Description
The 590 Persuader is Mossberg doing what Mossberg does best. This 12 gauge pump gun runs a 20-inch cylinder bore barrel with a 3-inch chamber, feeds from an 8+1 tube, and wears a heat shield up top so your support hand stays comfortable when you're running drills or burning through a case of birdshot at the range. The matte blued finish keeps things low key, and a simple brass bead up front gets you on target fast at defensive distances.
Two Guns in One Box
Here's the part a lot of folks miss when they're comparing models: this one ships with both a full synthetic buttstock and a Cruiser-style pistol grip conversion kit. Run it with the stock for better control and follow-up shots, or swap to the pistol grip for a shorter, more compact setup that stores easier. With the buttstock it comes in around 41 inches and 7.75 pounds. Switch to the pistol grip and you're down to about 32.5 inches and 5.75 pounds. Nice to have options without buying extra parts.
Why the 590 Persuader Keeps Earning Its Spot
The 590 series has decades of military and law enforcement service behind it, and the guts of this gun show why. Dual extractors yank spent hulls out reliably, twin action bars keep the pump stroke smooth without binding, and the anti-jam elevator does its job even when you're cycling the action in a hurry. The ambidextrous tang safety sits right under your thumb whether you shoot lefty or righty, which is a real advantage over receiver-mounted safeties on other pump guns. You also get the 590's clean-out magazine tube with a screw-off cap, which makes maintenance way simpler than the closed-tube design on the 500 series. The receiver comes drilled and tapped too, so adding an optic rail down the road is no headache.
For a do-it-all defensive shotgun that gives you room to configure it your way, the 590 Persuader is tough to argue with.
Key Specifications
- Model: 590 Persuader
- Manufacturer Part Number: 50694
- UPC: 015813506946
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3"
- Action: Pump Action
- Barrel Length: 20" with Heat Shield
- Choke: Cylinder Bore
- Capacity: 8+1
- Sights: Front Bead
- Safety: Ambidextrous Top Tang
- Stock: Black Synthetic with Pistol Grip Kit
- Barrel Finish: Matte Blued
- Overall Length: 41" (stock) / 32.5" (pistol grip)
- Weight: 7.75 lbs (stock) / 5.75 lbs (pistol grip)
- Length of Pull: 13.87"
What’s Included
- Mossberg 590 Persuader 12GA shotgun with synthetic buttstock installed
- Cruiser-style pistol grip conversion kit
- Owner's manual
- Cable lock
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Mossberg 590 Persuader come with both a stock and a pistol grip?
Yes, this model (50694) ships with a full synthetic buttstock plus a Cruiser-style pistol grip conversion kit in the box. You can swap between the two configurations depending on whether you want a shouldered gun or a shorter, more compact setup. No extra parts to buy.
What's the difference between the 590 Persuader and a Mossberg 500?
The 590 uses a clean-out magazine tube with a screw-off end cap, which makes maintenance and cleaning much easier than the 500's closed tube design. The 590 also carries more shells, with this version holding 8+1 versus the typical 5+1 or 6+1 on most 500s. Both share the same ambidextrous tang safety, dual extractors, and twin action bars.
Can I add an optic to the 590 Persuader?
Yes. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so you can mount a rail and add a red dot or other optic without any gunsmithing. Out of the box it uses a front bead sight, which works well for defensive distances.
What ammo can the 590 Persuader shoot?
It has a 3-inch chamber, so it handles both 2.75-inch and 3-inch 12 gauge shells, from light target loads up to full power buckshot and slugs. The cylinder bore barrel has no choke constriction, which makes it well suited to buckshot and slugs at typical home defense ranges. Keep in mind capacity is 8+1 with 2.75-inch shells and drops slightly with 3-inch magnums.





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