A bit confused by my manual.

[YllwFvr]

From what Im reading in my Mossberg manual it says the 590 holds 8 2-3/4" shells. Mine only holds five. Is it because of the sub model? It has M590A1 stamped on the side. I might be picky but hey if it should hold eight I would very much like those extra three!
It doesnt have a dowel. First off the manual lists which have a dowel and which dont. Besides I can tell just by looking that it only holds five.

[wizardofgore]

If it is a 590 is should have a magazine tube that runs the length of the barrel. does yours?

[Karma8541]

From what Im reading in my Mossberg manual it says the 590 holds 8 2-3/4" shells. Mine only holds five. Is it because of the sub model? It has M590A1 stamped on the side. I might be picky but hey if it should hold eight I would very much like those extra three!
It doesnt have a dowel. First off the manual lists which have a dowel and which dont. Besides I can tell just by looking that it only holds five.

The 590A1 does not hold as many as the orginal 590...

[Karma8541]

500®/590® Special Purpose
DESCRIPTION FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS


500® & 590® JIC™ JUST IN CASE Series (SPECIFICATIONS APPLY TO 12-GAUGE MODELS ONLY)
6, 8 and 9 shot capacity with 2-3/4" shells
18-1/2" or 20" barrel lengths
Blued, matte or Marinecote™ finishes
Bead front or Ghost Ring® sights
Rugged synthetic stock and forearm
Ambidextrous, thumb-operated safety
Proven Mil-Spec & NIJ performance
Pistol grip models available
Twin action bars
20-gauge and .410-bore models also available
Includes a free gun lock


590A1™ 6 SHOT
6 SHOT 52682 12 3" HVY WALL BBL, MTL TRIG GRD & SAFETY BUTTON 6 18 1/2" 3-DOT CYLINDER BORE 39 1/2" 13 7/8" PARKERIZED SYNTHETIC/BLACK/SPEEDFEED 7 1/4 LBS $590.00
6 SHOT 51410 12 3" HVY WALL BBL, MTL TRIG GRD & SAFETY BUTTON 6 18 1/2" BEAD CYLINDER BORE 39 1/2" 13 7/8" PARKERIZED SYNTHETIC/BLACK/SPEEDFEED 7 1/4 LBS $558.00
6 SHOT 51411 12 3" HVY WALL BBL, MTL TRIG GRD & SAFETY BUTTON 6 18 1/2" BEAD CYLINDER BORE 39 1/2" 13 7/8" PARKERIZED SYNTHETIC/BLACK 7 1/4 LBS $512.00
6 SHOT 51517 12 3" HVY WALL BBL, MTL TRIG GRD & SAFETY BUTTON 6 18 1/2" GHOST RING¨ CYLINDER BORE 39 1/2" 13 7/8" PARKERIZED SYNTHETIC/BLACK 7 1/4 LBS $546.00
6 SHOT 51518 12 3" HVY WALL BBL, MTL TRIG GRD & SAFETY BUTTON 6 18 1/2" GHOST RING¨ CYLINDER BORE 39 1/2" 13 7/8" PARKERIZED SYNTHETIC/BLACK/SPEEDFEED 7 1/4 LBS $590.00

[RaisedByWolves]

The 590A1 does not hold as many as the orginal 590...

Huh?



8+1 capicity for the A1, unless its an 18" model.


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[YllwFvr]

No the tube isnt as long as the barrel. Yeah its an 18.5" barrel. Looks like Karma has it right.
Ill have to get an extension for a few extra shells.

[RaisedByWolves]

No he dont.....



The standard 590A1 has a 20" barrel and holds 8+1, yours is a less common 18" model and holds less. I would guesstimate 90% of the A1's have the 20" barrel as people really want the extra capacity.


Didnt you research these before you bought?


Edit: You can find a +2 extention, but you may loose your sling mount.

[Karma8541]

No he dont.....



The standard 590A1 has a 20" barrel and holds 8+1, yours is a less common 18" model and holds less. I would guesstimate 90% of the A1's have the 20" barrel as people really want the extra capacity. I also dont think you can put an extention on this due to the mag tube cap design.


Didnt you research these before you bought?

I do have it right,If u would pay attention to the barrel length the OP has, It is not an 8+1. Hence the graph i put in on my 2nd post...18.5 590A1 hold 6 rounds..Yes the 20 inch hold 8+1,But not the 18.5....His is an 18.5.

[RaisedByWolves]

The 590A1 does not hold as many as the orginal 590...

Splain this, This is what Im referring to. The 590A1 holds +1 over the 590 due to its mag design.

[Karma8541]

Splain this, This is what Im referring to. The 590A1 holds +1 over the 590 due to its mag design.

Go to the mossy page and that will explain it all for you. His model only holds 6, 5 in mag one in pipe.