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So after all the questions and waiting and forend wrenches and light mounts... Here she is. Mossberg 590A1 :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Took her out to the range today and shot some clays for the first time in my life. Had a great time, but also, the 590 performed flawlessly and flawlessly WELL! Those clay discs were no match!!! Here's some pics w/ my 15-22.

Snapped some new pics today.. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

An absolutely great suggestion.. but you're talking to a guy who sometimes can't change light bulbs without breaking a few bulbs.. :shock: I don't know if I'd feel comfortable drilling anything on the rifle (and I'm not sure what countersinking holes mean)... I'm ok with paying someone to do it well. :mrgreen:

Don't know why its been so difficult to find a gunsmith in my area... There is one at Efinger's, but he's retiring and no longer taking any work. All I need done is to replace the adjustable (pinned) stock on my M&P 15-22 with a Magpul MOE stock and have that pinned. Seems like a relatively easy job.. I hear there's a gunsmith at the Firearms Guild in Rahway, so I'll try to call them today. Any other suggestions? Thanks guys!

First off, thanks again for all the tips, offers and advice.. But I totally McGuyver'ed it tonite. Found an old cabinet hinge that actually worked PERFECTLY.. HAHA! :mrgreen: Took all of 10 seconds to loosen and remove the forend nut! Check out the pics... Pretty ingenious if I do say so myself..!!!

Hey guys.. Thanks for the tips and offers to help. Sincerely appreciate it...! I'm not sure what the size is, but the diameter is definitely bigger than the diameter of the barrel. Would the choke wrench work in that case? Proactive, I'll send you an email...!

This is similar to what the actual forend NUT (not the wrench) looks like... The tool would basically fit into those two notches and provide enough leverage to loosen and unscrew it. I've tried using an allen key to span across the notches and turn it that way, but theres not enough leverage; that suckers on there tight..! Any ideas?

Thanks man.. I hear ya. Would like to get one in the future, but trying to be watchful of my spending for the time being. Also, just called some local shops and they dont even sell them.. ack!

... Anyone have a forend nut wrench they can let me borrow? :mrgreen: Just picked up my Mossberg 590A1 yesterday (love it!). Swapped the stock out to the Hogue 12" stock but cannot for the life of me get the forend nut off to slide off the factory forend to put the Hogue forend on. I tried using an allen wrench to span the gaps to unscrew it that way, but it is on there good. My fingers are raw from trying to turn it.. Anyway, if anyone is in the Somerset area and has one, let me know. I can even bring my forend with me if you can meet up! I don't mean to sound cheap, but I'd like to avoid buying something I'd only use once... Anyway, just a thought... thanks in advance!

Great info everyone... Thank you!

Hi all.. As I get closer to picking up my HD shotgun, I've started researching options for mounting a weapons light. I have a surefire X200 (standard picatinny rail mount) I used to use on a handgun which I'd love to use also for my shotgun.. Any recommendations on a barrel clamp of some sort that would allow me to attach the X200? I'm likely getting the 590A1 18" barrel 6-shot version, so the magazine will be shorter than the barrel itself.. Is there a barrel clamp that will work with this setup? I'm planning on using the Hogue forend so forends with rails are not an option... Thanks all..! Can't wait to finally get it the SHTF boomstick!

Hi guys.. So I think I'm getting close .. very close to getting my first shotgun. Been doing research before hand to make sure I'm "up to speed" once I have it in my hands. Cleaning supplies.. what do you guys recommend I should have on hand for a 12 gauge shotgun? I have the usual stuff for handguns and my 22 rifle, but I dont think running a patch thru a 12 gauge barrel would work all that well. 8-) Should I go with a 12 gauge boresnake? Or should I get a rod and brushes specific for the 12 gauge barrel? Thanks!

Congrats! Did the box fit in your trunk ok? LOL!

Haha.. I'm just teasing you man, but its a great rifle. Loads and gobs of fun to shoot. But yes, I'm familiar w/ the serial# issues and the springs. As a matter of fact, I started one of the original threads on that board that indicated that the DTX serial # ones seemed more problematic, which worried me because mine is a DTX! I also do NOT have the blue springs (but there have been reports that even some blue spring models have had issues). All that being said, when I finally brought mine to the range, it performed flawlessly. DTX serial be damned!! I think the type of ammo has a lot to do with it. I've used only CCI Mini-Mags in mine but plan no trying out the CCI Blazers as well. Just make sure you dont use any of the Remington ammo, stick to quality .22LR rounds and you should be good. Give us a range report when you get it!

Since I know the wait MUST be excruciating.... here's a pic of MINE... HAHAHAHAHAHH!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Got my 15rd mags from RRAGES as well. Great guy to work with!

I've personally not tried Federal yet (would like to), but I have almost 300rds of CCI Mini-Mag through mine with not one single issue. Plan on trying CCI Blazers next. Those seem more readily available than the MiniMags and Federal Bulk packs.

Congrats man! I picked mine up a month ago.. LOVING it!

Thanks for the links Malsua.. Was wondering also if there are any news stories or actual "real life" situations where this took place and what the outcome was for the person who had to make this ultimate decision to take someone else's life. I hope to never be in this situation, but I also don't want to 2nd guess myself if it ever comes down to it. Who knows, that half a second hesitation on my part if this were to ever happen may literally mean life or death to me and my family... What a crappy thing to have to think about.. :|

Is there a way to set my preference to automatically bookmark a thread if I start it or reply in it? I couldn't find it in the user control panel so was wondering if there's another way to do it.. Don't want to do the notification / subscription thing since it spams out my email account..

Just curious... is there an aggregate or archive somewhere (on this site or otherwise) which captures news reports or stories about home defense situations in NJ involving the homeowner's firearm? What is the usual outcome if an intruder is hurt or killed by the homeowner? The more I read, the more I feel like the gun laws protect the "criminal" more than the victim here. Should I be afraid to protect myself in my own home? I understand that I can't go after someone in my house, but what about situations where I lock my bedroom door, call the police, but the assailant is trying to bash down my bedroom door? Or worse yet, if I had children and move out of my bedroom to protect them?

Then it is SPOKEN! This fun little plinker shall haveth a barrel shroudeth!

Haha! :mrgreen: That was great.. So what is the consensus? Am I breaking the law if I have this WITHOUT threading the barrel?

Very nice..! But.. You can't deny the draw of the 15-22... :twisted:

Hey Dan, It'd be great to know which Dicks is the one by you! Haha! Or are these sales going on in every store? Also, I replied to your PM re: 15-22. Hope you find that info helpful.