Even within the twenty first Century, the 12-gauge pump shotgun nonetheless has its place. Since 1987, the U.S. army has been issuing the Mossberg 590A1. Whereas not the one shotgun in service, the 590A1 has been a workhorse. It’s been utilized by all branches of the service (okay, I’m unsure concerning the House Pressure) and has seen fight throughout the globe. It doesn’t seem like that’s about to finish any time quickly both, because the U.S. Military simply awarded O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. a $11.6 million contract for added Mossberg 590A1s.
The 590A1 in Navy Service
Mossberg’s unique 590 was first adopted by a number of branches of the U.S. Navy in 1987. It proved its reliability and sturdiness by efficiently finishing the rigorous MIL-SPEC 3443E testing protocol. A take a look at that plenty of different shotguns have failed.
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After its preliminary adoption, and regardless of its already rugged base, the U.S. Navy requested a purpose-built variant. They wished a model able to withstanding “sustained, high-volume use in essentially the most demanding environments.” Mossberg obliged with a strengthened, mission-ready evolution of the unique 590 platform.
Mossberg 590A1 shotguns are based mostly on the time-tested Mossberg 500 pump-action. They’ve non-binding twin motion bars, a optimistic steel-to-steel lock-up, and an anti-jam elevator for easy, dependable operation. Twin extractors guarantee dependable extraction of spent rounds.
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The anodized aluminum receiver has confirmed sturdy, and mounts Mossberg’s wonderful, ambidextrous high tang-mounted security. A few of the updates on the A1 embody a heavy-walled barrel, a steel set off guard, a steel security selector swap, and a parkerized end.
Mossberg’s Assertion
“Mossberg is honored to obtain a further contract from the U.S. Division of Protection for the battle-proven 590A1 shotgun,” mentioned John MacLellan, Mossberg’s Vice President of Gross sales and Advertising.
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“This award displays our lengthy dedication to supplying rugged, mission-capable firearms constructed to exacting requirements — and reinforces our pledge to offer well timed options that assist the security and effectiveness of U.S. service members.”
590 Fan Boy
In full disclosure, I used to be geeked by the continuation of the 590A1’s service life. The 590A1 is my all-time favourite shotgun, and I’ve owned one for over 30 years. I picked up a semi-auto Mossberg 940 Professional Tactical SPX earlier this 12 months, which I like quite a bit. It’s supplementing my 590A1, although, not changing it. If (God forbid) I may solely have one shotgun, it could be a 590A1.
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