Mossberg 500/590

blackheart · August 28, 2002, 10:49 PM

Can anyone tell me the difference between the Mossberg 500 and the 590?

DML · August 28, 2002, 11:47 PM

The 500 has a magazine with a closed end. The barrel fastens to the end of the magazine tube with a thumb nut.

The 590 has an open ended magazine tube and the barrel is held in place with an end cap. The 20" barrel of the 590 usually has a bayonet lug. (Whoopie)

The receivers are pretty much the same.

There was a 500MIL or USA model that was actually a 590. It gets confusing sometimes.

There are numerous variations of both models. Various finishes and barrel lengths. Take a look at the Mossberg website for more info.

nascarnhlnra · August 30, 2002, 11:41 AM

The 590 has an extended mag tube holds 8 + 1 in the chamber.The 590 also has a heat shield and comes in parkerized finish. The 590A1 or 1A can't remeber which it is has the heavier barrel and no heat shield and also has a metal trigger group.I have the 590 with the heatshield known as the security model it has the plastic trigger group. I love mine. I.M.O. ya can't go wrong with a Mossy or a Remmy.

August 28, 2002, 10:49 PM	#1
blackheart Junior Member Join Date: November 6, 2001 Location: South Point, OH Posts: 6	Mossberg 500/590 Can anyone tell me the difference between the Mossberg 500 and the 590? __________________ MOLON LABE

August 28, 2002, 11:47 PM	#2
DML Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2000 Location: Aridzona Posts: 257	The 500 has a magazine with a closed end. The barrel fastens to the end of the magazine tube with a thumb nut. The 590 has an open ended magazine tube and the barrel is held in place with an end cap. The 20" barrel of the 590 usually has a bayonet lug. (Whoopie) The receivers are pretty much the same. There was a 500MIL or USA model that was actually a 590. It gets confusing sometimes. There are numerous variations of both models. Various finishes and barrel lengths. Take a look at the Mossberg website for more info. __________________ Experience is what you get when you were expecting something else.

August 30, 2002, 11:41 AM	#3
nascarnhlnra Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2002 Location: THE DEEP SOUTH USA Posts: 531	The 590 has an extended mag tube holds 8 + 1 in the chamber.The 590 also has a heat shield and comes in parkerized finish. The 590A1 or 1A can't remeber which it is has the heavier barrel and no heat shield and also has a metal trigger group.I have the 590 with the heatshield known as the security model it has the plastic trigger group. I love mine. I.M.O. ya can't go wrong with a Mossy or a Remmy. __________________ The sound of a 12 gauge pump clears a house faster than Rosie O eats a Big Mac !