PMCI - June 2019

INITIAL THOUGHTS
Awhile back, PMCI Deputy Editor, Trampas contacted me and
asked if I was interested in helping him with an upcoming
Defensive Shotgun class, he was teaching for the women’s
empowerment organization known as “The Well-Armed Woman”
(TWAW). TWAW’s State of Florida arm was holding their annual
“State Shoot” where ladies from all over the State would gather
for a day of training, competition and fellowship. Once again, I
jumped at the chance to help teach folks how to run the most
American of weapons systems. The 12-gauge pump-action
shotgun. Since we would be teaching three different groups of
ten ladies during our classes. We decided that we would need
to ensure we would have that number of shotguns on hand, just
in case the ladies didn’t have their own. Once we took account
our own shotguns and a few borrowed friends we came up one
short. Trampas being the resourceful Editor he is, reached out to
Mossberg to see if they would be willing to send us a shotgun
to use and review. A couple weeks later the Mossberg 590A1
with Ghost Ring sighting system arrived at our FFL holder, Legion
Defense Industries.
My very first impression straight out of the box prior to
shooting was just how intimidating this shotgun looked. It’s
Parkerized finish and protected Ghost Ring Sighting system made
this weapon look ready for whatever conflict came its way. The
action and robust construction of the firearm were just what I
have come to expect from Mossberg; excellent. The 590A1
represents all the things a combat shotgun shooter love in a
12-gauge firearm. The dual action bars cycled smoothly as it sent
FIREARMS: MOSSBERG 590A1
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