The Mossberg 590A1 is the standard-issue pump shotgun of most of the United States Military. This shotgun has an 8+1 capacity, as well as a heavy-walled 20-inch barrel. The gun can handle both 2.75 and 3-inch shells.

M1014
The M1014 is a pure combat shotgun designed for fighting in close quarter’s situations. Benelli built the M1014 from the ground up to meet the Marine Corps requirements.

The most common type of shotgun used for this purpose is the manually operated, slide-action/pump-action type like the Remington M870 or Mossberg 590A1, the latter of which is currently the pump-action of choice for US armed forces and both have seen service with other militaries, because it is less prone to …

It is similar to the Mossberg 500, and the fact that it is trusted by the US Military lets you know that they are indeed dependable firearms. The twin to the Mossberg 500 mentioned previously, a five-shot 12-gauge, pump-action shotgun with an 18-inch barrel can typically be found at retail (NEW) for around $335.

My reply – the mossberg 590 does not have a removable choke, this limits its usage as a hunting shotgun – unless you are up close and personal with hogs or deer. And I mean really up close, as in less then 35 yards. The remington 870 and mossberg 500 are good all around shotguns that should give you years service.

Mossberg 590A1 Tactical. Though the Remington 870 is the best-selling shotgun of all time, the Mossberg 500 series is a close second and is also an excellent shotgun (the Robertson family likes Mossberg shotguns for a good reason).

The Mossberg 500 Cruiser shotgun is a .410-bore, pump-action shotgun that features a compact 18.5-inch barrel and an overall length of 29.5 inches.

4. The Mossberg Shockwave. Legacy gunmaker Mossberg, best known for selling traditional hunting shotguns, is also selling a weapon that just qualifies as legal under the National Firearms Act. In Texas, legislators passed a law to allow the sale of short shotguns not registered under the NFA.

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The Mossberg 590 Special Purpose is a 12-gauge, pump-action shotgun with a 20-inch barrel and a full-length synthetic SpeedFeed stock. Its three-inch chamber permits the use of a wide range of ammunition, while its magazine tube provides a generous nine-shot capacity.

The only difference between the 590 and 590a1 is that the 590a1 has a thicker barrel, metal trigger group, and metal safety button.

The Mossberg 590 Shotgun is the upgraded version of the Mossberg 500 that is specifically designed for LEO, Military, self-defense, and 3-Gun competitions. the 590 can be used for hunting, but it’s not recommended because the barrels are shorter and there is less adjustment in the choke.

The action of the Shockwave is taken from Mossberg’s 590 series of shotguns. It features the same sliding tang safety on the top rear of the receiver, twin action bars, and dual extractors seen on other models. The name is inherited from the manufacturer of the grip, Shockwave Technologies.

The P226 MK25 is identical to the pistol carried by the U.S. Navy SEALs, the fleet’s special warfare operators. The railed P226 chambered in 9mm and engraved with an anchor on the left side of the slide is the official sidearm of the SEALs.

The best multipurpose shotgun for shooters on a budget is still the Mossberg 500. When cash is low, it just isn’t practical to have more than one shotgun for hunting and home defense. After all, the bills still need to be paid. Instead, combining the two is the best option and this is where the Mossberg 500 still shines brightest.

Commonly known as one of the most reliable, durable shotgun lines for hunters nationwide, specifically turkey hunters, the Remington 870 series shotguns are built for optimum field success. The best-selling shotgun of all time has twin action bars and solid steel receiver for consistent ejection and smooth action.

The pump-action 870 is the best-selling shotgun of all time for good reason: it works. That’s why it is such a popular shotgun for hunters, police and people who want a reliable shotgun to defend themselves from both 2 and 4-legged predators.