Mossberg 590 bayonet?

johnnyj · October 21, 2001, 11:56 PM

I have seen that the Mossberg 590 shotguns will accept a bayonet. I would like to know what kind(s), not that this would be useful or would it?

thanks

jj

Foxy · October 22, 2001, 12:57 AM

I thought they used the same bayonet as the AR-15?

Interlude · October 22, 2001, 01:21 AM

The 590A1 with the 20" bore has an "accessory" (bayonet) lug. I'm not confident that the regular 590 does as well, though I do know that models with an 18" bore do not have the lug.

It wil accept a standard M7 bayonet, available at Natchez for $24.75 with sheath.

Dave McC · October 22, 2001, 06:36 AM

Before you mount those pig stickers and sally forth....

One of the complaints against the early M-16s in Nam was that the bbl would bend if the bayonet was used. M-16 bbls are stiffer and more rugged than shotgun, bbls, even the thicker ones like the 590s.

Enthusiastic use of the bayonet may leave one with a bent bbl. Why not leave this alone and carry one of Cold Steel's Assegais, if you must have a sticker?

**4V50 Gary** · October 22, 2001, 09:32 AM

I have to try my M1917 bayonet to see whether it'll fit. While none of us are likely to do a bayonet charge, it's all in the name of fun to have one and shotguns should have big pigstickers.

hksigwalther · October 22, 2001, 11:07 AM

In order for the round handled M9-type bayonets to fit, a small portion of the barrel retaining nut will have to be ground down. M7s and similar grip profiles work without modification.

Ledbetter · October 22, 2001, 12:54 PM

Got my M7 bayonet there for under $8. Sheath was extra.

Dave McC--I hope I never have to test your hypothesis, but if so I'll let you know the results. The 590A1 barrel looks highly bend-resistant.

Regards to all.

October 21, 2001, 11:56 PM	#1
johnnyj Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2001 Posts: 111	Mossberg 590 bayonet? I have seen that the Mossberg 590 shotguns will accept a bayonet. I would like to know what kind(s), not that this would be useful or would it? thanks jj

October 22, 2001, 09:32 AM	#5
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,829	I have to try my M1917 bayonet to see whether it'll fit. While none of us are likely to do a bayonet charge, it's all in the name of fun to have one and shotguns should have big pigstickers. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

October 22, 2001, 11:07 AM	#6
hksigwalther Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 1998 Location: NE OH, USA Posts: 3,198	In order for the round handled M9-type bayonets to fit, a small portion of the barrel retaining nut will have to be ground down. M7s and similar grip profiles work without modification. __________________ - Ron V.

October 22, 2001, 12:54 PM	#7
Ledbetter Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2000 Location: California USA Posts: 4,533	CHEAPERTHAN DIRT.COM Got my M7 bayonet there for under $8. Sheath was extra. Dave McC--I hope I never have to test your hypothesis, but if so I'll let you know the results. The 590A1 barrel looks highly bend-resistant. Regards to all.

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October 22, 2001, 12:57 AM	#2
Foxy Senior Member Join Date: September 14, 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 846	I thought they used the same bayonet as the AR-15?

October 22, 2001, 01:21 AM	#3
Interlude Member Join Date: September 25, 2001 Location: New York Posts: 21	The 590A1 with the 20" bore has an "accessory" (bayonet) lug. I'm not confident that the regular 590 does as well, though I do know that models with an 18" bore do not have the lug. It wil accept a standard M7 bayonet, available at Natchez for $24.75 with sheath.

October 22, 2001, 06:36 AM	#4
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Before you mount those pig stickers and sally forth.... One of the complaints against the early M-16s in Nam was that the bbl would bend if the bayonet was used. M-16 bbls are stiffer and more rugged than shotgun, bbls, even the thicker ones like the 590s. Enthusiastic use of the bayonet may leave one with a bent bbl. Why not leave this alone and carry one of Cold Steel's Assegais, if you must have a sticker?