Description
Built around a pump-action design, the Mossberg 590 Shockwave is a 12 gauge firearm with an 18.5 inch heavy-walled barrel. We see this configuration as a fit for buyers who want a compact shotgun platform with a bead front sight, cylinder bore, and a simple manual of operation. Its black synthetic Raptor grip and corn cob forend with strap define the handling setup.
Key Specifications
- The firearm uses a pump-action operating system for manual cycling between shots.
- It is chambered for 12 gauge shotshells.
- The barrel measures 18.5 inches and uses a heavy-walled construction.
- The barrel has a cylinder bore with no interchangeable choke tubes included.
- A bead front sight provides the listed sighting arrangement.
- The metal surfaces have a matte blued finish.
- The grip and forend are made from black synthetic material, with the forend including a strap.
- The design includes dual extractors, twin action bars, and an anti-jam elevator as listed operating features.
- The tubular magazine has a clean-out magazine tube cap for maintenance access.
- The shotgun uses an ambidextrous top-tang safety.
The Raptor bird’s-head grip and strapped corn cob forend give this model a distinctive control layout. We like the combination of a heavy-walled barrel, blued metal finish, and synthetic furniture for a straightforward configuration with clearly stated features. The bead sight and cylinder bore keep the front end uncomplicated, while the dual extractors and twin action bars support the pump-action design. This Mossberg 590 Shockwave remains defined by its 12 gauge chambering and 18.5 inch barrel.




