3 1/2" chamber on a Mossberg 590?

bullfrog99 · February 20, 2007, 01:56 PM

I know, via experimentation, that a Mossberg 500 barrel will fit and operate on a Mossberg 535 3 1/2" magnum pump, provided the magazine tube is changed with the barrel. I also have heard from these boards that a 590 barrel can be mounted on a Mossberg 500, under a similar proviso, that the magazine tube be swapped as well. From this I deduct that a 590 barrel could be mounted on a 535 Receiver, if again the extended magazine tube is installed, and this option holds some interest to me. The 535 only holds 3 round of 3 1/2" magnum in its magazine. While the need for 3 1/2" magnum shells for defensive purposes is dubious at best, the option of holding up to 3 more shells is intriguing. I would like to know, out of curiosity, what the general opinion is on rechambering a Mossberg 590 barrel, particularly the heavier A1 profile version, for the 3 1/2" chambering, and installing said barrel on a Mossberg 535 Pump(designed for 3 1/2" shells)?

inkie · February 20, 2007, 02:24 PM

A lot of card shooters use Mossburgs and do all sorts of mods. Go to www.turkeyshooters.org and ask your questions. The site has a lot of barrel builders too.

Scorch · February 20, 2007, 02:37 PM

IIRC, Mossberg used to sell a 20" police shotgun that had a barrel with the lug way out at the end of the barrel, along with a magazine tube that held 6 or 7 rounds. Have you looked for one of those?

Slopemeno · February 21, 2007, 10:55 PM

My guess is that the 535's carrier will probably be different (longer) and the ejector will be further back on the inside of the receiver.

February 20, 2007, 01:56 PM	#1
bullfrog99 Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2000 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 811	3 1/2" chamber on a Mossberg 590? I know, via experimentation, that a Mossberg 500 barrel will fit and operate on a Mossberg 535 3 1/2" magnum pump, provided the magazine tube is changed with the barrel. I also have heard from these boards that a 590 barrel can be mounted on a Mossberg 500, under a similar proviso, that the magazine tube be swapped as well. From this I deduct that a 590 barrel could be mounted on a 535 Receiver, if again the extended magazine tube is installed, and this option holds some interest to me. The 535 only holds 3 round of 3 1/2" magnum in its magazine. While the need for 3 1/2" magnum shells for defensive purposes is dubious at best, the option of holding up to 3 more shells is intriguing. I would like to know, out of curiosity, what the general opinion is on rechambering a Mossberg 590 barrel, particularly the heavier A1 profile version, for the 3 1/2" chambering, and installing said barrel on a Mossberg 535 Pump(designed for 3 1/2" shells)? __________________ Are you a gamer? Try Fortress Forever, It is a free HL2 Mod. http://www.fortress-forever.com/?a=media

February 20, 2007, 02:24 PM	#2
inkie Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2006 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 137	bullfrog A lot of card shooters use Mossburgs and do all sorts of mods. Go to www.turkeyshooters.org and ask your questions. The site has a lot of barrel builders too.

February 20, 2007, 02:37 PM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	IIRC, Mossberg used to sell a 20" police shotgun that had a barrel with the lug way out at the end of the barrel, along with a magazine tube that held 6 or 7 rounds. Have you looked for one of those? __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

February 21, 2007, 10:55 PM	#4
Slopemeno Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2007 Posts: 2,663	My guess is that the 535's carrier will probably be different (longer) and the ejector will be further back on the inside of the receiver.