590 add-ons and accessories

Congrats on the new look!

I swapped my OEM fore stock out with a Hogue one in about 4 min. at the match in Napanee a couple of weekends ago, I won it as a door prize. Are you sure you have the correct replacement fore stock?
 
fbimagery said:
Blackhawk...or Knoxx....Mesa Tactical all make shorter, adjustable stocks.

and while I think of it...what the hell is the trick with changing the forearm stock on the 590?...the OE one the nut is visible and simple to do, but the aftermarket ones, I have trouble getting the threads to start on, because the nut is a good inch or so down the new forestock.
my work in progress,...so far
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I had a Knoxx on one of my 870's and didn't like it so I sold it. Maybe I might like it on my 590 might have to check it out.

How do you like it on your 590 do you still feel like you get a good view through your sights?
 
7.62mm said:
Congrats on the new look!

I swapped my OEM fore stock out with a Hogue one in about 4 min. at the match in Napanee a couple of weekends ago, I won it as a door prize. Are you sure you have the correct replacement fore stock?
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The two pieces came in the same package together, for the 590. (also included was a very long Allen key for the stock bolt too).
The stock went on without a hitch, but the forestock is being a pain in the stock.

still working on it though.
 
freddyfour said:
I had a Knoxx on one of my 870's and didn't like it so I sold it. Maybe I might like it on my 590 might have to check it out.

How do you like it on your 590 do you still feel like you get a good view through your sights?
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I like the looks and the fact it is adjustable to fit me. Recoil difference firing everything from trap loads to slugs is no difference than the regular stock.

The Ghost ring sights are very clear, and great viewing...even the heat shield does not interfere as I thought it might.

I will give 7.62MM credit for his insight though, it is a real Pain to get to the safety and the slide release now though. He told me this before hand. I will retain the OEM stuff, just in case I change it back in the future.
 
TDC said:
Yes, its too long for most people. I chopped nearly two inches off both shotguns to accommodate a proper squared up stance for action events. I found that if you take the butt pad off and mount the shotgun without, the LOP is just right. Subsequently I removed about recoil pad worth of length from the stock. If you do this, I strongly suggest you pre drill the screw holes before cutting the stock off. If you don't, you'll have a tough time keeping the holes straight. Also, you must pre drill the screw holes. If you don't, you'll split the channels when you reattach the pad. Ask me how I know:D

TDC

ETA: One last thing. Your butt pad will no longer conform to the shape of the stock. You can trim it if you wish, I don't find it an issue and left it. Looks aren't important to me.
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I just took to butt pad off and now it lines up perfectly with my 870 in length from end of butt stock to beginning to forend. Might just have to hack a little off!!:eek:
 
7.62mm said:
Congrats on the new look!

I swapped my OEM fore stock out with a Hogue one in about 4 min. at the match in Napanee a couple of weekends ago, I won it as a door prize. Are you sure you have the correct replacement fore stock?
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And i still have some in stock if anyone else needs one :)
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My 590A1 build. Consists of a Speedfeed SF 4 stock, a 6 shell sidesaddle. What I need is a way to stick 6 more shells on the stock and a flashlight on the magazine tube.

 
IMO, heat shield is a must have addition to any tac shotgun, if not for the LCF and intimidation factors alone.
When I ordered my M590 I got the ghost sights and at that time you couldn't get the heat shield with that sight option. I just ordered my Mossberg heat shield from Brownells (this was pre 9/11) and installed the shield myself.
Have a good one.
CS45
 
freddyfour said:
Very nice, how do you like your speedfeed stock?
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I love it to death. I wouldn't buy any other stock. It's very thick and still remains light, extremely stiff with no play or flex whatsoever, super comfortable with easy access to the action release (needs a little movement for the safety, but it's okay) and it looks great. I say again, I would never, ever get a different stock for it. It has the standard LOP, a good recoil pad that doesn't stick to clothing too much. It's just bloody perfect, except for one thing (that isn't speedfeed's fault), I can't seem to find a 6 shell buttcuff that is solid and holds the shells like the sidesaddle does, solidly with strong plastic loops. I'm trying to make one but I'd love to find a good one that I know wouldn't break.

oh and does anyone know where I could get a heat shield for the 590A1? Quick shotgun reloads from sidesaddles are very fast when you lay the shottie barrel upside down on your weak hand with the stock in the crook of the shoulder of your strong hand... The barrel does get hot and reloading like that becomes... Difficult.
 
Meph said:
I love it to death. I wouldn't buy any other stock. It's very thick and still remains light, extremely stiff with no play or flex whatsoever, super comfortable with easy access to the action release (needs a little movement for the safety, but it's okay) and it looks great. I say again, I would never, ever get a different stock for it. It has the standard LOP, a good recoil pad that doesn't stick to clothing too much. It's just bloody perfect, except for one thing (that isn't speedfeed's fault), I can't seem to find a 6 shell buttcuff that is solid and holds the shells like the sidesaddle does, solidly with strong plastic loops. I'm trying to make one but I'd love to find a good one that I know wouldn't break.

oh and does anyone know where I could get a heat shield for the 590A1? Quick shotgun reloads from sidesaddles are very fast when you lay the shottie barrel upside down on your weak hand with the stock in the crook of the shoulder of your strong hand... The barrel does get hot and reloading like that becomes... Difficult.
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Supporting dealer...Ellwood Epps....for the heat shield.
 
