{"id":2815,"date":"2024-01-15T07:25:12","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T07:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/?p=2815"},"modified":"2024-01-15T07:25:12","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T07:25:12","slug":"gun-review-the-mossberg-410-590-shotgun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/?p=2815","title":{"rendered":"Gun Review &#8211; The Mossberg .410 590 Shotgun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230430142.NIGHT_-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"(Travis Pike Photo) \"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230430142.NIGHT_-696x392.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230430142.NIGHT_-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230430142.NIGHT_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230430142.NIGHT_-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230430142.NIGHT_-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230430142.NIGHT_-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230430142.NIGHT_-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230430142.NIGHT_-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230430142.NIGHT_-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230430142.NIGHT_-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230430142.NIGHT_-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230430142.NIGHT_-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" alt=\"\" title=\"PXL_20240109_230430142.NIGHT\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Travis Pike Photo) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-next-post-navi\">\n<p>\nNext Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Mossberg 590 series is an undisputed American classic. Mossberg first modified the 500 into the 590 after it failed to meet a number of military specifications. Mossberg wanted that contract, so they modified the magazine tube and barrel design, and the resulting effort was the 590. The Mossberg 590 has historically been a 12-gauge. Mossberg, however, recently released 590 variants in both .410 and 20 gauge. Fortunately, we got the chance to go hands-on with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gun-review-mossberg-590a1-retrograde\/\">.410 590<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_544333\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-544333\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-544333 size-large\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230143878.MP_-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230143878.MP_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230143878.MP_-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230143878.MP_-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230143878.MP_-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230143878.MP_-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230143878.MP_-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230143878.MP_-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230143878.MP_-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230143878.MP_-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230143878.MP_-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230143878.MP_-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-544333 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230143878.MP_-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230143878.MP_-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230143878.MP_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230143878.MP_-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230143878.MP_-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230143878.MP_-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230143878.MP_-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230143878.MP_-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230143878.MP_-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230143878.MP_-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230143878.MP_-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230143878.MP_-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-544333\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Whoever thought 590 and .410 would be on the same roll mark. (Travis Pike Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 590 series has always been a fighting shotgun, and traditionally, fighting shotguns were 12-gauge designs. For some, a 12 gauge might be a bit harsh to the shoulder. They are also often heavy and not suited for everybody. Smaller calibers like 20 gauge and .410 offer a lower-recoil shotgun option. I\u2019m sold on 20 gauge. I know it works, and to me, with the right load, it retains the primary advantage of a larger shotgun. It can still deliver a pile of lead with one pull of the trigger.<\/p>\n<p>The .410 I\u2019m not as sold on. I have no doubt it will stop a threat, and five pellets of 000 buckshot in a 3-inch round isn\u2019t anything to sneeze at. However, if the 20 gauge is too much recoil for you, then maybe a 5.56 rifle or even a PCC would be a better choice. We begin to see diminishing returns when we go to the .410 bore. However, I\u2019m willing to give the .410 590 a fighting chance.<\/p>\n<h2>The .410 590 \u2013 As a Mossberg Should Be<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever handled a plain Jane 590, the .410 590 won\u2019t be a surprise. It\u2019s a very simple pump-action shotgun. The magazine tube holds six rounds, and an additional round in the chamber gives you a total of seven. The front sight is a very simple bead sight, and like all 590s, it\u2019s drilled and tapped for an optics rail or mount.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_544335\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-544335\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-544335 size-large\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230108243-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230108243-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230108243-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230108243-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230108243-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230108243-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230108243-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230108243-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230108243-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230108243-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230108243-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230108243-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-544335 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230108243-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230108243-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230108243-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230108243-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230108243-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230108243-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230108243-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230108243-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230108243-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230108243-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230108243-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230108243-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-544335\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A bead is okay, but like all 590s this one is optics ready. (Travis Pike Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The furniture is a simple polymer. The stock has a 13.87-inch LOP. However, I think that\u2019s a bit long for the intended audience of this gun. If it fits my 6-foot, 5-inch frame, it\u2019s likely going to be a stretch, literally, for smaller shooters. While it\u2019s not compatible with the 12-gauge furniture, there are some stock options to shorten things up. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gun-review-mossberg-590-retrograde-shotgun\/\">Mossberg<\/a> makes a Bantam compact stock. Ergo makes an adapter for the .410 590, so you can use AR stocks and pistol grips, as well.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_544338\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-544338\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-544338 size-large\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230002327-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230002327-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230002327-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230002327-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230002327-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230002327-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230002327-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230002327-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230002327-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230002327-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230002327-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230002327-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-544338 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230002327-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230002327-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230002327-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230002327-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230002327-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230002327-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230002327-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230002327-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230002327-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230002327-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230002327-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230002327-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-544338\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The