Mossy 590, longer replacement barrel?

Tucker 1371 · November 27, 2012, 10:25 PM

I bought a 20" 590A1 with the ghost rings last year, looking to do some turkey/dove/quail/duck hunting and I am too cheap to buy a totally new shotgun. Is there a longer barrel out there for it that I can swap out? Will it take 500 barrels?

g.willikers · November 28, 2012, 11:02 AM

The 500 barrel system is different.
The barrels attach to the end of the mag tube with a large screw, instead of sliding over it.
A 590 barrel slides over the mag tube and is held in place with an end cap, like a Remington.
The advantage to the 590 system is that mag extensions can be added.

MagnumWill · November 28, 2012, 04:54 PM

I don't understand why they don't make different barrels for it, I have a 590A1 with an 18.5" and I would love to just toss on a 26" barrel or so for skeet shooting. It only makes sense, right?

dalecooper51 · November 28, 2012, 05:52 PM

Stuck in the back of my head is that 835 barrels fit. I'm not sure if they do or not, but remember reading it somewhere.

Give Mossberg a call. They should be able to help.

jknight8907 · November 28, 2012, 09:42 PM

Swap the magazine tube for one from a 500 and you can use any 500 barrel you want.

TheKlawMan · November 28, 2012, 10:34 PM

The Maverick 88 barrel for the 8 shot "500" might work. Call Mossberg about it.

dalecooper51 · November 29, 2012, 09:35 AM

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The Maverick 88 barrel for the 8 shot "500" might work. Call Mossberg about it.

It uses a closed end magazine tube like the 500 and won't work on the 590.

Giving Mossberg a call is probably the best course of action.

natman · November 30, 2012, 03:31 PM

I'm not quite sure why someone would buy a dedicated, dyed in the wool defense shotgun like a 590A1 and then want to shoot skeet with it. If you want one gun that does it all, get a 500 combo with an 18.5 and 28" barrels.

In the unlikely event there is a general purpose barrel for a 590, it would probably cost as much or more than a good used 500 with a 28" barrel.

bmfgsxr · November 30, 2012, 07:32 PM

The 835 barrels work with the 5 shot magazine tube, as mentioned i believe you can get a 500 mag tube and barrel. But call mossberg to be certain.

RMcL · December 2, 2012, 05:58 PM

Yes, offering field barrels for the 590 series is a product area on which Mossberg does not want to make money!

November 27, 2012, 10:25 PM	#1
Tucker 1371 Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 1,678	Mossy 590, longer replacement barrel? I bought a 20" 590A1 with the ghost rings last year, looking to do some turkey/dove/quail/duck hunting and I am too cheap to buy a totally new shotgun. Is there a longer barrel out there for it that I can swap out? Will it take 500 barrels? __________________ LCpl Williams, Evan T. USMC-R, 02-08-2010 ~ D Co, 4th CEB, Engineers UP!! OEF 21JUN-20SEP2011 REV. 19:11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.

November 28, 2012, 11:02 AM	#2
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 2,514	The 500 barrel system is different. The barrels attach to the end of the mag tube with a large screw, instead of sliding over it. A 590 barrel slides over the mag tube and is held in place with an end cap, like a Remington. The advantage to the 590 system is that mag extensions can be added. __________________ Lock the doors, they're coming in the windows.

November 28, 2012, 04:54 PM	#3
MagnumWill Senior Member Join Date: March 19, 2009 Location: Central Colorado Posts: 655	I don't understand why they don't make different barrels for it, I have a 590A1 with an 18.5" and I would love to just toss on a 26" barrel or so for skeet shooting. It only makes sense, right? __________________ Always carry an extra magazine when CCW. Friends don't let friends get a double-feed first round out. -Will

November 28, 2012, 05:52 PM	#4
dalecooper51 Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2007 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 305	Stuck in the back of my head is that 835 barrels fit. I'm not sure if they do or not, but remember reading it somewhere. Give Mossberg a call. They should be able to help.

November 28, 2012, 09:42 PM	#5
jknight8907 Member Join Date: February 25, 2006 Posts: 82	Swap the magazine tube for one from a 500 and you can use any 500 barrel you want.

November 28, 2012, 10:34 PM	#6
TheKlawMan Junior member Join Date: June 23, 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,150	The Maverick 88 barrel for the 8 shot "500" might work. Call Mossberg about it.

November 30, 2012, 03:31 PM	#8
natman Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2008 Posts: 1,044	I'm not quite sure why someone would buy a dedicated, dyed in the wool defense shotgun like a 590A1 and then want to shoot skeet with it. If you want one gun that does it all, get a 500 combo with an 18.5 and 28" barrels. In the unlikely event there is a general purpose barrel for a 590, it would probably cost as much or more than a good used 500 with a 28" barrel.

November 30, 2012, 07:32 PM	#9
bmfgsxr Member Join Date: March 8, 2005 Location: ny Posts: 71	The 835 barrels work with the 5 shot magazine tube, as mentioned i believe you can get a 500 mag tube and barrel. But call mossberg to be certain.

December 2, 2012, 05:58 PM	#10
RMcL Senior Member Join Date: May 7, 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 143	Yes, offering field barrels for the 590 series is a product area on which Mossberg does not want to make money!