870P vs. 590a1?

[onado2000]

-Magazine spring gets pretty weak feeling after a few hundred rounds.

I had the same problem w/ the 590A1, but no malfunctions. I called Mossberg and a week later I had a replacement spring @ no cost. I would like an 870 also to compare.

[Glock17JHP]

First shotgun was a Remington 870 Magnum, then an 1100 w/mag extension. Then I got a Remington 870 Police... followed by 2-3 more (one had the Remington factory top-folding stock). Next was a NEF single-shot 3 1/2" 10 gauge, and I had the barrel cut to 22 inches (a detour from what we are really talking about, obviously... but what the heck). Then I got a Winchester Defender 8-shot w/synthetic-stock...

I have fired 2 Mossbergs, one was a pistol-gripped 'Cruiser', the other was the 590A1 9-shot w/heat shield and bayo lug...

The Mossbergs seemed to me to have rough actions, and it seemed like I had to 'muscle' them more to cycle the actions. The remingtons are smooth, but I had the occasonal 'short shuck' and shell stuck under the loading gate issues. I love the Winchester... the action is smooth, and has yet to fail me in any way. I guess THAT is what matters to me...

Oh, and the NEF wounds at both ends... especially with slugs and buckshot!!!

[Moose-Knuckle]

I had the same problem w/ the 590A1, but no malfunctions. I called Mossberg and a week later I had a replacement spring @ no cost. I would like an 870 also to compare.

I swaped out my 590's OEM mag spring with a Wolff Xtra Power spring.

[Glock17JHP]

I keep my 8-shot Winchester Defender's magazine loaded 100% full (7 rounds) all the time... except when shooting it, or when cleaning it. I have been doing this for way over 5 years (I am not home to verify the exact number of years), and have never had any trouble as a result. This shotgun has always been 100% reliable for me.

I did buy a second magazine spring right after getting the shotgun, just in case... but have never had to use it.

Anyone else keep their shotgun's magazine loaded all the time?

[Travis B]

Hands-on is definitely the best way to get a feel for what fits you best. Keep us updated on your new Vang Comp!

As far as the front sight cant and loose bayonet, I would contact Mossberg about that (or get your friend to contact them).

Well, I bought one of my friends a 590a1 SPX and got to shoot it some. Impressions:

-After being racked 2-300 times, it smooths up nicely as all the parts wear in.

-The bayonet flies off if you fire it with it attached.

-The barrel is a brick out-house. Love/hate relationship with it.

-FliteControl will shoot a 7-10" pattern at 40 yards. (damn impressed!)

-Regular buckshot groups decently. 00 did better with it than it did from my M4S90 w/MOD choke. Kindof butthurt about that.

-It groups slugs very accurately (standing/off-hand was able to cut large holes in target at 40 yards).

-Magazine spring gets pretty weak feeling after a few hundred rounds.

-Front sight is canted 3-5*.




Over-all, I think it's a great shotgun, but I am going to go with an 870P from either Vang Comp or Nighthawk. It WILL cost more, but I feel that I will enjoy it more.

[snake eater 332]

That is how it's done. Bravo sir, nice boom stick.

Why thank you very much, Moose Knuckle!