The Mossberg 590 Shockwave Shock-n-Saw is a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun built for personal protection and home defense. The 14.375-inch heavy-walled barrel keeps overall length to 26.37 inches, and the fixed Raptor Birdshead grip gives you a secure hold without a traditional stock. At 6 lbs it's easy to move through tight spaces. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Mossberg 
• Model Name: 590 Shock N Saw 
• UPC: 015813506472 
• Gauge: 12 GA 
• Action: Pump Action 
• Capacity: 5+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 14.375 inches (Heavy-Walled) 
• Overall Length: 26.37 inches 
• Weight: 6 lbs. 
• Chamber Size: 3 inches 
• Sights: Bead Front 
• Safety Type: Ambidextrous Top Tang 
• Stock Material: Synthetic 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The short 14-inch barrel makes the 590 Shockwave genuinely compact, useful when navigating hallways or vehicles where a full-length shotgun is awkward. The pump action is the same proven 590 mechanism found across Mossberg's lineup, so parts and familiarity aren't an issue. The Raptor Birdshead grip positions the hand differently than a pistol grip, reducing muzzle flip on follow-through shots. A matte blued barrel and receiver keep weight down and corrosion resistance reasonable. The fixed cylinder bore choke maximizes spread at close range, which suits the gun's intended role. The ambidextrous top-tang safety is easy to reach without shifting your grip.

The Mossberg 590 Shock N Saw draws a fairly predictable split of opinion. Most users value the compact size. The short barrel makes it easy to maneuver indoors, and the Raptor Birdshead grip gets consistent praise for keeping the gun manageable during rapid strings. The Mossberg 590 platform's track record for reliability carries over, and most owners report no cycling issues across a range of 12-gauge loads.

Recoil comes up often. With 12-gauge loads and no traditional stock to absorb energy, felt recoil is sharper than a full-size pump. Most experienced shooters adjust quickly, but it can be punishing for new shooters. Weight is occasionally noted as a slight drawback for extended carry, though at 6 lbs it's not heavy in absolute terms.

Pricing gets mostly favorable marks relative to other compact defense shotguns. Ergonomics are the main point of disagreement: some find the controls intuitive right away; others suggest the grip geometry takes practice before it feels natural. Aesthetics are subjective. The matte blued finish and birdshead grip aren't traditional, which suits some buyers and puts off others.

Owner anecdotes lean toward confidence in the platform for home defense. Constructive criticism typically focuses on the learning curve for the grip rather than mechanical complaints.