6 shot capacity vs 9 shot capacity, as far as I can tell.
And the 590A1 for military and LE.
I didn't know that! I've been thinking about buying a 500 slug barrel. Glad I haven't!Barrels not interchangeable.
Will the 590 barrel interchange with the 835?Barrels not interchangeable.
The Model 500 is the "budget" Mossberg.
The 590 series is the beefed-up and "enhanced" Military and Police version.
The Model 500 is available in a wide variety of options including 5 shot or long 8 shot magazines, and choices in wood or synthetic stocks, pistol grip-only grips, and other options.
The Model 500 usually has a commercial type blued finish on the steel and a shiny finish on the aluminum receiver.
The Model 590 and 590-A1 have the same basic aluminum receiver and action as the 500, but use a Remington-type magazine tube and barrel mounting system.
These stronger versions have heavier barrels and are built to a stronger, higher standard for use by military and police buyers.
These usually have a military grade parkerized finish on the steel parts and a dull anodized finish on the aluminum receiver.
These versions can be had with options like bayonet mounts, ghost ring sights, and barrel shrouds.
The 590-A1 is the actual version now bought by the US Government, and has a metal trigger guard versus the 500 and 590's plastic, a metal safety switch, and a thicker barrel.
Not to threadjack, but where does one get a mag tube extension for their 590? I have the 5+1, and wouldn't mind a +1 extension, to make it flush to the end of the 18.5 inch barrel, and give me some mounting options for a flashlight!The barrels are interchangeable, but you will need either the matching 500 or 590 mag tube depending on which way you are going.
Also, the 590s are able to accept a mag tube extension unlock 99% of 500s.
I'll see if I can remember where I got the extension for my 500 breacher, but I know there are companies who make them (mine was made by some guy). You might search for 930 extensions as well, but I'll report back with what I find.Not to threadjack, but where does one get a mag tube extension for their 590? I have the 5+1, and wouldn't mind a +1 extension, to make it flush to the end of the 18.5 inch barrel, and give me some mounting options for a flashlight!
Thank you, good info.The barrels are interchangeable, but you will need either the matching 500 or 590 mag tube depending on which way you are going.
Also, the 590s are able to accept a mag tube extension unlock 99% of 500s.
Thank you, good info.
To the OP, sorry for the threadjack