I can get a military style workout on. I'm dreaming about it right now.

The only problem is that I heard heat shields are a pain in the anus to put on those heavy barrels.
 
The only problem is that I heard heat shields are a pain in the anus to put on those heavy barrels.
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Actually, they make a heat shield specifically for the 590A1, but it doesn't fit over the ghost ring sights. I've been told that it is possible with a lot of work, but I don't care enough about a heat shield to try.
 
I figured with a heavy barrel that should be sufficient to be comparable to a heat shield. Maybe I'm wrong but thicker metal would naturally take longer to heat up as much.
 
As an update, since I'm sure you've all been real worried about whether I finally got the 7 to fit or not :)

Here is the culmination of all my work:
mossberg.jpg


Have to say, the steel on this bayo is VERY hard.It just ate up a big fat silicon dioxide grinding bit with little results to the steel.I had to get a tungston carbide one to do the bulk of it, then had to use a diamond chip wheel to finish it up and even things out.Well worth it though.I can now see where this may be VERY good at scaring off a bad guy without me having to fire a shot (which I'd much prefer)Looks cool as heck too.:).This is the first gun I have ever named, I now call it "The Fecalator" :) (Credit to Kevin Smith's movie "Dogma" fot the name)
 
jrfoxx,

Wrong thinking: Don't expect to "scare off" anyone...that could get you killed.

Expect you'll need to use it.

-- John D.
 
Insteac of a bayonet, invest in a good k-frame revolver. that way, you can keep it loaded. if you take my advice, then get a couple of speedloaders. put a high powered light on your mossberg so you can blind your assailant and have a bigger reaction time.
 
Cloudcroft--I'm in no way expecting to scare anyone off.If I point a gun at someone, I'm fully prepared to fire.My comment was meant in the context that it is certainly not unheard of for a bad guy to decide to surrender or leave in a hurry when confronted with a gun, thus the sight of a bayonet attached to a 12ga would only add to this possibility, if anything at all (also could come in handy in the event the gun were to somehow malfunction, or there were some other reason firing was not an option, and would probably be a REAL good deterrent from the BG trying to grab at the gun to deflect the barrel or take the gun away).My intention in pointing a gun at someone is NEVER to scare them off, but if that is what happens, the threat is ended, and I didnt have to shoot anyone.


Glock21pwr-It's real hard to see in the pic, but there is a 125 lumins light mounted on the right side of the mag tube for aid in target ID in the dark, as well as for its blinding effect (trust me, 125 lumins will blind you and give you spots in your vision even in a fairly well lit room--I found this out the hard way by "testing" my Surefire on myself when I first got it:).Ouch)
Also, I have a S&W M627 Airweight that is kept loaded 24/7 just like the Mossberg (and kept right next to it), and if time allows, would be coming along (Uncle Mike's IWB holster works well, even in just a pair of boxers :)) just in case.

The more I have thought about it, the less silly the idea of the bayonet on the gun sounds.My mind has definitly changed a bit since my first post.

I do appreciate the comments made by both of you, as it is certainly wise advice, BTW.
 
I wouldn't even THINK that myself, let alone say it...it's the wrong mindset. Banish such "wisdom" immediately.

I've seen lots of people post/say that, as well as the other "scary" thing about shotguns: The "sound" of racking a shotgun action scaring people off.

Good luck.

Some people don't even blink an eye when you point a gun at them. They're not impressed with looks or sounds.

You shouldn't be, either.

-- John D.
 
Thats why I clearly stated that if I point a gun at someone, I am fully prepared to shoot, as well as commending the comments of yourself and Glock21pwr for your advice along the same lines.However, it is a FACT that sometimes, no matter how rare, the intruder will flee at the sight and/or sound of a gun. I personally, would REALLY hate to have to shoot anyone, so my point was that the fact someone may surrender/flee at the mere sight of a gun, and the odds increasing at least a miniscule amount that he/she woud do so if a "scarier" looking weapon were pointed at them , is all a bonus in that if they flee or surrender, the threat is over and I didn't have to kill anyone. I thought I had made that clear, my apologies if I failed to explain properly that pointing a gun at someone should NEVER be to scare them, but to defend your life or the lives of those around you by any means necessary.If that is accomplished without injuring/killing anyone, all the better.
 
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