The Mossberg 590A1 delivers military-specification reliability in a pump-action shotgun built to exceed the demands of law enforcement and tactical applications. This 12-gauge platform combines a heavy-walled barrel with mil-spec construction standards that have earned military contracts worldwide.
What Makes This Different
Unlike standard sporting shotguns, the 590A1 features a heavy barrel profile that maintains accuracy under sustained fire and resists heat buildup during extended shooting sessions. The parkerized finish provides corrosion resistance superior to blued steel, while the metal trigger guard and safety button exceed commercial-grade durability standards. Mil-spec construction means components are manufactured to military tolerances for consistent performance in adverse conditions.
Key Features
- 20-inch heavy barrel with 3-inch chamber capability for versatile ammunition selection
- 8+1 capacity with dual extractors and positive steel-to-steel lockup
- Ghost ring sight system for rapid target acquisition in low-light conditions
- Drilled and tapped receiver accepts optics mounts and tactical accessories
- Parkerized finish resists corrosion and reduces glare
- Metal trigger guard and safety button for enhanced durability
- Synthetic stock resists weather and impact damage
Field testing demonstrates consistent cycling with both 2¾-inch and 3-inch shells, from light target loads to heavy buckshot and slugs. The ghost ring sight configuration allows shooters to maintain both-eyes-open shooting for faster follow-up shots in tactical scenarios. Law enforcement agencies have documented reliable function in temperatures ranging from -20°F to 140°F, with minimal maintenance requirements.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 12 gauge, 3-inch chamber
- Barrel Length: 20 inches, heavy wall construction
- Capacity: 8+1 rounds
- Overall Length: 40.5 inches
- Weight: 7 pounds
- Stock: Black synthetic with textured grip surfaces
- Finish: Parkerized metal surfaces
- Sights: Ghost ring rear, front post
- Safety: Tang-mounted, reversible
- Action: Pump-action with dual extractors
- Receiver: Drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Country of Origin: United States
The 590A1 represents proven pump-action technology refined through decades of military and law enforcement feedback. Current production models maintain the same specifications that earned military acceptance, ensuring consistent performance for professional users and serious civilians alike.