590 A1 heat shield problem

DS · March 4, 2000, 10:36 PM

Hi I have a problem, I am hoping you guys can help me out. I just ordered a 590 A1, with the understanding from the distributor and dealer that the unit came with a heat shield. I really like the way they look. But when it showed up, no heat shield. I was wondering how many of you guys out there have one of these, and wanted to make sure that they are supposed to have a heat shield. I did not order ghost ring sights. Thanks for any help you guys can give me.

cheyenne · March 5, 2000, 05:34 AM

I bought my 590 with ghost ring sights.
I liked the heat shield but after contacting Mossberg I was told you couldn't fix a Mossberg heat shield on it.
Finally I ordered one from Tac-Star and installed it on the gun.Looks great indeed.
Tac-Star heat shield should gp with your gun.Hope this will help.

Mike Baugh · March 5, 2000, 09:24 AM

The 590A1 does not come with a heatshield , only the standard 590 has one . I dont think you can put the Mossberg heatshield on the A1 because of the thicker barrel . I believe the heatshield is more for looks than function . Good luck , Mike...

Squirrel_Bait · March 5, 2000, 02:33 PM

Take a box of birdshot (whatever is on sale) to a range and blast about 12 rounds at a target, then feel your barrel. If it's too hot to touch then you might need a heat shield. If you just want to get one anyway, go ahead. It won't make it shoot any better but will look more impressive to most bad guys.

jcoyoung · March 6, 2000, 12:42 AM

Other than the looks, does anybody really have a need for a heat sheild? I just came back from some shooting and I did do the long string of shells through my 590 (no heatsheild). The barrel did get too hot to touch. My soloution?: Don't touch the barrel!

Unless you plan on repelling droves of burglars or pirates, then grab your barrel afterwards, I don't see a need for a heat sheild.

Just my honest opinion.

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March 4, 2000, 10:36 PM	#1
DS Junior Member Join Date: November 4, 1999 Location: Beatrice NE USA Posts: 12	Hi I have a problem, I am hoping you guys can help me out. I just ordered a 590 A1, with the understanding from the distributor and dealer that the unit came with a heat shield. I really like the way they look. But when it showed up, no heat shield. I was wondering how many of you guys out there have one of these, and wanted to make sure that they are supposed to have a heat shield. I did not order ghost ring sights. Thanks for any help you guys can give me.

March 5, 2000, 05:34 AM	#2
cheyenne Member Join Date: January 24, 2000 Posts: 32	I bought my 590 with ghost ring sights. I liked the heat shield but after contacting Mossberg I was told you couldn't fix a Mossberg heat shield on it. Finally I ordered one from Tac-Star and installed it on the gun.Looks great indeed. Tac-Star heat shield should gp with your gun.Hope this will help.

March 5, 2000, 09:24 AM	#3
Mike Baugh Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 1998 Location: Indiana Posts: 405	The 590A1 does not come with a heatshield , only the standard 590 has one . I dont think you can put the Mossberg heatshield on the A1 because of the thicker barrel . I believe the heatshield is more for looks than function . Good luck , Mike...

March 5, 2000, 02:33 PM	#4
Squirrel_Bait Member Join Date: December 30, 1999 Location: La Puente, CA, USA Posts: 65	Take a box of birdshot (whatever is on sale) to a range and blast about 12 rounds at a target, then feel your barrel. If it's too hot to touch then you might need a heat shield. If you just want to get one anyway, go ahead. It won't make it shoot any better but will look more impressive to most bad guys.

March 6, 2000, 12:42 AM	#5
jcoyoung Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2000 Location: Oak Forest, IL Posts: 661	Other than the looks, does anybody really have a need for a heat sheild? I just came back from some shooting and I did do the long string of shells through my 590 (no heatsheild). The barrel did get too hot to touch. My soloution?: Don't touch the barrel! Unless you plan on repelling droves of burglars or pirates, then grab your barrel afterwards, I don't see a need for a heat sheild. Just my honest opinion. ------------------ "Ray guns don't vaporize Zorbonians, Zorbonians vaporize Zorbonians" The Far Side