By now I guess everyone knows that SHOT Show 2021 has been cancelled, and we can now only look forward to 2022 for the next possibility. The NSSF statement on the cancellation can be found here. Of course, no show means a lot less money for NSSF. Mossberg has now [Read More…]
Welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report. In this ongoing series we discuss, explore and review various aspects of the rimfire world. This week we’ll be discussing the new-ish Mossberg Blaze semi-automatic rifle. The Mossberg Blaze was released In [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day – The shotgun is probably the most violent firearm of them all. But depending on the ammunition it can also be non-lethal, which is the theme in these pictures. Above we see a U.S. Marine as he fires a Mossberg 590A1 12-gauge shotgun during a [Read More…]
Just this past week, North Haven Firefighters had to knock down a structure fire at the Mossberg headquarters. Located on 7 Grasso Ave in North Haven CT, the fire was first engaged at about 9:15 am. To date, no major Injuries have been reported. Photo: Ben Lambert / [Read More…]
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Whats new from MOssberg New from Mossberg this year is a compact pistol, their MC2c. With a 13 and 15 round magazine capacity, these pleasing pistols shot very well at range day. MSRP is right around $490, and tritium sighted or manual safety models are also [Read More…]
Something that is often lost on people, is the fact that the first firearm Mossberg ever made was actually a pistol. And after their well received MC1 subcompact pistol, they are back at it with the MC2c. The MC2c is a compact double-stack 9mm pistol. Streamlined for concealed carry with a thin [Read More…]
Mossberg has just announced a new shotgun platform designed with the competition shooter in mind. The Mossberg 940 Autoloading Competition Shotgun is based on the 930 line with added aftermarket accessories installed at the factory as well as gas system upgrades, new [Read More…]
Join me as I take a first look at the Brand New Mossberg 940 JM PRO Shotgun. A truly turnkey competition 12 gauge shotgun that has significant improvements over the older Mossberg 930 models. First and foremost, the gas system was re-engineered. This lets the new 940 go well beyond 1000 rounds [Read More…]
Mossberg have announced the introduction of the Predator in 6.5 PRC to their Patriot range of bolt action rifles. The Patriot Predator is suppressor-ready with a 5/8” threaded muzzle and comes in a number of stock options – both the FDE and Strata Camo stocks [Read More…]
We at TFB have followed Mossberg’s foray into the pistol market closely, we brought you the first news of the new MC1sc from SHOT 2019, I covered the historical precedent for Mossberg launching a pistol discussing their first ever firearm, the Brownie pistol, and [Read More…]
Welcome to the TFB Field Strip series. We’ll be disassembling a Mossberg 500 in this edition. The field strip process for the Mossberg 500 is very similar to the 505, 510, 535, 590, 835, as well as the Maverick 88 and 91 models. The only real significance [Read More…]
The Choate Machine and Tool company has released a new shotgun magazine extension tube, named the Night Manager, that doubles as a mounting point for weapon mounted lights and lasers. The installed Night Manager offers an extra two rounds to the shotgun’s [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the ninth edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you missed any one of our other articles, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is [Read More…]
There were a lot of interesting products introduced at SHOT this year, but there are also a few products that I think are long overdue but still didn’t make an appearance. So here is a list of five products that I wish had been introduced this year. And one product that was introduced but [Read More…]
The talk of SHOT Show, and leading up to it, has been the NEW Mossberg MC1 sc 9mm perfectly suited for concealed carry. This is the 1st handgun that Mossberg has produced in 100 years. So aside from the fact that the MC1 sc 9mm is a solid carry option it has been [Read More…]
Recently Mossberg, one of America’s oldest gun companies best known for their shotguns, launched their first pistol – the Mossberg MC1. Well not quite their first, 100 years ago this year, the company launched another small, compact pistol – the [Read More…]
Mossberg has introduced a NEW 500 Persuader and 590A1 through what they are calling a Retrograde Shotgun Series. The Connecticut-based firearms manufacturer has launched the line to commemorate the company’s 100th anniversary. This new series is unveiling just [Read More…]
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…]
The Mossberg Shockwave with wooden furniture is now available for purchase … and it is called Nightstick. The company has recently announced the availability of this pump-action shotgun firearm on their social media pages. Besides the wooden furniture, the [Read More…]
The Crimson Trace Lasersaddle LS-250 is a laser sight designed for the Mossberg Shockwave 500 and 590. We had a chance to test out a prototype this summer in Montana.
Buy it at Ventura Munitions: https://www.venturamunitions.com/precision-gun-works-12-gauge-flechette-ammo-5-rounds/ We shoot Precision Gun Works 12 Gauge Flechette Ammo ammunition from a Mossberg 500A with a 18″ barrel into Clearballistics ballistic gel to measure penetration and then test it [Read More…]
The Dutch Army is looking to supplement its current shotgun inventory with a fresh tender for nearly 300 weapons. On the 18th August, the Netherlands Ministry of Defence (Ministerie van Defensie) announced a tender for the supply of 12 gauge combat shotguns. The [Read More…]
As an owner of an HK MP5K Briefcase, I am a fan of other attempts at a briefcase gun. Sadly none of them hold a candle to the HK Briefcase. Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) found such an example and posted it on their Facebook page. It appears to be a Mossberg [Read More…]
Following the ground‐breaking introduction of the 12‐gauge 590 Shockwave in 2017, Mossberg has continued to expand the line-up with a 20‐gauge offering, and additional 12‐gauge models including the 590 JIC® (Just In Case) Shockwave. This announcement comes just [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…]
Boyd’s Stocks has updated their At-One line of laminate adjustable stock sets to include Remington and Mossberg pump shotguns. With prices hovering somewhere around $200 for the stock and forend combination, potential buyers can pick from traditional wood colors to an [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…]
Mossberg has slowly developed a name for themselves in the arena of rifles over the last few years. The introduction of their MVP rifle was an accurate bargain for those pursuing to do target and varmint shooting at moderate distances. The Patriot has also sold well as [Read More…]