{"id":4596,"date":"2016-03-01T13:02:53","date_gmt":"2016-03-01T18:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/?p=4596"},"modified":"2016-03-04T09:04:28","modified_gmt":"2016-03-04T14:04:28","slug":"review-mossberg-590a1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luckygunner.com\/lounge\/review-mossberg-590a1\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Mossberg 590A1 Magpul Series"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Over the past few months, Chris and I have been focusing on defensive shotguns<\/a> by detailing things like their history<\/a>, what type of ammo to use<\/a>, and how you can go about configuring\u00a0your own<\/a>. While setting up your defensive shotgun\u00a0almost from the ground up can be a lot of fun, it\u2019s by no means the only way to own\u00a0an effective home defense gun. Some factory guns offer a host of sensible, premium features right out of the box, and one such gun is the Mossberg 590A1 Magpul Series*.<\/span><\/p>

About the 590A1<\/strong><\/h3>

As I mentioned in my previous article about Mossberg defensive shotguns<\/a>, the 590A1 series models are Mossberg\u2019s top-of-the-line tactical shotguns with many in service with the Department of Defense and law enforcement departments across the nation. Designed to meet military requirements, the 590A1 seeks to be tougher than any other pump-action shotgun on the market and to provide unwavering reliability and durability under a variety of environmental conditions. It does this by incorporating all-metal construction, a heavy, thick-wall barrel, and a tough parkerized finish combined with Mossberg\u2019s tried and true model 500 pump action design. Many Marines, soldiers, and patrolmen can attest to this gun\u2019s effectiveness in the line of duty, which makes the Mossberg 590A1 a very appealing choice for the home as well.<\/span><\/p>

\"Mossberg<\/a>
The M590A1 designation means that the trigger group and safety are metal, as opposed to plastic as with other 590 and 500 models. Also note the reversible sling attachment ring.<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Mossberg 590A1 Magpul\u00a0Series Technical Specs<\/strong><\/h3> <\/colgroup>
Barrel Length<\/strong><\/td> 20″<\/td> <\/tr>
Overall Length<\/strong><\/td> 39.5″<\/td> <\/tr>
Caliber<\/strong><\/td> 12 Gauge<\/td> <\/tr>
Choke<\/strong><\/td> Cylinder Bore<\/td> <\/tr>
Weight
<\/strong><\/td> 		7.25 lbs.<\/td> <\/tr>
Optic Mount<\/strong><\/td> Drilled and tapped for picatinny rail (included)<\/td> <\/tr>
Sights<\/strong><\/td> XS Ghost Ring\u00a0rear, white blade front<\/td> <\/tr>
External Safety<\/strong><\/td> tang-mounted<\/td> <\/tr>
Ammo Capacity<\/strong><\/td> 8+1<\/td> <\/tr>
Stock length of pull<\/strong><\/td> Adjustable (12.25″-14.25″ with spacers)<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>

A Closer Look<\/strong><\/h3>

While the model I evaluated\u00a0utilizes the same core components of the military\u2019s 590A1, it also boasts some very thoughtful extras. The most obvious, and in my opinion the best, part of this setup is the Magpul SGA stock. Being able to quickly adjust the gun\u2019s fit to my body as well as to using iron sights or an optic was simply wonderful. There\u2019s nothing worse than paying a premium for a high-end gun and still having to \u201cmake things work\u201d when it comes to cheek weld with optics or length of pull. Fortunately, the SGA stock makes it easy to obtain not only a comfortable gun fit but a functional one as well.<\/span><\/p>

\"Mossberg<\/a>
The clever SGA stock may not win any beauty contests, but it offers plenty of adjustability and also manages to incorporate a pistol-grip without obstructing the Mossberg’s ambidextrous safety.<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Another awesome addition to this gun were the XS Ghost-ring sights. While Mossberg does offer its own style of aperture sights on many of their guns, I preferred the XS sights for their low-profile, minimalist construction and their ability to be used in conjunction with an optic. The obvious concern for these sights upon initial inspection was that the unprotected rear sight might be snapped off. However, the all-steel construction seems to be durable enough that this is not a substantial liability. The sights were close enough for my purposes out of the box given that I was switching shell types constantly, but zeroing is simple should fine-tuning be required for your preferred ammunition type. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\"Mossberg<\/a>
The minimalist XS Ghost-ring sights allow for precise aiming without obstructing your view of the target and its surroundings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>