stock may be a hair long for smaller stature shooters. (Travis Pike Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The .410 590 keeps the traditional tang safety familiar to Mossberg shooters, along with the dual action bars, the skeletonized shell lifter and all the normal features of the 590 shotgun. The barrel is 18.5 inches long, and Mossberg lists the weight as 7 pounds. Just holding the gun, I knew that didn\u2019t feel quite accurate. My scale says 5.6 pounds, making it super lightweight and quite handy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_544336\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-544336\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-544336 size-large\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230050537-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230050537-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230050537-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230050537-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230050537-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230050537-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230050537-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230050537-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230050537-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230050537-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230050537-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230050537-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-544336 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230050537-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230050537-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230050537-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230050537-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230050537-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230050537-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230050537-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230050537-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230050537-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230050537-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230050537-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230050537-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-544336\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A plain bead sight tops the gun off. (Travis Pike Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A fixed cylinder bore choke finalizes things. The Mossberg .410 590 rounds out to be fairly light and certainly a handy little shotgun.<\/p>\n<h2>The Woes of .410<\/h2>\n<p>The problem I have with .410 in general is finding the right ammo. Specifically, finding buckshot. If this is a defensive weapon, you want buckshot. .410 slugs are basically .380 ACP \u00a0in size, and while .380 is fine, I don\u2019t want that from a long gun with seven rounds. I came up short trying to find a common .410 buckshot.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/\">AmmoToGo<\/a> was kind enough to be the ammo sponsor for this review. They sent me a ton of .410 loads, including the Winchester PDX load and some Hornady Critical Defense. These were both created during the heyday of the Taurus Judge and are both designed for self-defense rather than hunting. The mighty 12 gauge has plenty of defense-minded loads, and now the .410 also has a couple.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside a ton of birdshot, which AmmoToGo has plenty of, I tested a box of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/product_info.php\/pName\/20rds-45-winchester-supreme-elite\">Winchester PDX<\/a> and Hornady Critical Defense through the gun. For a defensive .410, I\u2019d suggest a dedicated five-pellet buckshot load or either of these loads. While both were intended for the Judge, they performed really well out of the .410 590.<\/p>\n<h2>To The Range<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve always used a variety of drills when it comes to reviewing firearms, but lately, I\u2019ve taken to shooting various complete courses of fire. There are plenty out there for shotguns, but since the .410 590 is a home-defense shotgun, I decided to do the Lucky Gunner Home Defense Shotgun Skills Test created by Chris Baker.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_544343\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-544343\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-544343 size-large\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_23_38.101338-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_23_38.101338-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_23_38.101338-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_23_38.101338-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_23_38.101338-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_23_38.101338-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_23_38.101338-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_23_38.101338-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_23_38.101338-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_23_38.101338.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_23_38.101338-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-544343 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_23_38.101338-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_23_38.101338-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_23_38.101338-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_23_38.101338-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_23_38.101338-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_23_38.101338-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_23_38.101338-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_23_38.101338-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_23_38.101338-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_23_38.101338-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_23_38.101338.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-544343\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The gun has practically no recoil. (Travis Pike Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s a ton of fun and is a good skill test. It\u2019s fairly simple and requires 12 rounds per run. I won\u2019t dig into what the qual is in its entirety, but we\u2019ll discuss how the .410 590 performs in the framing of the qual. I\u2019ve shot this qual with 12 and 20 gauges a few times, but this was my first experience with the .410.<\/p>\n<p>On a single-shot ready-up drill, there was a noticeable difference in performance. It took me about .75 of a second to hit the threat at 15 yards. The big difference in performance came from the multiple shot strings. The lack of recoil and muzzle rise made it super easy to pump rounds out with quickness. This led to some of my best times on the third stage with any shotgun I\u2019ve ever run on the course.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_544344\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-544344\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-544344 size-large\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_22_13.142635-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_22_13.142635-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_22_13.142635-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_22_13.142635-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_22_13.142635-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_22_13.142635-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_22_13.142635-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_22_13.142635-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_22_13.142635-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_22_13.142635.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_22_13.142635-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-544344 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_22_13.142635-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_22_13.142635-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_22_13.142635-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_22_13.142635-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_22_13.142635-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_22_13.142635-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_22_13.142635-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_22_13.142635-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_22_13.142635-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_22_13.142635-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2024-01-11T19_22_13.142635.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-544344\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Port loading a tiny ejection port was tough. (Travis Pike Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One noticeable difference is the small size of the .410 shells, which makes me feel really clumsy when reloading. There is something about the small little shells and how they fit in my hands that makes it a little slower to do something like a port load. It might be a matter of practice, but the big 12-gauge rounds and larger 12-gauge ports just seem easier to load.<\/p>\n<h2>Patterning The Gun<\/h2>\n<p>My only buckshot adjacent loads for this test were the PDX and Critical Defense loads. The Critical Defense load packs a .41-caliber slug with an FTX hollow-point and two .35-caliber buckshot balls. The PDX load packs three big disks and 12 pellets of BB shot. I patterned both at 10 yards.