Mossberg 590 and 590A1

vince weng · October 9, 1999, 04:48 PM

I am wondering any difference between 590 and 590 A1. Are the the same? If not, what are the differences.

Ewok · October 9, 1999, 05:05 PM

The 590A1 is the mil-spec version. It has a heavier barrel. Some of the parts that are plastic (trigger guard and safety) on the 590 are metal on the A1.

Destructo6 · October 9, 1999, 07:11 PM

In addition to the afforementioned metal parts, I believe the A1 has a thicker barrel. A very nice piece in my opinion.

Ewok · October 9, 1999, 08:27 PM

Mine's a 6-shot 18.5in., "bantam" stock, Vang Comp'd. With the heavy barrel, the 9-shot 20in. 590A1 is a little heavy.

October 9, 1999, 04:48 PM	#1
vince weng Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 1999 Location: Edison, NJ, USA Posts: 122	I am wondering any difference between 590 and 590 A1. Are the the same? If not, what are the differences.

October 9, 1999, 05:05 PM	#2
Ewok Junior member Join Date: May 27, 1999 Posts: 380	The 590A1 is the mil-spec version. It has a heavier barrel. Some of the parts that are plastic (trigger guard and safety) on the 590 are metal on the A1.

October 9, 1999, 07:11 PM	#3
Destructo6 Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 1999 Location: Nogales, AZ USA Posts: 3,689	In addition to the afforementioned metal parts, I believe the A1 has a thicker barrel. A very nice piece in my opinion.

October 9, 1999, 08:27 PM	#4
Ewok Junior member Join Date: May 27, 1999 Posts: 380	Mine's a 6-shot 18.5in., "bantam" stock, Vang Comp'd. With the heavy barrel, the 9-shot 20in. 590A1 is a little heavy.