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12-30-2001, 11:07 AM
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I guess that depends on what you are using it for.My 500 is a hunting shotgun.My 590 is a "combat" shotgun. It has fun things on it like a bayonet lug,ghost ring sights and it holds 8 rounds.Mechnically I think they are pretty much the same. The 590 is just more fun
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01-07-2002, 08:57 PM
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590 is kickass, I saw it at a gun show a few weeks ago and wished I didn't have an 870. I'd get it.
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01-08-2002, 01:34 AM
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590!
Just picked myself up a Mossberg Marinecote 590 with the vented handguard & synthetic stock.
I have to say that for combat or home defense, the added magazine capacity of the 590 seems to be a better deal. Plus, it looks reallllllly cool. Now I'm trying to decide between the Hogue synthetic (soft) stock w/recoil buffer or the SpeedFeed stock for a few extra rounds... /TCP
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01-19-2002, 01:07 AM
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01-23-2002, 12:21 AM
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I'll agree the 590 is better, but I have a 500 I bought eons ago that was a package- 28"VR barrel (fer sportin' use), wood stock and forearm, but also a 18.5" CB barrel and pistol grip. I replaced the forearm with a black ribbed plastic one, and have kept it like that with the wood stock but a thick slip-on recoil pad as well. While I wish it had better sights for defense, I can say it most certainly fills the role just fine. I think that in a tactical situation I likely won't ever get a chance to pump and fire more than five 12ga shells. That, and my M4 is the main defense gun anyway. No, I won't get a chance to let loose 30 rounds either, but it sure makes me sleep better!
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01-23-2002, 12:51 AM
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though you probably wouldnt break the 500, it is an aluminum receiver and the 590 is steal, like the 870. I would stick to either the 590 or the 870. There seems to be more gagets for the 870 and it is the choice of most police departments.
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01-24-2002, 12:58 PM
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I have both the 590 and 870 police.
I carry the 870P for duty but have both set up with Ghost sights and Surefire lights. You can't go wrong with either one! If you find one for a good price........get it!!!!!!! Excellent Weapon!
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01-24-2002, 09:55 PM
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As long as we're talking 590's....
There's also the 590-A1.
The A1 version replaces the plastic trigger housing and thumb safety of the standard 590 with metal parts. The 590 is a great shotgun. Pretty much bomb proof. I sure like mine.  Cliff
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01-30-2002, 07:18 PM
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Also the A-1 has a heavier barrel.
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