Hows the 590a1? Ive been wanting some type of 590a1 for YEARS now but never could financially swing it. I've been torn between black ones like that, wooden stock ones, and everything in between so im not even sure what specific one id want when I do get the money for it.
I have a maverick 88 so I am good on pump shotgun but I find the pump action really loose (?) idk how to describe it but it feels like the pumping part could tear off if wiggle it slightly to far to the left or right. But id LOVE a high tier pump that would last me forever .
So yeah how do you like yours? Any suggestions for me?
Quick edit: nice damn collection too, got all your bases covered bro
Added a custom longer 3d printed match saver and a side saddle . Also changed the trigger spring for mcarbo.
It balances itself really well. Very accurate with slugs (up to 100 yards. Haven't tried further yet)
It is also very easy to strip down and clean. And if course made really study. I don't find it too heavy as some people sometimes are stating. It's a keeper for sure. I chose the 590a1 magpul version with XS sights. If you go the same route, when you zero your sights, don't forget blue loctite as mine tend to loosen up. Also I purchased the magpul higher cheek risers as the XS sights are higher.
Nice, now would you recommend the polymer stock ones or retrograde? I love the look of retrograde but the wood worries me I may need to baby it, as a few of my other wooden stock ones have unfortunate chips/scratches in it because I looked at them wrong when they came out of the safe. Im extremely clumsy and would absolutely scratch up a wooden stock, and would probably drop it in water if i was ever in that scenario. And polymer options dont look bad either.... weight isnt an issue for me just a motivator to lift even more at the gym lmao, so im more into looks and whats best for an "accidentally damaging the looks" prone person.
And id love to Gucci it up too with additional parts.... man I wish I had more money bro
Hahah I totally understand that. I like to Gucci and upgrade my stuff aswell.
In regard of the 590a1... It is a combat 12 gauge. It passed the test for the American army. I also like the look of the retrograde aswell. I hesitated for a while too. If I had to do it all again... I would pick the exact same one I own. (Magpul édition with the Xs ghost ring sights + kit for higher cheek rest) . It is very sturdy. You can adjust the length of pull, the height of the cheek rest, you can add a sling. (Magpul édition comes with nice sling attachment points. But don't overtight the front one when reassembling to not damage the mag tube) . It is very pleasurable to shoot, one of my favorite firearms.
In my opinion, after owning a winchester 1897, I feel like the retrograde is a bad copy. It looks great but ... Feels like a fraud to me Hehehe . I'd say spend less on the magpull version and with the money left buy ammo or the cheek riser and the mcarbo Spring kit (makes the trigger almost halfway lighter)! But that's my opinion and it's not the only good one.
Whatever version you choose, it's going to be a great shotgun and a workhorse!
Shot it for the first time today and loved it. First time shooting a sbs. Not sure what model pump I shot when I was young, but i hadn't shot any other shotgun since I was a teenager before buying this, so I can't really give you a comparison. The 590a1 still has the Mossberg side to side wiggle on the pump but it doesn't bother me. The short barrel is fun with the big flash and it's very handy and looks great
Ooh so the wobble is a "feature" on mossbergs then?? Not a bug?
Im also torn between short barrel and long.... short would definitely make it more unique among my 2 shotguns but I just love the absurdity of a fuckload of shells in the tube the longer barrel ones have.
But thanks for the glowing review... now making me more jealous I didnt pick one up yet lmao, wish they were at like the 800 dollar price point they were a few years ago (like 2ys ago) instead of FUCKING 1200-1500!????
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u/Possible_Jellyfish69 Mar 14 '26
Italian surplus Springfield M1 Garand tipo 2 (FAET), Mossberg 590a1 class III, French tickler SKS, and Derya TM22 pro