Mossberg 590A1 HELP

[Rhabdo]

Hey all, I'm looking at a Mossberg 590A1 combat shotgun. The model is #50771. It's the model with ghost ring sites and ported 20" barrel.

Here she blows:



I'm interested if anyone has any experience with this particular model. How do you like the length? Is it too heavy? Is the fact that it's ported a noticeable benefit? Is it rugged?

I always research my prospects, but I do highly value actual owners' opinions or people's viewpoints who have actually shot it. So thanks ahead of time!

Oh yeah, and asking price is 500 bones. Reasonable?

[RUArmed]

I bought my mossberg 590a1 years ago for about 350 but it is not ported and have a bead sight someday I will up grade the sights. I have no problems with mine, i like how it shots, weight is fine, and been reliable so far. I wouldn't know if ported will make a difference because i never shot one hopefully some will answer that for you.

[aubie515]

I have the 590A1 with 18.5" barrel and ghost rings. Mine isn't ported, but I don't think it would be an issue. I like the weight of the 590A1...the trigger guard is steel and I like that they are parkerized.

[Rundownfid]

I believe the porting will put you in open in 3-gun. Otherwise it is a great gun. Mine doesn't have porting, I don't feel the need as this is a very heavy gun (especially with that bayonet). Built like a tank and worth $500, but try shopping a bit for a better price if you want to save a few bucks, (I paid $400 slightly used).

[Normlizer]

I have that exact same shotgun a 590A1 SPX. Its a great shotgun. Action is smooth as silk and goes bang every time. I changed out the stock and forend for a hogue 12" lop kit. Its not that heavy its about the same as my 870 tactical. I think the ported barrel helps a little on muzzle flip. If u get the shotgun u will not be disappointed. I love mine. Here is a thread i made awhile back. http://forum.pafoa.org/gun-pictures-...590a1-spx.html

[Rhabdo]

I have that exact same shotgun a 590A1 SPX. Its a great shotgun. Action is smooth as silk and goes bang every time. I changed out the stock and forend for a hogue 12" lop kit. Its not that heavy its about the same as my 870 tactical. I think the ported barrel helps a little on muzzle flip. If u get the shotgun u will not be disappointed. I love mine. Here is a thread i made awhile back. http://forum.pafoa.org/gun-pictures-...590a1-spx.html

So you CAN change out the forend? That was one of the big questions I had. I actually added the gun to my arsenal, and boy is it sweet. I'm looking at ATI tactical butt-stock and forend. Knowing the forend on the SPX can be changed puts me at ease.

Can anyone else confirm this?

[Normlizer]

Yes u can change out your forend. Just make sure u get one that fits your gun.

[Ricochet]

I prefer to not have a ported barrel.

But over all its a fine shotgun and I like it more than the regular 500.

[tomgun1]

500 rifled ported 12 3" barrel mounted scope rail,24"....dead on @100 yds, cant beat it 200.00 no scope, maybe 75.00 more

[Ricochet]

500 rifled ported 12 3" barrel mounted scope rail,24"....dead on @100 yds, cant beat it 200.00 no scope, maybe 75.00 more

Thats a nice shotgun you have in the pic.

But yours is geared more towards hunting.

I think the OP is looking a tactical shotgun.