Mossberg 590 Bliksem AfterShock 12 Gauge Rhodesian Brushstroke Camo

Description

The 590 Bliksem is what happens when Mossberg hands the keys to Christian Craighead and his Ministry of Defence brand. Take the proven 590 platform, coat the barrel, receiver, and magazine tube in Rhodesian Brushstroke camo, engrave the MOD Wolf logo on the receiver, and you get a compact 12 gauge that looks like nothing else on the rack. This is a special edition run, so once these are gone, they tend to stay gone.

What Sets the 590 Bliksem Apart

Underneath the finish, this is the same workhorse action Mossberg has been refining for decades. Dual extractors, twin action bars, positive steel-to-steel lockup, and an anti-jam elevator keep the pump running smooth no matter how hard you work it. The tang-mounted safety sits right under your thumb and works the same from either side, and the clean-out magazine tube makes maintenance simple. The 14.38 inch cylinder bore barrel wears a front bead, and the Picatinny rail up top gives you a solid home for a red dot if that's more your speed.

Built to Be Held, Not Just Looked At

The Flat Dark Earth AfterShock birds head grip is shaped to roll recoil through your hand instead of straight into your wrist, which makes a big difference with full-power 12 gauge loads. Up front, the FDE corncob forend carries a real leather strap with a debossed Mossberg logo, keeping your support hand planted while you cycle the action. Mossberg also includes an Esstac six-shell carrier card from the factory, so you've got spare rounds riding on the gun without buying a single accessory.

Bliksem 50632 in the Real World

At 26.5 inches overall and around seven pounds, this thing moves through tight spaces the way a full-stocked shotgun never will. The 3 inch chamber handles everything from light target loads to heavy buckshot and slugs, and the 5+1 capacity plus the shell card keeps plenty of firepower close at hand. It's a genuinely practical compact scattergun that happens to look fantastic doing its job.