Skarekrow88
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I have a Mossberg 590 that has the matter/parkerized-esque finish with the speed feed stock, heat shield and bead sight. Its been a reliable gun and I like the fact that the design was selected for service by the military. I considered qualifying with it and putting it in the cruiser with me at work (ended up going with patrol rifle instead) and never once thought about getting rid of it until I came across a video of this fellow pointing out a potentially fatal flaw in the design of the 500/590 which is how the elevator is held in place on the receiver. Watched the video and the guy exploited that weakness by tossing the shotgun onto the ground at shoulder height. One or both of pivot "pins" that hold the elevator in place popped inward into the receiver from the shock of the drop effectively jamming the elevator and rendering the gun utterly useless. Man in the video recreates this phenomena several times to demonstrate that it wasn't just a fluke and claims he can make it happen on his buddies 500/590's. He goes on to say something along the lines of "no idea how this design passed military trials" and I must admit I wonder the same thing. I understand that the military gives the contract to the manufacturer whose weapon does the best at the lowest price but you would think that this issue would have been addressed. Did some more research and found that its definitely a thing. After having watched that video I grabbed my 590 and looked at these pins and found that you can just about push them into the receiver using your the tip of your pinky. I now have concerns about relying on my 590.
Came across a Benelli Supernova Tactical in my LGS with the extended tube, ghost ring sights, and collapsible stock. I could have most of it paid off if I trade in my 590 for it. I have a Benelli M2 Field and I have abused and neglected it to the point that any other semi auto probably could not handle as well so I know Benelli makes good stuff. I cannot find many bad things being said about the Supernova that aren't opinions or related to how light it is. Seriously considering make this move. Any thoughts?
Came across a Benelli Supernova Tactical in my LGS with the extended tube, ghost ring sights, and collapsible stock. I could have most of it paid off if I trade in my 590 for it. I have a Benelli M2 Field and I have abused and neglected it to the point that any other semi auto probably could not handle as well so I know Benelli makes good stuff. I cannot find many bad things being said about the Supernova that aren't opinions or related to how light it is. Seriously considering make this move. Any thoughts?