Description
There's a reason the Cruiser has been a fixture behind gun counters for decades. Take Mossberg's battle-proven 590 pump action, trim it down to a pistol grip and an 18.5 inch barrel, and you get a 12 gauge that tucks into places a full-stocked shotgun never could. At 31 inches overall and around 5.75 pounds, this thing lives comfortably behind a seat, in a corner safe, or wherever you need serious firepower in a small footprint.
What Sets the 590 Cruiser Apart
The 590 series steps up from the standard 500 with a heavier-walled barrel and a clean-out magazine tube cap that makes deep cleaning a whole lot less of a chore. You still get everything that makes these pumps run like a sewing machine: dual extractors, twin action bars, positive steel-to-steel lockup, and an anti-jam elevator. The tang-mounted safety sits right under your thumb and works the same whether you're a righty or a lefty, and the receiver comes drilled and tapped if you ever want to mount an optic rail down the road. Feed it 2-3/4 or 3 inch shells and the tube holds six with one in the chamber.
A Barrel Built for Close Work
The stand-off breacher barrel isn't just for looks. The crenellated muzzle protects the crown and gives the front end a purposeful profile, while the cylinder bore throws patterns that make sense at across-the-room distances. A white dot front sight keeps aiming simple and quick. The matte blued metalwork and black synthetic furniture shrug off handling wear, and the corn cob style forend with strap gives your support hand solid purchase when you're running the pump hard.
Living With a Pistol Grip Mossberg
Fair warning from folks who've spent time with these: a pistol grip 12 gauge rewards good technique, so push forward with your firing hand and pull back with your support hand to manage recoil. Plenty of owners run reduced-recoil buckshot and find it plenty controllable. And since it's a 590, swapping in a full stock or bird's head grip later is a simple screwdriver job if your needs change.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Mossberg
- Model: 590 Cruiser
- Manufacturer Part Number: 50697
- UPC: 015813506977
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3"
- Action: Pump Action
- Capacity: 6+1
- Barrel Length: 18.5" Stand-Off Breacher
- Choke: Cylinder Bore (Fixed)
- Sights: White Dot Front
- Stock: Black Synthetic Pistol Grip
- Barrel Finish: Matte Blued
- Safety: Ambidextrous Top-Mounted Tang
- Weight: 5.75 lbs
- Receiver: Drilled and Tapped
What’s Included
- Mossberg 590 Cruiser 12 gauge pump shotgun
- Owner's manual
- Cable-style gun lock
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the Mossberg 590 Cruiser and the 500 Cruiser?
The 590 is the beefed-up version of the platform. It carries a heavier-walled barrel and a clean-out magazine tube with a removable cap, which makes maintenance easier and bumps capacity to 6+1. If you plan on running the gun hard, the 590 is built for it.
What is the stand-off breacher barrel on the 590 Cruiser for?
The crenellated muzzle extension protects the barrel crown from damage and lets the gun function reliably when the muzzle is pressed against a surface. For most owners it's a rugged, low-maintenance muzzle that adds a purposeful look. It doesn't change how the gun patterns at normal defensive distances.
Can I put a full buttstock on the 590 Cruiser later?
Yes. The 590 Cruiser uses the standard Mossberg 500/590 stock mounting pattern, so swapping to a full stock, adjustable stock, or bird's head grip is a simple job with basic tools. Just keep overall length requirements in mind when you configure it.
What ammo does the Mossberg 590 Cruiser handle?
It runs both 2-3/4 inch and 3 inch 12 gauge shells through its 3 inch chamber. The fixed cylinder bore is well suited to buckshot and slugs at close range. Many owners prefer reduced-recoil defensive loads since the pistol grip configuration transfers more recoil to the hands than a shouldered stock.




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