The Mossberg 590 Retrograde is a pump-action 12-gauge shotgun with walnut stock, matte blued receiver, bead front sight, and a fixed cylinder bore choke. Capacity is 8+1 with a 20-inch barrel and 3-inch chamber. It weighs 7.25 lbs. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Mossberg 
• Model: 590 Retrograde 
• Action: Pump 
• Gauge: 12 GA 
• Capacity: 8+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Weight: 7.25 lbs. 
• Chamber Size: 3 inches 
• Choke Configuration: Fixed Cylinder Bore 
   

Detailed Features 

The 590 Retrograde pairs the 590's proven pump mechanism with a walnut stock and blued finish, which is a departure from the synthetic/parkerized tactical variants. The fixed cylinder bore is appropriate for defensive loads at close range without choke tube management. The bead front sight is simple and functional. The top-tang safety is accessible without breaking your firing grip. At 8+1 rounds, capacity is competitive for a pump shotgun in this class. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

The Retrograde suits home defense, range use, and general-purpose shotgun work. The walnut stock appeals to collectors and to shooters who prefer traditional aesthetics alongside modern pump reliability.

The Mossberg 590 Retrograde draws consistent appreciation for its combination of classic walnut aesthetics and the proven 590 pump action. Collectors and traditionalist shooters specifically seek it out over the synthetic-stocked variants.

Functionality feedback is positive. The action cycles well, the 8+1 capacity is noted as a clear advantage, and the overall construction is described as solid. Shooters who value the Mossberg platform for reliability see the Retrograde as delivering all of that with better aesthetics.

Weight and recoil come up occasionally. At 7.25 lbs., some users find it on the heavier side, and recoil with heavier loads is always a consideration with 12 gauge. These are inherent caliber characteristics rather than design flaws. Overall the response is positive.