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jcabin · 05-15-2008, 12:01 AM

I'm looking into purchasing my first shotgun in the next month or so. I'm really liking the Mossberg 590. What do you folks thinks? Like it or dislike it, also, what would you recommend or what do you own. thanks much!

robinsre · 05-15-2008, 12:03 AM

Love it

Own 2 500s (alot like the 590, but not mil-spec and a few small differences)

Both are Iron Clad

Both are an essential part of my home defense/SHTF plans.

- Ryan

jcabin · 05-15-2008, 12:06 AM

What is the difference between the 500 and the 590? the reason im looking at the 590 is mainly because it is used in the military, therefore one would think its better at combat situations.

robinsre · 05-15-2008, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jcabin

What is the difference between the 500 and the 590? the reason im looking at the 590 is mainly because it is used in the military, therefore one would think its better at combat situations.

You'd think that...but from everything I've seen they're about the same.

590 has metal trigger guard instead of plastic, and a different barrel attachment mechanism.

I went with the 500 security because it was approximately half the price.

fivehourfrenzy · 05-15-2008, 12:26 AM

IMO if you want a pump, there's only one: Remington 870. The Mossberg 590 is a decent setup, but the build quality just doesn't quite match the 870. If you do go with a 590, get the short stock. The factory stock is extremely long and gives it a 15"+ LOP, which is too long for home defense. This is my SHTF shotty. 870 express with 18" barrel, Surefire 6V forend, tritium front bead, and R3 recoil pad for sapping up the kick of 00 buckshot. I pity the burglar that breaks into my apartment.

ThePelican · 05-15-2008, 12:42 AM

Anyone use a Saiga 12? I'm considering one myself...

SpringfieldXD.40 · 05-15-2008, 04:43 AM

Get the 590A1----->You'll love it!

Mercmar · 05-15-2008, 04:52 AM

Unless you have reason to believe that your home is going to be overrun by droves of doves, then a shotty is probably not as close-quarters friendly as is a good handgun. I pitty the home invader that gets a face full of what one of my Glocks will introduce him to.

IF I were going to use one of my shotguns for h.d., it'd be a semi-auto, not a pump. Ever tried to fire a pump from around a barrier or from a prone position?

baldp8 · 05-15-2008, 05:00 AM

I have a Mossberg 500 for home defense. Why shotgun? Cause if I am nervous and shaky, I want to cover the wall with buckshot and not worry about pin point accuracy. Why pump? Because I've never owned a semi auto shotgun that never jammed and I want to be darn sure I've got more than one shot if someone's shooting back. As much as I love my XD, even when I had more handguns, they were backup to the scattergun for my home defense arsenal.

SpringfieldXD.40 · 05-15-2008, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mercmar

Unless you have reason to believe that your home is going to be overrun by droves of doves, then a shotty is probably not as close-quarters friendly as is a good handgun. I pitty the home invader that gets a face full of what one of my Glocks will introduce him to.

IF I were going to use one of my shotguns for h.d., it'd be a semi-auto, not a pump. Ever tried to fire a pump from around a barrier or from a prone position?

That's a good thought, but I keep my Mossberg for nightime HD. If the situation ever arises, I'm grabbing my 590A1 that sits in the corner of my bedroom and hunkering down. No need to shoot around corners- just cover the doorway. Anywhere else in the house, the pistol is always within arms reach.

05-15-2008, 12:01 AM	#1
jcabin XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 535	Home Defense/SHTF Shotgun? I'm looking into purchasing my first shotgun in the next month or so. I'm really liking the Mossberg 590. What do you folks thinks? Like it or dislike it, also, what would you recommend or what do you own. thanks much!

05-15-2008, 12:03 AM	#2
robinsre XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,545	Love it Own 2 500s (alot like the 590, but not mil-spec and a few small differences) Both are Iron Clad Both are an essential part of my home defense/SHTF plans. - Ryan __________________ Johnny was a chemist's son but Johnny is no more, what Johnny thought was H2O was H2SO4. Support bacteria, it's the only culture some people will ever have.' "Life exists at a level of complexity almost beyond our ability to comprehend, it's a well known fact that if you try to take apart a cat to see how it works one of the first things you have on your hands is a non-working cat" - Douglas Adams

05-15-2008, 12:26 AM	#5
fivehourfrenzy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lexington Posts: 139	IMO if you want a pump, there's only one: Remington 870. The Mossberg 590 is a decent setup, but the build quality just doesn't quite match the 870. If you do go with a 590, get the short stock. The factory stock is extremely long and gives it a 15"+ LOP, which is too long for home defense. This is my SHTF shotty. 870 express with 18" barrel, Surefire 6V forend, tritium front bead, and R3 recoil pad for sapping up the kick of 00 buckshot. I pity the burglar that breaks into my apartment. __________________ Para Nite Hawg 3" 1911 .45ACP with Trijicon night sights (CCW). Walther P22 with HIVIZ f/o front sight and Walther TPII red dot scope (plinker/squirrel gun). Remington 870 express with 2-shot mag extension, Surefire 6V forend, Bulldog stock saddle, SGT side saddle, and R3 recoil pad: - 18" barrel with Meprolight tritium bead (HD/zombie killer). - 20" cantilevered/tapped barrel with 1x30 red dot scope (slug/turkey gun).

05-15-2008, 04:43 AM	#7
SpringfieldXD.40 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodstock, VA Posts: 5,972	Get the 590A1----->You'll love it! __________________ We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. — George Orwell ------------------------------------------------ Kermee in 2008 ------------------------------------------------ www.nationalgunforum.com www.pitbullforum.com

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05-15-2008, 12:06 AM	#3
jcabin XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 535	What is the difference between the 500 and the 590? the reason im looking at the 590 is mainly because it is used in the military, therefore one would think its better at combat situations.

05-15-2008, 12:42 AM	#6
ThePelican XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 9	Anyone use a Saiga 12? I'm considering one myself...

05-15-2008, 04:52 AM	#8
Mercmar XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,559	Unless you have reason to believe that your home is going to be overrun by droves of doves, then a shotty is probably not as close-quarters friendly as is a good handgun. I pitty the home invader that gets a face full of what one of my Glocks will introduce him to. IF I were going to use one of my shotguns for h.d., it'd be a semi-auto, not a pump. Ever tried to fire a pump from around a barrier or from a prone position?

05-15-2008, 05:00 AM	#9
baldp8 XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fitchburg, WI Posts: 32	I have a Mossberg 500 for home defense. Why shotgun? Cause if I am nervous and shaky, I want to cover the wall with buckshot and not worry about pin point accuracy. Why pump? Because I've never owned a semi auto shotgun that never jammed and I want to be darn sure I've got more than one shot if someone's shooting back. As much as I love my XD, even when I had more handguns, they were backup to the scattergun for my home defense arsenal.