Mossberg 590 Shockwave Background
Mossberg introduced the 590 Shockwave back in 2017, which feels like an eternity ago at this point. The platform immediately found its footing and gained popularity.
For those unfamiliar with it (for those of you living under a rock), the 590 Shockwave platform centers around the fact that it qualifies as a Non-NFA firearm by BATFE (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives). It requires no tax stamp for transfers. Attribute that to the overall length.
The three new models — one of which features a chainsaw grip attachment — up the “wow” factor significantly.
Built on Mossberg’s proven pump-action design, each 590 Shockwave features an overall length of 26.37 inches; 14-inch heavy-walled barrel; non-binding twin action bars; positive steel-to-steel lock-up; an anti-jam elevator; dual extractors; and an ambidextrous top-mounted safety.
The 590 Shockwave also features a magazine clean-out cap; drilled and tapped anodized aluminum receiver; cylinder bore barrel with a single brass bead sight; and sling swivel studs. Unique to the 590 Shockwave models are a “bird’s head” shaped-profile grip that allows for greater control while lessening felt recoil.
Mossberg 590 Nightstick Non-NFA Pump-Action Firearm
A Talo Distributors exclusive, the 590 Nightstick is a 6-shot, 12-gauge firearm with a 14-inch barrel; black anodized receiver; matte black barrel and magazine tube; and is equipped with a hardwood bird’s head grip and corncob forend.
- Gauge/Chamber: 12 Gauge/3 inches
- Capacity: 5+1
- Barrel/Receiver Finish: 14 in Heavy-Walled Breacher Muzzle
- Receiver Finish: Matte Blue
- Sights: Bead
- Chokes: Cylinder Bore
- Overall Length: 26.37 inches
- Forend/Stock/Finish: Wood Bird’s Head Grip; Wood Corncob Forend; Leather Strap
- Approximate Weight: 5.2 pounds
- MSRP: $539
Mossberg 590 Shock ‘N’ Saw Non-NFA Pump-Action Firearm
The 590 Shock ‘N’ Saw is a 6-shot, 12-gauge firearm with a 14-inch barrel featuring a breacher muzzle; black anodized receiver; matte black barrel and magazine tube; Shockwave Technologies Raptor polymer bird’s head grip; aluminum M-LOK-equipped forend; and signature Mossberg chainsaw foregrip.
- Gauge/Chamber: 12 Gauge/3 inches
- Capacity: 5+1
- Barrel/Receiver Finish: 14 in Heavy-Walled Breacher Muzzle
- Receiver Finish: Matte Blue
- Sights: Bead
- Chokes: Cylinder Bore
- Overall Length: 26.37 inches
- Forend/Stock/Finish: Shockwave Raptor Grip Aluminum M-LOK Forend Chainsaw Grip Attachment; Black Synthetic
- Approximate Weight: 6 pounds
- MSRP: $560
Mossberg 590 Shockwave SPX Non-NFA Pump-Action Firearm
The 590 Shockwave SPX is a 6-shot, 12-gauge firearm with a 14-inch barrel featuring a breacher muzzle; black anodized receiver; matte black barrel and magazine tube; Shockwave Technologies Raptor polymer bird’s head grip; heatshield; aluminum side saddle with 7 polymer shell-holder units, allowing for positioning of extra shells on either side of the receiver; and a top-mounted Picatinny rail.
- Gauge/Chamber: 12 Gauge/3 inches
- Capacity: 5+1
- Barrel/Receiver Finish: 14 in Heavy-Walled Breacher Muzzle
- Receiver Finish: Matte Blue
- Sights: Bead
- Chokes: Cylinder Bore
- Overall Length: 26.37 inches
- Forend/Stock/Finish: Shockwave Raptor Grip; Cob Forend with Strap; Side Saddle & Heatshield; Black Synthetic
- Overall Weight: 5.75 pounds
- MSRP: $560
For even more info on the 590 Shockwave series, please visit Mossberg.com.
As a bonus, we also have a little vote for you. Our friends at Tactical Life put the Mossberg 500 up against the Remington 870. They wanted to see what readers thought was best. We’re aware that the 500 and 590 are different platforms, but we like the comparison. So head over to Tactical-Life.com and let your voice be heard.
Disclaimer
Although the Mossberg 590 Shockwave is classified as a “firearm” under GCA, and is not subject to the provisions of the National Firearms Act (NFA), state and local laws may be more restrictive. Although it is legal federally, the 590 Shockwave may be considered a “short-barreled” shotgun or “assault weapon” by certain state and local laws; and therefore illegal to possess. Please check with your local authorities concerning the legality of purchasing or possessing a firearm of this configuration.
