You'd Be Dead: Mossberg 590A1 FAILS

Published on November 5, 2014
Duration: 35:04

This video from Lt Col Nutnfancy critically reviews the Mossberg 590A1 Magpul Edition, highlighting significant reliability issues during a 'Run N Gun' test. Despite praising its ergonomics with Magpul furniture, the shotgun experienced repeated failures to fire due to light primer strikes. Nutnfancy concludes this specific unit is a 'lemon' that could prove dangerous in a real-world scenario, contrasting it with a standard Mossberg 500 that performed reliably.

Quick Summary

Lt Col Nutnfancy's critical review of the Mossberg 590A1 Magpul Edition highlights significant reliability failures, specifically light primer strikes, during a high-intensity test. While praising its Magpul furniture ergonomics, the shotgun malfunctioned repeatedly. A concurrent test of a standard Mossberg 500 showed reliable function, leading to the conclusion that the tested 590A1 unit was a 'lemon'.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Test Setup
  2. 01:45Run N Gun Drills
  3. 07:29Critical Failures and Troubleshooting
  4. 11:14Comparison and Final Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the main issues with the Mossberg 590A1 Magpul Edition in the video?

The Mossberg 590A1 Magpul Edition experienced repeated failures to fire, specifically light primer strikes. This indicates the firing pin wasn't hitting the primer with enough force, preventing ignition of the 12-gauge rounds during the test.

What ammunition was used in the Mossberg 590A1 reliability test?

The video mentions using a mix of 12-gauge slugs and high-base buckshot. Specific brands like Federal were visible, and the failures pointed towards potential issues with primer consistency or depth.

How did the Mossberg 590A1 Magpul Edition compare to a standard Mossberg 500?

During the test, the Mossberg 590A1 Magpul Edition suffered from intermittent failures to fire. In contrast, a standard Mossberg 500 tested alongside it performed reliably, leading the reviewer to label the 590A1 unit a 'lemon'.

What potential causes were discussed for the shotgun's failures?

The reviewer and his partner discussed potential causes including the safety mechanism dragging on the firing pin or hammer, and issues with the ammunition itself, such as primer depth or hardness.

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