590A1 mag tube help

[ZeroZero3]

Any source for a 5 rounds mag tube for a 590A1?

Thanks.

 

[ZeroZero3]

Also, is the tube from the 500 would fit on the 590A1? that would make it easier to source if it work.

 

[ZeroZero3]

Anybody?

 

[Onagoth]

Why 5 rounds? Doesn't the stock version come with an 8 round tube?

 

[Boomer]

You have more issues to consider than just the magazine length. The 500 holds the barrel in place with a bolt that threads into the end of the magazine tube. The 590 uses a ring attached to the underside of the barrel, that slides over the magazine tube and is held in place, not by a bolt, but by the magazine cap. In both models, the magazine length is critical for the attachment of the barrel. If you want a shorter magazine tube, you will have to get a different barrel, which might be a gunsmith situation, rather than something you can just purchase and spin on.

 

[ZeroZero3]

Ok thanks, my plan is to try a 835 barrel. Apparently they bolt right a 5 rounds 590. But after what you just said I am pretty sure now that a 5 round 590 tube is the only way to go.

 

[Why not?]

Boomer, you need to clean up your PMs. Trying to send you a message, but you are filled up!

Ted

 

[kevin13]

That poor 590

 

[celtic1123]

That poor 590

Lol, yeah still kind of wondering why the OP wants to fit less rounds into the 590. . . more just for my own curiosity rather than making it sound like you need to explain it.

 

[ZeroZero3]

Just trying to do two shotguns with one. 8 rounds mag tube and 20 inch barrel for fun and short mag tube and 835 barrel for hunting.

 

[8 ball]

Going to be a royal pain in the "you know where", swapping the mag tube out every time you want to change the barrel. You can pick up a new Mossberg with a hunting barrel for about $350. Do yourself a favor and spend the few extra bucks and get another complete gun. Probably not much more money and definitely less headache!

 

[muaddib]

Just trying to do two shotguns with one. 8 rounds mag tube and 20 inch barrel for fun and short mag tube and 835 barrel for hunting.

sounds like the perfect excuse to buy two shotguns