The Mossberg 590 Shockwave in .410 bore is legally classified as an 'other' firearm, allowing a 14-inch barrel without NFA restrictions. Its bird's head grip and light recoil make it suitable for recoil-sensitive individuals or as a home defense option. While capacity is limited, .410 self-defense ammunition is readily available, and pattern testing shows effectiveness at close range.
This review of the new 2022 Mossberg 590S Shockwave highlights its key feature: the ability to reliably cycle 1.75-inch mini-shells, significantly increasing capacity to 8+1 while reducing recoil. The firearm is presented as a potent and accessible option for home defense, with demonstrations of various ammunition types including standard loads, Aguila mini-shells (7.5 shot and 00 buck), and Fiocchi high velocity loads. The instructor emphasizes the practical advantages of mini-shell adaptability for a wider range of users.
The Honest Outlaw provides a comprehensive one-year review of the Mossberg Shockwave, highlighting its legal classification as a 'firearm' due to its barrel length and lack of a stock. He praises its reliability, ergonomics with the Raptor grip, and the Mossberg tang safety, rating it 9/10 for innovation and the proven platform. The review also covers practical modifications and a preference for the 20-gauge variant for manageable recoil.
The Mossberg 590 Shockwave, presented at SHOT Show 2017, is legally classified as a 'firearm' by the BATFE due to its overall length, despite a 14-inch barrel. It features a Raptor bird's head grip and corncob forend for recoil control. This 12-gauge firearm has a 5+1 capacity, expandable with mini-shells, and retails around $450 without requiring NFA paperwork.
This video details a custom Mossberg 500 build, legally classified as a 'firearm' rather than a short-barreled shotgun (SBS) due to its overall length and lack of a shoulder stock. Key modifications include a Shockwave Technologies Raptor grip and a 14.5-inch barrel, resulting in a maneuverable 5+1 capacity platform. The build highlights the importance of understanding ATF regulations to avoid NFA classification, particularly regarding concealment.
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