NRA Gun of the Week: Mossberg 590 Shockwave

American Hunter Staff

posted on August 7, 2017

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A unique new firearm in the O.F. Mossberg & Sons stable is the 590 Shockwave, announced at SHOT Show 2017. You can learn more about it with the video embedded above, hosted by American Rifleman's Brian Sheetz.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: O.F. Mossberg & Sons
• Model: 590 Shockwave
• Action Type: pump-action firearm
• Gauge: 12; 3” chamber
• Magazine: five-round capacity (3”), tubular
• Sights: single brass bead
• Trigger: single-stage; 5-lb., 7.5-oz. pull
• Stock: black, polymer Shockwave Technologies Raptor bird’s head-style grip
• Weight: 5 lbs., 4 ozs.
• Metal Finish: blued steel barrel; black anodized aluminum receiver
• MSRP: $455

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