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10/2/2001 4:50:44 PM EDT
The 590A1, which is better, 18.5 or 20 inch barrel, it's the same price for both, both have the speedfeed stock, which one should I get?  Thanks for any suggestions.

david.
10/2/2001 4:58:19 PM EDT
[#1]
For home defense I'd go with the shorter barrel... makes it easier to get into play in close quarters
10/2/2001 5:02:04 PM EDT
[#2]
How much difference will 1.5 inches make? There must be some other difference. Is the 20 in choked? Somebody said they were.
10/2/2001 5:02:19 PM EDT
[#3]
20"...3 more rounds, longer sight radius if you shoot slugs, a little more range with shot, bayonet lug if you need one.

18.5"...shorter overall length well suited for urban and vehicles.

Bradd
10/2/2001 5:15:21 PM EDT
[#4]
What Brad said.
10/2/2001 5:19:18 PM EDT
[#5]
I just checked. The 20in does have a modified choke.
10/3/2001 7:56:27 AM EDT
[#6]
I believe the 590 just comes in the 20". The difference between the 500 and the 590 is that the 590 comes with a toothpick lug under the mag tube where you can put an M16 toothpick on.
10/3/2001 11:43:20 AM EDT
[#7]
The 590 comes in a variety of configuations and barrel lengths.

see the mossy web site for details.

make sure you get the right part number when ordering.

I have an 18" Vang Comp mossy. I like it - it is a little faster on the swing for multiple targets (3 gun) due to a 2" shorter barrel and less ammo out at the end of the pipe. Want additional ammo - Vang has a +1 tube extension (for a total of 7 in the weapon), sidesaddle holds 6, speedfeed stock holds 4 - grand total possible with an 18" = 17. If you need more - you need men and weapons.

Good luck
10/3/2001 12:32:47 PM EDT
[#8]
A bayonet will fit on a 590A1 with a 20" barrel, but not on a 18.5" barrel. The single actions are [i]all[/i] cylinder bore.

All the 590A1DAs (double action) are modified choke.

I would opt for one of the single actions with ghost ring sights no matter which barrel length you decide to get.