Q Research 2019 Shotgun Reviews
Mossberg Shockwave Review [2019]: How Is It Legal?
Do you want a short barreled shotgun (SBS) without all the NFA paperwork, the excessive 200 dollar tax stamp, and the monumental wait time?
I can help. Kind of.
Not really me, but Mossberg. And it’s not really a shotgun, so it’s not an SBS. It’s also not an NFA weapon. I’ve basically lied to you.
Kind of.
What I’m talking about today is the Mossberg 590 Shockwave ($449)…a 12 gauge pump action firearm.
So What is the Shockwave?
The Shockwave is a 12 gauge firearm that is 26.5 inches in length. It’s built as a Mossberg 590 with a 14 inch barrel and a 5 round tubular magazine.
The end result of this combination is a NFA free 14 inch barrel twelve gauge.
This is a very compact and powerful weapon. Since technically it’s not a shotgun I am not going to be referring to it as a shotgun.
Instead we’ll stick with scattergun.
Why’s it called the “Shockwave”?
What’s interesting is the grip of the weapon, which is where the Shockwave title comes from.
Mossberg 590 Shockwaves are outfitted with the Shockwave Raptor grip.
https://www.mossberg.com/category/series/590-shockwave/