I was looking at a couple Mossbergs myself today, and they certainly are... intimidating. The shop I was at had a 500 J.I.C. and a Road Blocker, as well as a couple 590 models. I've gotta say I love the look of a pistol grip with a folding stock, but based on what you guys are saying (and what my .30-06 feels like) a folding stock would be pretty bad for repeated shooting... are there any acceptable folding stocks, or is one of those tactical stocks with the pistol grips (like mentioned in previous posts) the way to go?

I did have one question in particular about the Mossbergs though... how do people find the reliability on them? The guy at the shop said that there is a big difference between them and something like a Remington. I'm currently considering something like the Mossberg 500/590 or Remington 870 Tactical, but I need something that'll take a lickin' and keep on... well, kickin'. I'm not planning on abusing it, but I want to know that the action won't lock up if I get a bit of dirt on it, or that it won't fall apart in my hands after a year of regular shooting.

Sorry if these are newbie questions... I've got a little bit of experiance with my rifle and handgun, but shotguns are a completely new adventure to me.
 
pope_face said:
I was looking at a couple Mossbergs myself today, and they certainly are... intimidating. The shop I was at had a 500 J.I.C. and a Road Blocker, as well as a couple 590 models. I've gotta say I love the look of a pistol grip with a folding stock, but based on what you guys are saying (and what my .30-06 feels like) a folding stock would be pretty bad for repeated shooting... are there any acceptable folding stocks, or is one of those tactical stocks with the pistol grips (like mentioned in previous posts) the way to go?

I did have one question in particular about the Mossbergs though... how do people find the reliability on them? The guy at the shop said that there is a big difference between them and something like a Remington. I'm currently considering something like the Mossberg 500/590 or Remington 870 Tactical, but I need something that'll take a lickin' and keep on... well, kickin'. I'm not planning on abusing it, but I want to know that the action won't lock up if I get a bit of dirt on it, or that it won't fall apart in my hands after a year of regular shooting.

Sorry if these are newbie questions... I've got a little bit of experiance with my rifle and handgun, but shotguns are a completely new adventure to me.
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Did he mean the 870 was better or worse then the Mossberg???
I've got a couple Mossbergs, 535 and just got a 590 and also have a couple 870's, a Wingmaster and a Grizzly. I love them all and none have ever given me a hick up.

Buy what ever one fits the best is my suggestion. Out of the four I have the 590 fits me the worse and the 535 and the Wingmaster fits the best. :shotgun:
 
one of the reasons I decided on Mossberg 590 was watching and listening to the guys who shoot 3 gun IPSC...Both were being used, and no failures were recorded.
One IPSC member mentioned a few Mossberg design differences over the 870 .
I do have an 870, but for fit, feel, and firing, I would prefer the Mossberg.
 
Freddy: He was saying that the Remington would be better in terms of reliability in the long term as they're built a bit better... I originally thought the Remingtons were somewhat more expensive, but (from this shop) the Mossberg 590 A1 is actually $10 more than the Remington 870 Tactical.

I'm planning on going around to a few of the shops here today, so I'll make sure to have a good feel for both, as well as anything else in that price range. I am a bit drawn to the Mossberg 500's though, as a few of the models (with pistol grips) are about half the price of the 590 A1, which'll leave more money for feeding my other guns. Any major differences between the 500's and the 590's? Only differences I can see on the Mossberg website is that some of the 590's have heavier barrels, ghost ring sights, and adjustable stocks.

Also, is a folding stock on a 12 gauge with a pistol grip a terrible idea? I'll go with a tactical stock like on the 590's if I really should, but I've always liked the look of folding stocks with a pistol grip, not to mention they take up less room. I'm just concerned about recoil... I nearly destroyed my shoulder before I got the Limb Saver for my .30-06, and I'd really like to avoid doing that again.
 
pope_face said:
Also, is a folding stock on a 12 gauge with a pistol grip a terrible idea? I'll go with a tactical stock like on the 590's if I really should, but I've always liked the look of folding stocks with a pistol grip, not to mention they take up less room. I'm just concerned about recoil... I nearly destroyed my shoulder before I got the Limb Saver for my .30-06, and I'd really like to avoid doing that again.
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Most folding stocks are terrible, they'll either hammer your shoulder, your cheek, or both. However I've found the Butler Creek folders to not be too bad, giving up little in shootability to a regular stock. If you find 30-06 recoil harsh though then you might have trouble with a 12 gauge no matter what it uses for a stock.
 
Ya that is true, once you get into some slugs or 00 she will kick like a mule. You could always check out the spec ops stocks for a little less recoil. They make a folder that you might be interested in.
 
Thanks for the tips on stocks... I went in to one of the local shops today (only had time to make it into one) to talk to the guys and have a feel for the different Remington stocks... After talking to them, I've decided against a pistol grip with a folding stock, at least for the time being. If I get another shotgun I'll consider a folding stock. The standard stock I'm not into either, as it puts my hand in a wierd position relative to the trigger. The pistol grip with the solid, built-in tactical stock was a bit better in terms of feel, but the best was an aftermarket camo one. It was similar to the tactical stock, in which it used a pistol grip and a solid-mount stock, although it also had an extra "brace" between the base of the pistol grip and the base of the stock, just below the recoil pad. Best feel as far as hand positioning, and looks pretty cool too. I'll look around a bit more, but it's looking like the Rem 870 with the aftermarket stock will be the best fit for now...
 
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