Mossberg 590DA1 (pics of gun and trigger assy)

KPSquared · May 13, 2009, 05:50 PM

This is my first post here!

I have just started to get interested in shotguns and have been out and about getting some. I have recently picked up a Mossberg/S&W/Howa Model 3000 and have a Remington 870 Tactical on layaway.

I just picked up this brand new Mossberg 590DA1 today. I saw a 590A1 SPX with the bayonet and ported barrel, sights, etc. but it was at a low $600. This one was just $300 at another store. The double action is pretty neat IMO and it's a little shorter. This one seems to be all parked or a parkerized type finish while the SPX didn't.

Here are the pics and please comment. Any knowledge with this shotgun would be appreciated.

hogdogs · May 13, 2009, 06:01 PM

How is the double action utilized and what is its intended use? Please enlighten me as I am unfamiliar with this weapon. Is it possible to de-cock it? If so, how?
Brent

Revicm · May 13, 2009, 06:06 PM

Alright, that does it...ordering mine soon...

hogdogs · May 13, 2009, 06:14 PM

Upon study of the online manual it appears to differ in that the gun is not cocked when the action is cycled.
http://www.mossbergs.com/manuals/590DA1.pdf

It fires as a long pull revolver. Possibly a safer action for those of us that would prefer to keep the gun loaded "fully hot" with a full tube and one in the pipe... I may have just found another rattling mossberg to buy further setting back any plans at ye' ol' hogdogs aquiring a "fine gentleman's firearm"...

Brent

KPSquared · May 13, 2009, 06:26 PM

I've heard that they have discontinued this model.

Revicm · May 13, 2009, 06:28 PM

Thanks for the link Brent!

Revicm · May 13, 2009, 06:34 PM

My gun shop told me they didn't have any 590 Special Purposes (50665) in stock but that they could get me one...

mnjimbo · May 13, 2009, 06:40 PM

Might have to track one down if they discontinued this model,I like it.
Just found a SPX at dicks so am content for now...

Enjoy that 590 ..

Revicm · May 13, 2009, 06:43 PM

Could be another good investment if they are discontinued.

Better than putting cash in a mutual fund!

KPSquared · May 13, 2009, 07:14 PM

Don't know how they compare to a 590A1.

inSight-NEO · May 13, 2009, 10:46 PM

The OP's shotgun looks similar to the 590A1 (item# 51411) listed on the Mossberg website. I saw one the other day, but I didnt look closely enough to see what was stamped on the receiver. Now Im curious to go back for a second look.

KPSquared · May 14, 2009, 05:15 PM

Visually, you can see the difference between the DA1 and A1 by the thicker trigger guard, bigger trigger, and how far forward the trigger sits due to having the longer pull.

Also, note the set screw at the rear of the trigger guard. Do the A1 trigger assemblies have that also?

petemo · June 4, 2009, 02:59 PM

Interesting, I had no idea that feature was available. I have a 590a1 and love it. Not sure I would like the double action feature. I guess getting used to it would be all it took. I have several DA pistols. Why not a shotgun??
What is the trigger pull like????

KPSquared · June 5, 2009, 02:42 PM

Trigger pull is like a revolver, or any double action. Although the hammer is partially cocked when you rack the gun, it's not like a Glock. I haven't shot it yet.

May 13, 2009, 05:50 PM	#1
KPSquared Junior Member Join Date: May 7, 2009 Posts: 10	Mossberg 590DA1 (pics of gun and trigger assy) This is my first post here! I have just started to get interested in shotguns and have been out and about getting some. I have recently picked up a Mossberg/S&W/Howa Model 3000 and have a Remington 870 Tactical on layaway. I just picked up this brand new Mossberg 590DA1 today. I saw a 590A1 SPX with the bayonet and ported barrel, sights, etc. but it was at a low $600. This one was just $300 at another store. The double action is pretty neat IMO and it's a little shorter. This one seems to be all parked or a parkerized type finish while the SPX didn't. Here are the pics and please comment. Any knowledge with this shotgun would be appreciated. Last edited by KPSquared; May 13, 2009 at 07:22 PM.

May 13, 2009, 07:14 PM	#10
KPSquared Junior Member Join Date: May 7, 2009 Posts: 10	Trigger assembly pictures Don't know how they compare to a 590A1.

May 13, 2009, 10:46 PM	#11
inSight-NEO Senior Member Join Date: November 7, 2008 Posts: 608	The OP's shotgun looks similar to the 590A1 (item# 51411) listed on the Mossberg website. I saw one the other day, but I didnt look closely enough to see what was stamped on the receiver. Now Im curious to go back for a second look. __________________ Guns are similar, for instance, to automobiles; in the hands of the sane and responsible, they are generally harmless. In the hands of the insane, careless or malicious, they both become deadly. Blame the person, not the means....mechanical/inanimate objects have no mind of their own. Last edited by inSight-NEO; May 13, 2009 at 11:23 PM.

June 4, 2009, 02:59 PM	#13
petemo Member Join Date: February 20, 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 49	590 a1 Interesting, I had no idea that feature was available. I have a 590a1 and love it. Not sure I would like the double action feature. I guess getting used to it would be all it took. I have several DA pistols. Why not a shotgun?? What is the trigger pull like????

May 13, 2009, 06:01 PM	#2
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	How is the double action utilized and what is its intended use? Please enlighten me as I am unfamiliar with this weapon. Is it possible to de-cock it? If so, how? Brent

May 13, 2009, 06:06 PM	#3
Revicm Member Join Date: September 14, 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17	Alright, that does it...ordering mine soon...

May 13, 2009, 06:14 PM	#4
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	Upon study of the online manual it appears to differ in that the gun is not cocked when the action is cycled. http://www.mossbergs.com/manuals/590DA1.pdf It fires as a long pull revolver. Possibly a safer action for those of us that would prefer to keep the gun loaded "fully hot" with a full tube and one in the pipe... I may have just found another rattling mossberg to buy further setting back any plans at ye' ol' hogdogs aquiring a "fine gentleman's firearm"... Brent

May 13, 2009, 06:26 PM	#5
KPSquared Junior Member Join Date: May 7, 2009 Posts: 10	I've heard that they have discontinued this model.

May 13, 2009, 06:28 PM	#6
Revicm Member Join Date: September 14, 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17	Thanks for the link Brent!

May 13, 2009, 06:34 PM	#7
Revicm Member Join Date: September 14, 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17	My gun shop told me they didn't have any 590 Special Purposes (50665) in stock but that they could get me one...

May 13, 2009, 06:40 PM	#8
mnjimbo Member Join Date: August 28, 2008 Location: West St.Paul,MN Posts: 16	Might have to track one down if they discontinued this model,I like it. Just found a SPX at dicks so am content for now... Enjoy that 590 ..

May 13, 2009, 06:43 PM	#9
Revicm Member Join Date: September 14, 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17	Could be another good investment if they are discontinued. Better than putting cash in a mutual fund!

May 14, 2009, 05:15 PM	#12
KPSquared Junior Member Join Date: May 7, 2009 Posts: 10	Visually, you can see the difference between the DA1 and A1 by the thicker trigger guard, bigger trigger, and how far forward the trigger sits due to having the longer pull. Also, note the set screw at the rear of the trigger guard. Do the A1 trigger assemblies have that also?

June 5, 2009, 02:42 PM	#14
KPSquared Junior Member Join Date: May 7, 2009 Posts: 10	Trigger pull is like a revolver, or any double action. Although the hammer is partially cocked when you rack the gun, it's not like a Glock. I haven't shot it yet.