O.F. Mossberg & Sons · Shotgun · In Production · 1987
| Weight (empty) | 3400 g (119.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1041 mm (40.98") |
| Barrel Length | 508 mm (20.00") |
| Magazine Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Action Type | Pump Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 457 m/s (1499 fps) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
Primary Caliber: 12 Gauge
The Mossberg 590 is a pump-action shotgun designed for military and law enforcement applications, manufactured by O.F. Mossberg & Sons. Derived from the highly successful Mossberg 500 platform, the 590 was purpose-built as a combat shotgun with reinforced internals to meet U.S. military MIL-SPEC 3443 standards. Key differences from the 500 include a heavier barrel, metal trigger guard (on 590A1 variants), metal safety button, and a clean-out tube magazine that allows rapid clearing. The 590 is a...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: Carl Benson