O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. is proud to announce that it has been awarded a contract for approximately $11.6 million dollars to supply the U.S. Army with additional Mossberg® 590A1™ pump-action shotguns. First adopted by multiple branches of the U.S. Military in 1987, the Mossberg 590® proved its reliability and durability by successfully completing the rigorous MIL-SPEC 3443E testing protocol.
Following its adoption, the U.S. Military requested a purpose-built variant capable of withstanding sustained, high-volume use in the most demanding environments. That requirement led directly to the development of the Mossberg 590A1 — a strengthened, mission-ready evolution of the original 590 platform.
“Mossberg is honored to receive an additional contract from the U.S. Department of Defense for the battle-proven 590A1 shotgun,” said John MacLellan, Mossberg’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “This award reflects our long commitment to supplying rugged, mission-capable firearms built to exacting standards — and reinforces our pledge to provide timely solutions that support the safety and effectiveness of U.S. service members.”
Mossberg 590A1 shotguns are based upon the time-tested Mossberg 500 pump-action platform, with non-binding twin action bars; positive steel-to-steel lock-up; and an anti-jam elevator for smooth, reliable operation; dual extractors; anodized aluminum receiver for added durability, and universally-recognized, ambidextrous top-tang mounted safety. The Mossberg 590A1 also features a heavy-walled barrel; metal trigger guard; metal safety selector switch; and parkerized finish.
Guys will see this and say “hell yeah”
Anti-Drone platform….
The trap and skeet ranges are going to be in the training rotations if not already.
In all my 16.5 years in the Army Reserve as an MP, I did not care for the Mossberg. The Remington 870 is way smoother cycling. I also liked the Ithaca 37 during my LAPD days.
Must not have bought one in the last 20 years. The 870 at it’s best iis definitely a better shotgun, but they aren’t what they used to be. The 590 is steadily available ,consistent quality, and more affordable – all far more important.