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_544341\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-544341\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-544341 size-large\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202712581-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202712581-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202712581-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202712581-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202712581-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202712581-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202712581-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202712581-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202712581-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202712581-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202712581-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202712581-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-544341 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202712581-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202712581-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202712581-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202712581-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202712581-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202712581-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202712581-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202712581-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202712581-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202712581-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202712581-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202712581-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-544341\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Hornady rounds produced respectable patterns. (Travis Pike Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Critical Defense patterned tight, with the pellets nearly on top of each other and the slug to the right. The pattern was still smaller than my hand. The PDX load seemingly patterned even tighter. All three disks went through one hole, and the BBs patterned together fairly tightly in a pattern that was also about hand-sized. That\u2019s plenty solid for stopping a threat indoors or at close range outdoors.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_544340\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-544340\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-544340 size-large\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202802287-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202802287-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202802287-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202802287-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202802287-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202802287-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202802287-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202802287-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202802287-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202802287-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202802287-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202802287-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-544340 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202802287-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202802287-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202802287-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202802287-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202802287-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202802287-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202802287-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202802287-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202802287-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202802287-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202802287-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_202802287-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-544340\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Winchester discs hit the target virtually stacked. (Travis Pike Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Tight and Right<\/h2>\n<p>Everything on the .410 590 feels a little tight compared to the other 590s. The pump requires a little more force to move, the safety requires a little more force to engage and the rounds require a nice good push to load. I\u2019m not sure if it\u2019s just due to the newness of the gun, but this hasn\u2019t been my experience with other 590s. This isn\u2019t a bad thing necessarily. There is nothing that is bad or too tight to function, but it is worth mentioning.<\/p>\n<p>The .410 590 performed admirably, but I\u2019m still not sure if it\u2019s the best option for home defense. Sure, it has very little recoil and won\u2019t be targeted for gun control. Even so, a neutered rifle with a 10-round mag still gives you three more rounds with the same low recoil. But it is certainly a viable option.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_544332\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-544332\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-544332 size-large\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230308784.NIGHT_-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230308784.NIGHT_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230308784.NIGHT_-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230308784.NIGHT_-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230308784.NIGHT_-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230308784.NIGHT_-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230308784.NIGHT_-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230308784.NIGHT_-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230308784.NIGHT_-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230308784.NIGHT_-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230308784.NIGHT_-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230308784.NIGHT_-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-544332 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230308784.NIGHT_-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230308784.NIGHT_-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230308784.NIGHT_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230308784.NIGHT_-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230308784.NIGHT_-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230308784.NIGHT_-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230308784.NIGHT_-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230308784.NIGHT_-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230308784.NIGHT_-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230308784.NIGHT_-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230308784.NIGHT_-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PXL_20240109_230308784.NIGHT_-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-544332\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The little 590 weighs less than 6 pounds. (Travis Pike Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Where I really see the purpose of the .410 590 is as a working gun. It could be a solid choice for the ATV or truck that\u2019s useful around rural areas. It\u2019s small, light and fairly affordable. With the right loads, you can kill snakes, coyotes, hogs and pests like squirrels and crows. This is one of the few shotguns that could be easy to handle with a pistol grip-only design, which makes it much smaller and easier to tote.<\/p>\n<p>Like all the other .590s, the .410 590 is an awesome shotgun. It\u2019s very well-made, reliable and easy to handle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specifications<\/strong><br \/><strong>Barrel Length<\/strong> \u2013 18.5 inches<br \/><strong>Overall Length<\/strong> \u2013 38.12 inches<br \/><strong>Weight<\/strong> \u2013 5.6 pounds<br \/><strong>LOP<\/strong> \u2013 13.87 inches<br \/><strong>Capacity<\/strong> \u2013 6 + 1<br \/><strong>Caliber<\/strong> \u2013 .410<\/p>\n<h3>Ratings (Out of Five Stars)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Accuracy \u2013 *****<br \/><\/strong>While bead sights are simple, they work, especially for some basic birdshot and buckshot loads. The gun puts lead where you want it, and within shotgun range, the .410 590 is dead on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reliability \u2013 *****<br \/><\/strong>The gun ate through and ejected every round put through it without issue. The good thing about a pump-action shotgun is its ease of use and reliability. If it fits, it flies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ergonomics \u2013 ****<br \/><\/strong>The basic stock and pump design is very simple but perfectly fine in most regards. The LOP is a little long, and that\u2019s where a point gets cut. The tang safety and pump release are easy to reach, and the gun\u2019s lightweight certainly makes it easy to handle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall \u2013 *****<br \/><\/strong>The purpose might not be as clear as the other 590s, but the .410 590 is still a high-performing gun. It\u2019s affordable, reliable and very easy to use. Trim the stock a bit, and it\u2019s an accessible home defense firearm for smaller shooters and a generally handy shotgun overall.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-next-post-navi\">\n<p>\nNext Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gun-review-mossberg-410-590-shotgun-review\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Travis Pike Photo) Next Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6 The Mossberg 590 series is an undisputed American classic. Mossberg first modified the 500 into the 590 after it failed to meet a number of military specifications. Mossberg wanted that contract, so they modified the magazine tube and barrel design, and the resulting effort was the 590. 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