Description
The 590 platform earned its stripes in military and law enforcement service long before it showed up in home defense conversations, and this Persuader configuration is one of the better-equipped versions of it. You get a 20 inch cylinder bore barrel wearing a full-length heat shield, an 8+1 capacity magazine tube, and factory ghost ring sights, which is a combination Mossberg doesn't offer on many models. The 3 inch chamber handles everything from light target loads to full-power buckshot and slugs.
Why Ghost Rings Matter on a 590 Persuader
A bead sight works fine for a lot of scattergun work, but ghost rings give you a real aiming reference when you're running slugs or need to place a pattern precisely. Your eye naturally centers the front post in the large rear aperture, so target acquisition stays quick while accuracy gets a serious bump at distance. And if you ever want to add an optic down the road, the receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory.
Built Like Every 590 Should Be
Under the hood you'll find the features that made this pump gun a legend: dual extractors, twin action bars, positive steel-to-steel lockup, and Mossberg's anti-jam elevator. The tang-mounted safety sits right under your thumb and works the same whether you shoot right or left handed. The heat shield isn't just for looks either. Run a few boxes of shells through a fast drill and you'll appreciate having something between your hand and a hot barrel. Matte blued metal and a black synthetic stock keep the whole package low-glare and easy to maintain, and sling swivel studs come standard so you can carry it comfortably.
A Persuader That Earns Its Keep
At 42.75 inches overall, this 590 is compact enough to handle indoors but has the sight radius and magazine capacity to stretch its legs at the range. It's a working shotgun through and through, the kind you can train with hard, store ready, and trust when it counts.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Mossberg
- Model: 590 Persuader
- MPN: 50693
- UPC: 015813506939
- Gauge: 12 Gauge, 3" Chamber
- Action: Pump Action
- Capacity: 8+1
- Barrel Length: 20" with Heat Shield
- Choke: Cylinder Bore
- Sights: Ghost Ring
- Receiver: Drilled and Tapped
- Safety: Ambidextrous Tang-Mounted
- Stock: Black Synthetic with Sling Swivel Studs
- Metal Finish: Matte Blued
- Overall Length: 42.75"
What’s Included
- Mossberg 590 Persuader shotgun
- Owner's manual
- Factory cable lock
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mount an optic on the Mossberg 590 Persuader?
Yes. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so you can add a rail or saddle mount for a red dot without any gunsmithing. That said, the ghost ring sights on this model are good enough that plenty of owners never bother.
What ammo does this 590 Persuader run?
The 3 inch chamber handles both 2.75 and 3 inch 12 gauge shells, from birdshot to buckshot to slugs. The cylinder bore barrel patterns well with buckshot at defensive distances, and the ghost ring sights make slugs surprisingly accurate out to 75 yards and beyond.
What's the difference between this and a standard Mossberg 500?
The 590 uses a heavier-walled barrel, dual extractors, and an open-bottom magazine tube design that makes cleaning and maintenance easier. It also carries more shells, with this model holding 8 in the tube plus one in the chamber. Think of it as the duty-grade evolution of the 500.
Does the heat shield on the 590 Persuader really make a difference?
It does when you're running fast strings of fire. A shotgun barrel heats up quickly after a couple boxes of shells, and the vented shield keeps your support hand off hot steel during drills or extended range sessions. It also adds that classic riot gun look without affecting handling much.





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