Hello,
I bought a 590A1 12 gauge last month, and have put a few hundred rounds of buckshot through it. There is an operational quirk associated with this shotgun - I would like to know if it really is a quirk, or is my weapon defective?
Here's a description: Imagine you are holding the shotgun with your left hand on the forearm, applying some slight backward pressure on the forearm. Now pull the trigger; the forearm/slide is not free to cycle backward. You must release the rearward pressure on the forearm to allow the slide release to disengage. You never notice this if you are in the habit of holding the forearm either in a neutral position, or applying some forward pressure as you shoot. I spoke with Mossberg and they told me this is normal operation. I've also examined the action's workings, and nothing appears to be amiss.
I am new to Mossbergs, and my Winchester 1300 has never behaved this way. I understand there is considerable difference in the way the bolt locks between these 2 designs. My Winchester practically cycles itself, once fired. Is my technique wrong? Should I, as a matter of course, be applying forward pressure to the forearm as I fire the weapon? I would appreciate comments from other 590 owners. Thanks.
Doug
I bought a 590A1 12 gauge last month, and have put a few hundred rounds of buckshot through it. There is an operational quirk associated with this shotgun - I would like to know if it really is a quirk, or is my weapon defective?
Here's a description: Imagine you are holding the shotgun with your left hand on the forearm, applying some slight backward pressure on the forearm. Now pull the trigger; the forearm/slide is not free to cycle backward. You must release the rearward pressure on the forearm to allow the slide release to disengage. You never notice this if you are in the habit of holding the forearm either in a neutral position, or applying some forward pressure as you shoot. I spoke with Mossberg and they told me this is normal operation. I've also examined the action's workings, and nothing appears to be amiss.
I am new to Mossbergs, and my Winchester 1300 has never behaved this way. I understand there is considerable difference in the way the bolt locks between these 2 designs. My Winchester practically cycles itself, once fired. Is my technique wrong? Should I, as a matter of course, be applying forward pressure to the forearm as I fire the weapon? I would appreciate comments from other 590 owners. Thanks.
Doug