Huge Win for Mega Based Mossberg

Published on December 5, 2025
Duration: 10:35

This video discusses the US Army's $11.6 million contract for Mossberg shotguns, primarily the 590 A1 variant. The speaker, a former senior non-commissioned officer and master marksmanship trainer, highlights the reliability, simplicity, and effectiveness of Mossberg pump-action shotguns in military applications like breaching and gate guard duties. He contrasts them with semi-automatic options, emphasizing their durability in austere environments.

Quick Summary

The US Army awarded Mossberg an $11.6 million contract for shotguns, primarily the 590 A1 model, due to their exceptional reliability, simplicity, and ease of maintenance in austere military environments. These pump-action shotguns are favored for breaching, riot control, and gate guard duties.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Mossberg's Army Contract Win
  2. 00:10Trench Grenade Channel Intro
  3. 00:13The $11.6 Million Contract Explained
  4. 00:48Why Mossberg Shotguns for the Army?
  5. 01:07Mossberg 500 & 590 A1 Experience
  6. 01:13Infantry Loves Mossberg Shotguns
  7. 01:24Dual Action Design: Workhorses
  8. 01:30Personal Breaching Experience
  9. 01:57Grading Expert Infantrymen Badge
  10. 02:04Mossberg 500: Easy Breakdown
  11. 02:13Extreme Reliability of Mossbergs
  12. 02:24Ease of Use for All Ranks
  13. 02:33Why This Contract is a Big Deal
  14. 02:41Breaching Devices & Gate Guard
  15. 02:54More 590 A1s Coming
  16. 03:10Upgraded 590 A1 Deliveries
  17. 03:22590 A1 Pump-Action Shotguns
  18. 03:29Dual-Action Sexiness
  19. 03:33Mossberg: Over 100 Years Old
  20. 03:57How Many Contracts Have They Won?
  21. 04:00Mossberg with the Military for Decades
  22. 04:04500 & 590 Repeatedly Selected
  23. 04:15Personal Experience: Everyone Loves Mossbergs
  24. 04:26Semi-Automatic vs. Pump in Austere Environments
  25. 04:35Debris and Malfunctions
  26. 04:51Mossberg Pump-Action Reliability
  27. 05:04Milspec 3443 Torture Test
  28. 05:10Marines vs. Army Shotgun Choice
  29. 05:24Army Adopted 500 Series in 1987
  30. 05:30Renewed Contracts & Modernization
  31. 05:35Pump Guns: The Default Standard
  32. 05:50Close Quarters, Utility, Breaching, Guard
  33. 06:06Modern Hypebeat Shotguns vs. Utility
  34. 06:14Commitment Between Mossberg & War Department
  35. 06:24Utility of a Pump Gun
  36. 06:34Malfunctions in Austere Environments
  37. 06:57Military Values: Simplicity, Durability, Maintenance
  38. 07:06Outperforms Semi-Autos in Many Things
  39. 07:10590 Specific Features
  40. 07:17Minimal Maintenance Required
  41. 07:21Message to Younger Privates
  42. 07:33Breaking Down the $11.6 Million Contract
  43. 07:44Roughly 38,670 Shotguns
  44. 08:08Specific Army Uses: Riot Control & Breaching
  45. 08:16Rarely Used as Lethal Weapon (Outside Gate Guard)
  46. 08:25Patrol Weapons: Rifles & Sidearms
  47. 08:41Primarily Used in Breaching Role
  48. 08:44Premier Design Out of Options
  49. 08:54Viewer Thoughts on the Contract
  50. 08:58Sig Sauer M7 Rifle Update
  51. 09:34Mossberg Procurement Looks Good
  52. 09:41Tax Dollars at Work
  53. 09:47Airborne Infantry & Motivated Soldiers
  54. 09:57Thank You for the Mossberg 590 A1
  55. 10:03Like Button & Burndown Challenge
  56. 10:111000 Likes for Mossberg Burndown
  57. 10:23Mossberg 500 or 590 A1 Burndown Series
  58. 10:30Trench Grenade Signing Out

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the US Army award an $11.6 million contract to Mossberg for shotguns?

The US Army awarded Mossberg an $11.6 million contract due to the proven reliability, simplicity, and effectiveness of their pump-action shotguns, particularly the 590 A1 model, in military applications like breaching and gate guard duties, especially in austere environments.

What makes Mossberg shotguns suitable for military use in austere environments?

Mossberg shotguns, with their dual-action bar design, are highly reliable and easy to maintain. They are less prone to malfunctions caused by debris or harsh conditions compared to semi-automatic firearms, making them ideal for military operations in austere environments.

What specific Mossberg models are being procured by the US Army?

The US Army is procuring Mossberg shotguns, with a focus on the 590 A1 variant. The 500 series has also been a long-standing platform used by the Army for decades.

What are the primary uses for Mossberg shotguns in the US Army?

The primary uses for Mossberg shotguns in the US Army are for breaching doors and other obstacles, riot control, and gate guard duties. They are rarely used as primary lethal weapons on patrol, which typically utilize rifles and sidearms.

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