New Mossberg 590A1

[AntiLibTard]

I just picked this gun up over the weekend. Bought it at Guns and Leather (always a pleasure doing business with them). They actually came down in price and managed to undercut Bud's. I've never bought anything from Budsgunshop.com, but I went to a few complaint forums and saw how their customer service rep handled the situation and was not happy. The rep was actually bashing loyal customers for their negative reviews with Bud's service. It just became a big pissing match. Besides, I like to buy local and support the guys and gals in my area if at all possible. But, I digress...

I really like the ghost ring sights that came with this. I like the fact that the receiver is already drilled and tapped. It feels solid, racks nicely. The LOP is a little long for me, so I may have to get an adjustable stock. I would also like one of those nifty side saddles so I could practice speed loading like those awesome pros do it =) It does have a parkerized finish, and I was wondering - does anybody know a good way to treat/clean this? I heard that you should slather it up with grease and bake it in the oven (not sure if I want to do this). Also, does anyone know how I could smooth out the trigger on her? It just feels a little rough, not bad, just a little rough...

Overall I'm pretty happy with it. Going to take it to Ft. Campbell this weekend and try breaking it in a little bit. Oh, and on a side note: I've decided to quit smoking, so I'm doing the whole Nicorette Gum thing...wish me luck!

Here are some pictures.

UPDATE:

Took it out to the range on Saturday with a few friends. We shot an 870, a savage .270, a savage .410, a Sig 522 LR (fun gun), and my Kel-Tec P-11. It was fantastic. I cleaned out a few boxes of 00 3"mag buckshot, a box of 2/3" rifled slugs, and several boxed of bird (practice) shot...The action was fairly smooth (not as smooth as my buddies 870). I noticed that after the heavier loads, the action tended to stick a little bit more. I was told to polish the chamber and keep working the action to "break it in". There was one issue That I was a little concerned about. Again, with the heavier loads, the bolt seemed to open about 1" while the forend was completely forward. I googled around a bit and found out that it was a mechanical function of the weapon. Apparently, it is there so ejecting/chambering the next round it a tad quicker. I'm not too sure about this, but other than that, everything seemed to be in order. The sights were very accurate right out the box. The slugs were patterning a little low at 25m, so I adjusted accordingly. Next, I tried taking a standing pop-shot at the 100m steel plate - surprisingly, I hit it! It was the best shot all day, but I had a hard time replicating it. However, It was only missing by inches. I probably should have sat down to do it again, but I wasn't too concerned. Point being, I was very happy with the accuracy of this gun vis a vis rifled slugs...

Happy shooting!

Edited February 19, 2010 by AntiLibTard
Update

[Guest Broomhead]

Very nice. I love the ghost ring site. Congrats.

[AntiLibTard]

Thank you, sir!

[seez52]

One of my favorite pumps, would like to have one. I particularly like the spook ring.

[Almond27]

That is the exact shotgun I've been wanting for about 2 years now. Another member here brought his to a Chattanooga shoot one time and it was a super nice shotgun. Looks good:up:

[craglawnmanor]

I don't know. Picking up a new 590A1 and trying to quit smoking at the same time doesn't sound like a good combination to me!

HaHa...just joshing!! Nice shotgun!

[leroy]

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.... The LOP is a little long for me, so I may have to get an adjustable stock.

I like these shotguns too!! They look good and work great. What kind of adjustable stock are you thinking about? I got the same problem.

Kind regards,

Leroy

[AntiLibTard]

I don't know. Picking up a new 590A1 and trying to quit smoking at the same time doesn't sound like a good combination to me!

HaHa...just joshing!! Nice shotgun!

Hahaha. Totally. So far, so good...I've been using that nasty nicorette gum. It seems to suffice my carnal rage...

[AntiLibTard]

I like these shotguns too!! They look good and work great. What kind of adjustable stock are you thinking about? I got the same problem.

Kind regards,

Leroy

I had my eyes on this one:

Shotforce Shotgun collapsible stock, AR15 style. MRW4100.

It was one of the few that looked solid and didn't have that funky gap between the back of the reciever like some of the others. Plus, it's priced right.

It should fit. The Rem. 870 and Moss. 590 accessories are all interchangeable from what I can tell...I'm still going to call and find out.

[Almond27]

Glad you've been able to quit:up: I know its gotta be real hard.

[mk19]

Nice, did ya get the bayonet as well?

[leroy]

I had my eyes on this one:

Shotforce Shotgun collapsible stock, AR15 style. MRW4100.

It was one of the few that looked solid and didn't have that funky gap between the back of the reciever like some of the others. Plus, it's priced right.

It should fit. The Rem. 870 and Moss. 590 accessories are all interchangeable from what I can tell...I'm still going to call and find out.

Thanks!! I like it!

Kind regrds,

Leroy

[AntiLibTard]

Glad you've been able to quit:up: I know its gotta be real hard.

Sure is...but dying a slow and painful death would be harder. At least, in theory... =)

[AntiLibTard]

Nice, did ya get the bayonet as well?

Haha, no. I would like one, however!