The gun also shipped with a plethora of sling mounting options. Rear attachment is possible either from the SGA stock itself or the included single-point mount at the rear of the receiver. Up front there was a removable side-oriented sling mount, and, of course, the magazine cap is threaded to accept a sling stud as well. I\u2019m not personally a huge fan of slings on pump-action shotguns due to freedom of movement concerns and the fact that I don\u2019t have to carry one around all day, but it\u2019s always nice to have a choice in the matter. <\/span><\/p>

Range Performance<\/strong><\/h3>

I put our test gun through its paces on the range with a mix of buckshot<\/a>, slugs<\/a>, and target loads<\/a> to see if this gun was really the out-of-the-box defensive rock star it appeared to be. I also put the gun in the hands of some other shooters of varying skill levels to see what issues might arise. <\/span><\/p>

In short, the gun ran flawlessly. There were no malfunctions or parts breakages of any kind even after dragging it\u00a0through the dry Oklahoma dust. Initially, I had some misgivings about the ability for dirt to accumulate in the open receiver, but the Mossberg\u2019s lack of a loading gate is great at preventing debris from becoming trapped inside the gun. Shaking or firing the gun was sufficient to dislodge any foreign matter from the working parts, and the gun was able to keep chugging right along.<\/span><\/p>

The action won\u2019t compete with grandpa\u2019s old Wingmaster, but the stroke was smooth and secure-feeling which is to be expected on a fresh duty gun like this. While Mossbergs are generally quite good about loosening up after moderate use, I suspect the parkerized finish present on 590A1s may extend the break-in period somewhat. In any case, this gun presented no cycling issues for any of our shooters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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\"Mossberg<\/a>
A wide range of shells were fired at a mixture of steel and paper targets. The 590A1 didn’t seem to mind a bit, even after a nice coating of dirt.<\/figcaption><\/figure>

A variety of\u00a0shells were run through our gun ranging from 1oz birdshot loads all the way to 3\u201d magnum 00 buck. I\u2019m not typically a proponent of describing the severity of felt recoil as it is mostly subjective, and, for the most part, any 12-gauge pump shotgun is going to recoil about the same with a given load and overall gun weight. What I will say, however, is that the SGA stock allowed for a good fit and a nice aggressive posture to help overcome the recoil impulse between shots, and the combined front-end weight of the heavy 20\u201d barrel and full 8-shot magazine tube did seem to help keep the muzzle down during rapid fire. <\/span><\/p>

Another benefit\u00a0I noticed during rapid fire drills was that the shape of the Magpul forend acts as a sort of heatshield by covering the bottom half of the barrel. While the heavy barrel is slower to heat up than a standard barrel, it is also slower to cool down, and, with the ability to fire nine shots before reloading, you may end up storing a substantial amount of heat in the barrel during a range session. Additionally, the forend is nicely contoured with subtle hand stops front and rear to prevent your hand from sliding off of it. Magpul\u2019s forend also accepts M-LOK attachments such as rail sections and grips.<\/span><\/p>

\"Mossberg<\/a>
While a pump-action does require a little more training to operate consistently compared to a semi-auto, it does not necessarily sacrifice any speed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Final Verdict<\/strong><\/h3>

Overall, the 590A1 proved to be a very reliable and capable shotgun. Given Mossberg\u2019s reputation and history of making pump-action shotguns, I can\u2019t say I was terribly surprised. What I didn\u2019t expect, though, was how much I found to like about this particular setup and the functionality it offers right out of the box. Half of the things that made me think, \u201cWow, that\u2019s nice!\u201d didn\u2019t reveal themselves until after I had put a few boxes of shells downrange on the skeet field and square bay.<\/span><\/p>

There\u2019s a lot to enjoy here, and I think that\u2019s the result of a few different companies doing what they do best in one elegant package. Magpul\u2019s clever function-packed designs meet the durable and intuitive XS sights on a proven, battle-tested design and industry-leading shot capacity. What\u2019s not to love?<\/span><\/p>

* Editor’s Note:<\/strong> Just prior to publication, we found out that as of 2016, Mossberg no longer offers this model as an option from the factory. The closest model in current production is the 590A1 Tactical with XS Sights (model #51771<\/a>), which is identical to the model reviewed here, with a few\u00a0exceptions:\u00a0a generic synthetic stock in place of the Magpul SGA stock, a railed forend in place of the Magpul MOE forend, and no forward\u00a0or rear sling mounts. Kyle and I were both disappointed to learn about this change in the Mossberg lineup, but fortunately the Magpul stock set is still widely available and easily installed by the user. The Magpul stock and forend can be purchased directly from Magpul<\/a> for $140 for those wishing to duplicate the setup in this review.
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