My Valentine's Day present to me - a Mossy 590

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My Valentine's Day present to me - a Mossy 590

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Been thinking about a home defense shotgun for a few years and was focused on either a Remington 870 or a Mossberg 590. So there I was in the local gun store yesterday and they had a few new and used tactical-type (as in not a bird gun) shotguns. One was a used 870 (nah), and one was a new Mossy 590. Immediate like. Good check weld, I love the safety position on the top rear of the receiver (hated the 870 safety) and it just felt right.

This guy (model 50772) has a nine shot capacity with storage for two more shells in the synthetic stock. I think it's Parkerized, one online store claims that, one store just says matte finish. It has rails so I'm going to pick up a light for it. I had no idea there were so many aftermarket parts available for the 500 series Mossy, just like the Ruger 10/22. Already have my eye on a Magpul stock for it :drool: .
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That is a fine shotgun. I may get one myself.

Debating on it or the 590A1 which has a better barrel, metal trigger guard, and metal safety switch. Don't know that it is worth the cost difference though.
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You can buy a metal trigger guard but I think it's part of a drop-in trigger upgrade, the trigger break feels quite crisp so I don't think I'll mess with an aftermarket trigger. I would like to do a sight upgrade though.
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:thumbs2: :thumbs2:

The plastic trigger guards are NOT a high breakage item, but yes you can buy a 590A1 trigger group to drop in.

Be sure to check out http://www.mossbergowners.com. There is a wealth of knowledge there and they're almost as friendly as this TexasCHL bunch.
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Bueno, I'll go lurking over there. :tiphat:
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Great choice I am a devoted Mossberg fan. Looks like your dog is jealous that he has been replaced as top security in the house. :smilelol5:
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I have one that sleeps by my bed 24/7/365. A fine home defense shotgun.

Congrats on your purchase.
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Great choice. I love my old beat-up police 500. The tang safety really is the best IMO. Since it's such a pain to put an extended magazine on mine, I've wanted to get a 590. It's on the wishlist. :cool:
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Yessir, love the safety! Magpul stock and aftermarket safety arriving Monday!
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I have a 590A1 and really like it. One of the things I like about it is the safety position, which I appreciate as a southpaw.

I upgraded the safety switch to one that is larger and more positive in feel: http://elitetacticaladvantage.com/produ ... afety.html. Here’s what it looks like:
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That is a nice shogun.Congrats!
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Thank you! Still waiting on the Brown Santa to deliver my Magpul stock and better safety. I'm glad the dog doesn’t need any upgrades ;-)
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