Thanks for the welcome. A few additional things:
1. A few years ago, almost bought the shorter 590A1, but instead bought a Remington 870 Express HD instead. Had buyer's remorse within 24 hours, over the quality or lack thereof (not a reflection of all 870s, just of that Express model), and eventually traded that shotgun on a handgun. Last year, couldn't overcome the urge to purchase another shotgun, and went back to the 590A1 line. Settled on the 51663 model, because I liked the larger capacity magazine, the heavy barrel, the location of the safety (I'm a southpaw), metal trigger guard, and the mil-spec validation.
2. Wish the stock was a little shorter on my 590A1, but am resisting going to an AR type telescopic stock because I really don't like a pistol grip on my shotgun, especially when firing from the shoulder.
3. Need a sling. Looking for recommendations.
4. Also need a bag, and am looking at the one in the Mossberg catalog. Only around $20. Anybody give me a review?
5. Bought some of the mil-surplus gray-hull 00 buck from Cabelas. Anybody here got a review on those shells?
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