590A1 tube swap

[scradley17]

Does anyone no how to take off the tube on a 590A1 I have a 5 capacity and want to put a 8 round capacity with out just buying the extension

 

[LAZY EYED SNIPER]

Righty tighty, lefty loosey.

There is likely some thread locker involved, so it may take a little heat to loosen up the threads. A bench vise and strap wrench would be handy for the task as well...

 

[old mossy]

Does anyone no how to take off the tube on a 590A1 I have a 5 capacity and want to put a 8 round capacity with out just buying the extension

Just a reminder, you will have to change the barrel also.

 

[LAZY EYED SNIPER]

Good call @old mossy .

Seems like adding a +2 extension would be a lot easier, not to mention much cheaper...

 

[shellslinger]

I would stick with the stock 5 round tube and just add an extension. With the 6 shot 590a1's you can also use Mossberg 835 Barrels

 

[scradley17]

I was hoping to put a 20 inch barrel on it

 

[MikeD]

If you are going to change the barrel anyway you only real option would be to replace the tube (assuming the barrel has the lug positioned for a the higher capacity tube).

It should just unscrew but it may be in there tight or have some mile thread locker on it. You can use a strap wrench or even pliers if you wrap them in tape or something to prevent scratching of the tube. Whatever you use just be darn sure you do not dent to bend the tube if you ever forsee putting it back on the gun. You may need to apply a little heat to get it out as well, not much, you don't want to burn the finish, just enough to heat it. I would only try this if you could not remove it with other means.

The new tube can just be put in finger tight, it won't come out.

 

[scradley17]

Perfect thanks so much