I just picked up a 590a1 with XS ghost sights and the speed feed stock. I gave it a basic cleaning, but other than that I haven't had a chance to shoot it or do a full disassembly to see how it comes apart and goes together. I did have a few questions though on a few things I've noticed:
1) The rear sight ring of the XS sights seems to have a slight amount of wiggle/play. The base its mounted to seems solid enough but the rear sight aperture can be moved ever so slightly by hand. Is this normal? I know this platform isn't intended to be a precision system, but still I just wanted to make sure this wasn't a defect from the factory.
2) Reading through the owner's manual, there was guidance stating that I should avoid storing the shotgun in any sort of fabric-lined case for the long term (something to do with mitigating rust). I currently have it stored in a fairly basic drag bag with a gun sock (made out of what feels to be cotton-like material). Should I not store it in a gun sock for the long term?
3) The fore end (with the corn cob) has some play. I've handled other versions of the 500 and 590 and noticed this. I assume this is normal for the 590a1 as well?
4) I noticed that "590a1" is printed, or stamped, on the receiver. However, the barrel itself says "590." Is this a typo? Or is that normal for the 590a1 models?
My questions aside. The shotgun feels very good when I shoulder it. I do notice that the LOP seems a little long with its current stock, but I'll see if it affects me at the range. Except for the few issues I brought up (which may turn out not to be issues at all depending on the feedback I get here), everything about it feels solid. I'm looking forward to getting some range time with it.
1) The rear sight ring of the XS sights seems to have a slight amount of wiggle/play. The base its mounted to seems solid enough but the rear sight aperture can be moved ever so slightly by hand. Is this normal? I know this platform isn't intended to be a precision system, but still I just wanted to make sure this wasn't a defect from the factory.
2) Reading through the owner's manual, there was guidance stating that I should avoid storing the shotgun in any sort of fabric-lined case for the long term (something to do with mitigating rust). I currently have it stored in a fairly basic drag bag with a gun sock (made out of what feels to be cotton-like material). Should I not store it in a gun sock for the long term?
3) The fore end (with the corn cob) has some play. I've handled other versions of the 500 and 590 and noticed this. I assume this is normal for the 590a1 as well?
4) I noticed that "590a1" is printed, or stamped, on the receiver. However, the barrel itself says "590." Is this a typo? Or is that normal for the 590a1 models?
My questions aside. The shotgun feels very good when I shoulder it. I do notice that the LOP seems a little long with its current stock, but I'll see if it affects me at the range. Except for the few issues I brought up (which may turn out not to be issues at all depending on the feedback I get here), everything about it feels solid. I'm looking forward to getting some range time with it.