870 or 590A1??

Apom · October 14, 2012, 10:17 PM

Just something for HD and range duty. Definitely like 18.5" and both have the option. I'm noticing alot more accessories for the 870 and possibly more reliable because of longer history?

Although the 590A1 is mil-spec?

Have about a week or 2 to decide before I place my order. Glock 19 on the way and have to play with that first.

Mrgunsngear · October 14, 2012, 10:36 PM

I like the 590A1s but the 18.5'' model just looks funny to me...

The biggest factor here is the safety position. Choose whichever location you like more; you won't go wrong.

jmortimer · October 14, 2012, 10:49 PM

I like the plain-Jane 590 A1. If I got an 870 I would get a Police Grade. Some people like to pimp them out. They both work real good.
This is what I would get
https://www.mossberg.com/product/sho...2265,2269,2274

Pistolgripshotty · October 15, 2012, 06:16 AM

Forget it...get both!

vba · October 15, 2012, 08:36 AM

Not this again...

Skadoosh · October 15, 2012, 08:59 AM

I prefer the Mossberg design over the Remington 870. The tang safety is the biggest draw for me.

I have the 590A1 (51668). It's long and heavy especially when it is fully loaded, but the weight tames recoil quite nicely. Stoked with reduced-recoil 00Buck, it is downright pleasant shooting...and easy to shoot quickly. I keep full-power slugs in the SpeedFeed stock.

Single Six · October 15, 2012, 10:26 AM

I can't really say much about the Mossberg, having not fired one in many years. However, I have an 870 Marine Magnum for HD. It's reliability is beyond question, and it's toughness falls into the same category. I've also used one for the great majority of my LE career, and it has never let me down. Just remember to keep it reasonably clean and lubed, and to rack that slide like you mean it each time you shoot [to avoid "short stroking" which could happen with any pump action].

FrosSsT · October 15, 2012, 12:26 PM

I would go with the Mossberg 590a1 over the 870. It just feels right and operates better then the 870 in my opinion

jmr40 · October 15, 2012, 06:21 PM

I'll always pick an 870 over any Mossberg. But if I were buying a Mossberg the 590 is the only one I'd have.

Tony615 · October 15, 2012, 10:06 PM

I own a 18.5" Mossberg 590A1. I also bought a Choate plus one mag extension and also bought a CDM Gear MTR mount so I can mount a Streamlight TLR-2 light.

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Pisa · October 16, 2012, 10:03 AM

I've shot 870's and I like em.

Lee Lapin · October 16, 2012, 10:12 AM

mil-spec

AS IF the US military never bought ANY 870s

http://olive-drab.com/od_other_firea...mington870.php

Simple answer is, they are both solid shotguns and with a bit of care will likely outlast you. Choose the one YOU like best after handling both of them and shooting them if possible.

October 14, 2012, 10:17 PM	#1
Apom Senior Member Join Date: July 12, 2007 Posts: 165	870 or 590A1?? Just something for HD and range duty. Definitely like 18.5" and both have the option. I'm noticing alot more accessories for the 870 and possibly more reliable because of longer history? Although the 590A1 is mil-spec? Have about a week or 2 to decide before I place my order. Glock 19 on the way and have to play with that first.

October 14, 2012, 10:36 PM	#2
Mrgunsngear Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2011 Location: Carolina Posts: 3,415	I like the 590A1s but the 18.5'' model just looks funny to me... The biggest factor here is the safety position. Choose whichever location you like more; you won't go wrong. __________________ Mrgunsngear Youtube Channel

October 14, 2012, 10:49 PM	#3
jmortimer Junior member Join Date: January 24, 2010 Location: South West Riverside County California Posts: 2,763	I like the plain-Jane 590 A1. If I got an 870 I would get a Police Grade. Some people like to pimp them out. They both work real good. This is what I would get https://www.mossberg.com/product/sho...2265,2269,2274 Last edited by jmortimer; October 14, 2012 at 10:55 PM.

October 15, 2012, 06:16 AM	#4
Pistolgripshotty Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 184	Forget it...get both! __________________ *12 Gauge Fury!*

October 15, 2012, 08:59 AM	#6
Skadoosh Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 2,016	I prefer the Mossberg design over the Remington 870. The tang safety is the biggest draw for me. I have the 590A1 (51668). It's long and heavy especially when it is fully loaded, but the weight tames recoil quite nicely. Stoked with reduced-recoil 00Buck, it is downright pleasant shooting...and easy to shoot quickly. I keep full-power slugs in the SpeedFeed stock. __________________ NRA Life Member USN Retired

October 15, 2012, 08:36 AM	#5
vba Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2008 Posts: 357	Not this again...

October 15, 2012, 10:26 AM	#7
Single Six Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2010 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,522	I can't really say much about the Mossberg, having not fired one in many years. However, I have an 870 Marine Magnum for HD. It's reliability is beyond question, and it's toughness falls into the same category. I've also used one for the great majority of my LE career, and it has never let me down. Just remember to keep it reasonably clean and lubed, and to rack that slide like you mean it each time you shoot [to avoid "short stroking" which could happen with any pump action]. __________________ Seen on a bumper sticker: "Exercise. Eat right. Take vitamins. Die anyway." Last edited by Single Six; October 15, 2012 at 11:44 AM.

October 15, 2012, 12:26 PM	#8
FrosSsT Senior Member Join Date: July 17, 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 595	I would go with the Mossberg 590a1 over the 870. It just feels right and operates better then the 870 in my opinion

October 15, 2012, 06:21 PM	#9
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,803	I'll always pick an 870 over any Mossberg. But if I were buying a Mossberg the 590 is the only one I'd have.

October 15, 2012, 10:06 PM	#10
Tony615 Member Join Date: April 25, 2012 Posts: 54	I own a 18.5" Mossberg 590A1. I also bought a Choate plus one mag extension and also bought a CDM Gear MTR mount so I can mount a Streamlight TLR-2 light. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1350356798.957129.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1350356813.465205.jpg Last edited by Tony615; October 16, 2012 at 07:18 AM.

October 16, 2012, 10:03 AM	#11
Pisa Member Join Date: July 16, 2007 Posts: 28	I've shot 870's and I like em.

October 16, 2012, 10:12 AM	#12
Lee Lapin Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2004 Location: SE NC Posts: 1,239	mil-spec AS IF the US military never bought ANY 870s http://olive-drab.com/od_other_firea...mington870.php Simple answer is, they are both solid shotguns and with a bit of care will likely outlast you. Choose the one YOU like best after handling both of them and shooting them if possible. __________________ Mindset - Skillset - Toolset. In that order! Attitude and skill will get you through times of no gear, better than gear will get you through times of no attitude and no skill.

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