There is very little we enjoy more than hearing about new firearms around Christmas time. Just be sure to not shoot your eye out! Mossberg has been tinkering around their workshop and they have 3 NEW Shockwave models for us as we near 2019. One is the Nightstick with [Read More…]
Mossberg introduced the magazine fed variation of their 590 line. The 590M, M for magazine fed. The Mossberg 590 (based off their 500) is a proven, solid design. This platform has been popular in both civilian and military/LEO populations. With this proven history, I [Read More…]
Black Aces Tactical is always known for pushing the envelope on edgy, high curb appeal configurations and accessories for shotguns. Their most recent addition to their line-up though takes it back to the old school. Starting in the 1st week of March, Black Aces Tactical [Read More…]
At SHOT Show 2018, Mossberg made the headlines with their 590M double stack mag fed shotgun. I missed their new line up but got to see them at the Great American Outdoor Show. Mossberg has one of the largest booths at GAOS. They brought out their entire lineup and the [Read More…]
How many times can the 100+ year old pump action shotgun design be refined to keep shooters interested? Who knows, but it is pretty clear that we have yet to see any signs of hitting a wall. On its surface, the Mossberg 590M simply looks like a modified tube fed shotgun [Read More…]
At first glance, Mossberg’s new 590M magazine-fed shotgun is a progression of their popular and reliable scatterguns. Look a little closer, however, and you will see some potentially industry-changing technology: the new magazines come in double-stack form. In [Read More…]
Shotgun manufacturer Mossberg is capitalizing on the popularity of their new firearm model by introducing a 20 gauge Shockwave variant. A quick reminder – even though the Shockwave has a 14 inch barrel and is chambered for shotgun shells, the overall length (OAL) [Read More…]
After playing with the Mossberg Shockwave for the first time at the last SHOT Show Range Day, I wanted one. Thanks to some enabling from my friend Brian M. I picked up a Mossberg Shockwave at a local gun store for $380 out the door. Not terrible. I went with the [Read More…]
O. F. Mossberg & Sons announced a line of retrofit kits to upgrade existing shotguns to use the company’s FLEX technology. FLEX is a modular shotgun and accessory system that was introduced by the company several years ago at the SHOT Show. It would seem that [Read More…]
If you are looking for the toughest pump action shotgun out there, chances are you have already strongly considered the Mossberg 590A1. In this episode of TFBTV, Patrick takes one of his favorite shotguns out to the range to show you guys the military grade Mossberg 590A1. The 500 series of shotguns [Read More…]
James interviews Mossberg at Industry Day 2017 to get a look at their new offerings. Mossberg is doubling down on short barrel shotguns this year, with short barrel versions of the 500 and 590 in non-NFA variants that meet the overall length requirements and do not need a tax stamp and extremely [Read More…]
Former USMC and current LEO Jeremy Stafford recently completed a video blog for Mossberg that caught my attention. The video blog’s purpose is to illustrate how to use recoil to your advantage, specifically with pump shotguns. For the video Stafford used a [Read More…]
I just received some additional information on license agreements presented to the defendants in the ongoing Mossberg patent lawsuit. Of course we reported the validity of that patent is very much in question which hasn’t changed. What’s interesting is since [Read More…]
In another instance of the firearms industry feeding on it’s own, it appears that Mossberg is exercising it’s control on the original Chip McCormick patent (US 7,293,385 B2), that it acquired a while ago, and bringing lawsuits against a number of [Read More…]
CDM Gear posted a picture on their Facebook page of their improved safety for Mossberg shotguns. One of the great features of Mossberg shotguns is their ambidextrous safety, it’s one of the better shotgun safeties out there. It’s not perfect however, many [Read More…]
Grizzle are offering 20% off their targets for a limited time. Use the discount code TFB20 at checkout. Visit their store here. If you have been watching any of our recent TFBTV videos you know that we have picked up a couple of sponsors, one of those being Grizzly [Read More…]
The Mossberg 715 gets a bad rap. It is as popular as Hi Point firearms. The people who do like it have different values than the people who despise it. It is a glorified 702 Plinkster in a polymer shell. It is like a Pontiac Fiero dressed up to look like a Ferrari. [Read More…]
Under current ATF rulings, its possible to create a non-NFA firearm that uses shotgun rounds (note, I did not say “shotgun” which refers to a specific legal definition). By never mounting a stock to a receiver and keeping the over-all length over 26″, [Read More…]
My first shotgun was a Mossberg 500, and I loved it so much I ended up picking up a Mossberg 590A1. That was more years ago than I care to admit, and both shotguns have stood the test of time, a ridiculously high number of rounds, and the expected abuses of use in all [Read More…]
Mesa Tactical has released receiver-length rails for the ubiquitous Mossberg 500/590 and Remington 870 series shotguns compatible with Mesa’s high-mount stock adapters. Both the Remington and Mossberg rails clock in a 9.5 inches. Mesa claims that the rail adapter [Read More…]
The DTAC Mongoose is a minimalist stock system for the Mossberg 500 or Maverick series. It features a quick detachable stock so you can switch to a pistol grip shotgun without the need for tools. The most interesting feature is the unique dual chamber, [Read More…]
It’s no surprise that Magpul has plans to move out of Colorado and produce their products in another state due to recent legislation that takes effect on July 1st, 2013. The firearm accessory maker employs around 200 people and has been based out of Colorado [Read More…]
Mossberg is expanding their line of 20 gauge self defense shotguns this year with two new model 500 Cruiser/Persuader models. Both of the new models have extended magazines (total of eight 2 3/4″ shells) and a 20″ matte blue barrel. Both of the new pump [Read More…]
Advanced Technology International (ATI) is now taking pre-orders on a new side saddle for the Mossberg 500/590 series of shotguns. This new side saddle system allows the shooter to carry up to nine more shells mounted to the receiver. Other side saddle products [Read More…]
A few years back, Mossberg worked with Clint Smith to introduce a limited edition Thunder Ranch version of the model 500 shotgun. For 2013, Mossberg is rolling out two new Thunder Ranch guns plus a update to the original model 500. The first new Thunder Ranch gun is a [Read More…]
Magpul’s Remington 870 stocks and forends have been so successful that the company has expanded the line to include Mossberg pump actions. With many thousands of Mossberg pump action shotguns in use throughout the USA, this move is such a no-brainer that one [Read More…]
Of all the weird guns at SHOT Show, none left me more puzzled than Mossberg’s new range of Blackwater branded shotguns. It puzzles me because the Blackwater name has long since ceased to exist. In 2009, amidst multiple legal battles, the company renamed themselves [Read More…]
Mossberg has brought out a range of 12 gauge pump-action shotguns named after Mossy Oak’s new TV Series “Turkey THUGS”. From the Mossberg press release … Mossberg delivers four new high-performance Turkey THUG shotgun models, each engraved with “Turkey [Read More…]
Mossberg sent me a press release saying that they are now sponsoring Jerry Miculek. I was intrigued to see that he is using a Mossberg 930 fitted with the gigantic Mossberg Roadblocker muzzlebrake.
Mossberg have finally made it to the .22 AR-15 party, joining industry heavyweights such as Remington, Ruger and S&W. I don’t have much information on the Mossberg Tactical 22 Series but I will share with you what I know. Based on the photo I think it is safe [Read More…]