Mossberg’s flagship 12-gauge, 3-inch shotgun, the 590A1 is the company’s most durable pump action and defines “field proven.” The 590A1 joins the new Professional Series of firearms, which have undergone an enhanced assembly and quality control process, including special finishes and features such as refining touches to the loading port to help optimize performance. Mossberg is offering nine versions of the 590A1 in their Professional Series including 9-shot and 7-shot versions with the option of Cerakote or Marinecote metal finishes; Compact stocks and Magpul-equipped models; a 6-shot NFA/Class 3 offering; and options with orange furniture.
At the core of the 590A1 is Mossberg’s venerable 500 and 590 pump-action platforms featuring non-binding twin action bars; positive steel-to-steel lock-up and anti-jam elevator; dual extractors; aluminum receiver coated with corrosion resistant matte finish; drilled and tapped receivers; and ambidextrous top-mounted safety. Standard upgrades to the 590A1 include convenient clean-out magazine tube, heavy-walled barrels, and metal trigger guard and safety.
Features
20, 18.5 and 14-inch heavy-walled barrels with cylinder bore.
Metal rear Optimized Ghost Ring and front fiber optic sights equipped with protective low-profile wings.
Lower profile sights assist with acquiring the sight picture, allow for ease of racking/unracking guns in cruisers, and are optimized for common, lower velocity tactical payloads utilized by law enforcement.
Adapter plates provided for optic-ready receiver for mounting RMR, Docter, and Leupold footprints to the optic cut in the receiver which is covered by certain patents and patent pending.
Optional metal finishes for added durability: Cerakote Tungsten metal exterior finish, a polymer-ceramic coating that provides superior corrosion resistance and abrasion resistance or Mossberg’s proprietary Marinecote metal finish that includes a nickel-plating aspect.
Two stock options utilizing stock spacer systems for customization. Magpul SGA® variable length-of-pull (LOP) stock adjusts in .5” increments from 12.25 – 14.25 inches. Compact stock features a one-inch insert for adjustment from 12 – 13 inches.
Black and Orange synthetic stock and forend options.
Magpul MOE® forend offers an extended length with front and rear hand stops and M-LOK® slots for ease of adding accessories. The Compact models feature a traditional corncob-style forend.
Magpul models have QD cups on the stock and forward sling mount which allows for one or two-point sling attachment.
Drilled and tapped receiver.
Refined loading port and oversized, ambidextrous safety for ease of operation.