So I handled both the 20" and 18.5" Mossberg 590A1 and I must admit that I enjoyed the feel of the 18.5" better. This is not too surprising as I am smaller framed guy. Just got a quick question. I love the look of the magazine tube sitting flush with the barrel on the 590A1 shotgun and the added capacity is even more of a plus.
However, I am wanting to make a compromise as I really did feel like the 20" was unwieldy (and this was unloaded, I am sure after the accessories and full capacity the added weight would have an ever greater effect on me), would the NC +1 mag extension fit on the 18.5" 590A1 without any problems and fit relatively flush (Do not need it perfectly flush, just close enough and not past the barrel)?
I was unable to measure the distance from the end of the magazine tube to the front of the barrel on the 18.5", hence why I am asking the question!
I really like the idea of an 18.5" 590A1 with the NC +1 being the perfect compromise between compensating for capacity (6+1 sounds great to me) and overall length.
Thank you for any responses.