The 4 Best Mossberg 590 Accessories

The Mossberg 590 is a powerful and versatile pump-action shotgun. Originally designed with military and police force tactical purposes in mind, it evolved into one of the best choices for home defense for us everyday gun owners. Now it’s time to make the Mossberg 590 even better to use. That’s why we’ve put together a review of the best Mossberg 590 accessories available.

Top Pick	GGD Heat Shield For Mossberg 590	Lightweight and sturdy Black Zytel fiberglass resin material Fits almost any smooth barrels Will not fit short shotgun models	$44 Shop NowClick to read my review
	AR-GEAR Shotgun Tactical Front Fiber Optic Sight	Fiber optic easy to replace Fast to install or move to another shotgun Helps increase shooting accuracy Not visible at night	$12 Shop NowClick to read my review
	Streamlight TLR-2 HL Tactical Light	Advanced LED technology Clamping or mounting installation Strobing feature and red laser Expensive investment	$289 Shop NowClick to read my review
	Burris Fullfield TAC30 Scope	Perfect magnification range Illuminated 3 MOA reticle Includes mount Little low light capability	$299 Shop NowClick to read my review

One of our favorite features of the Mossberg 590 shotgun is the tri-rail forend, which is self-described by the name. The rail’s special features make it easy to customize your shotgun to your liking. I addition, you can create the ultimate setup that allows you to act quickly. Moreover, it enables you to get accurate shots every time you pick up your firearm.

GGD Heat Shield For Mossberg 590

Materials — Our next heat shield is a polymer heat shield made of durable Black Zytel fiberglass resin. This 13.75-inch heat shield is highly durable, reliable, and can fit most smooth barrels. Moreover, the polymer is an outstanding material for heat shields. Why? It’s because polymers do not conduct heat. It conducts heat 10x less than metal heat shields. Plus, it’s also lightweight. Therefore, it will serve as a very efficient heat shield for your shotgun. Another good thing about polymer heat shields is that they won’t scratch like metal ones. It won’t rust, melt and add weight to your gun.

Performance — Because of the polymer material, this heat shield is very efficient. Its light weight makes it an excellent choice compared to steel ones. The fiberglass material used for this heat shield resembles plastic, but it does not feel plasticky at all. It’s surprisingly sturdy. Additionally, installing this heat shield is a piece of cake — it only takes 2 minutes! The hardware you need to install this heat shield is already included. Moreover, it’s tough, won’t break easily, and fits the Mossberg 500 shotgun well. 

What we say — If you’re fond of shooting, then installing a heat shield is essential. However, you don’t have to pay a hefty amount just for this kind of accessory. For the GGD’s heat shield price, it’s worth it. It’s made of lightweight and high-quality materials and it will last a long time.

AR-GEAR Shotgun Tactical Front Fiber Optic Sight

Materials — The AR-GEAR Shotgun Tactical Front Fiber Optic Sight is an ultra low profile piece in all black color. It easily snaps into place, behind the front sight on your Mossberg 590, and has a special notch to indicate the correct alignment. It should stay locked in position and won’t budge during firing.

The red fiber optic has a 2 mm diameter, and it also easily snaps into place within the sight housing. Additionally, the fiber optic is simple and affordable to replace once it loses its life. The simple installation and detachment mean you can transfer it over to any other Mossberg 12 or 20 gauge shotguns you may own.

Performance — The AR-GEAR Shotgun Tactical Front Fiber Optic Sight is one of the more affordable Mossberg 590 accessories, and it’s a simple way to enhance the function of your tactical shotgun. This is not a night sight, so don’t expect it to be visible when you’re targeting a home invader, but the fiber optic will certainly increase your accuracy during the daytime. We can always appreciate a standard sight, such as this because you can just as easily remove it and snap it onto another similarly gauged shotgun. It’s so affordable, so why wouldn’t you go for it?

What we say — The AR-GEAR Shotgun Tactical Front Fiber Optic Sight is one of the best Mossberg 590 accessories for those on a tight budget, or simply don’t require scope for their needs. You can always mount your scope a little higher and still utilize this fiber-optic sight if needed.

Streamlight TLR-2 HL Tactical Light

Materials — The Streamlight TLR-2 HL Tactical Light is made of a machined aluminum steel housing, with an anodized finish in matte black for rust-proof and weatherproof construction. Inside the housing is C4 LED technology, which offers up to 50,000 hours of continuous use. The light power is 800 lumens, and this HL model provides a wide beam — the best for home defense. Also within this light is a red laser, which is a highly concentrated beam that can run for up to 45 continuous hours. The power button is ambidextrous for a steady on and off function. There is also a strobe feature that is user-programmable. The rail grip clamp system makes this tactical light easy to install or detach, but tooling keys are provided for Picatinny attachment as well. The rugged housing makes the light entirely shockproof and waterproof, and it will resist extreme hot or cold temperatures.

Performance — Especially if we are discussing home or self-defense, and high-quality tactical light is integral to those life or death situations. The Streamlight TLR-2 HL Tactical Light is one of the best and most important Mossberg 590 tactical accessories you can invest in. The Streamlight products are definitely more expensive than your average tac light; so, if you can put down a chunk of change on a singular accessory, this would be the one. With the combination of a red laser and a strobing light feature, there’s no way your enemies are getting even close to you.

What we say — The Streamlight TLR-2 HL Tactical Light is one of the best Mossberg 590 accessories for both at-home gun owners and professionals in the field. While expensive, it’s worth the investment.

Burris Fullfield TAC30 Scope

Materials — The Burris Fullfield TAC30 Scope is a 30mm metal tube that is less than a foot in length, and it only adds about a pound and a half of weight to your shotgun. The objective lens provides a 1x to 4x magnification, and the reticle is a 3 MOA ballistic dot, which is illuminated. The lenses are precision ground for one of the clearest pictures a sight can offer, and they have been multicoated to be entirely waterproof. The elevation and windage is adjustable, and the click value is ½ MOA. Also included with this scope is a single piece, Picatinny mounting system, providing a two-inch forward position on your Mossberg 590. The eye relief value is about three and a half to four inches total.

Performance — The Burris Fullfield TAC30 Scope is a marvelous addition to any shotgun or rifle, but particularly to your Mossberg 590. You could leave this scope at the 1x magnification for most situations. We’re not the biggest fans of fixed powers, so a 1-4x range is the most ideal without becoming unnecessary. Burris offers some very quality scopes, and we believe the brand to be reliable; your reticle won’t go blurry on your, and the picture will always be well illuminated and clear. If we could make any changes, we’d want there to be more low light capability. However, you’re definitely getting your money’s worth with this investment.

What we say — The Burris Fullfield TAC30 Scope is one of the best Mossberg 590 accessories for those who have more than just home defense in mind. Perhaps your tactical purposes go beyond that.

Our Favorite Mossberg 590 Accessory

Our top pick for the Mossberg 590 was the GGD Heat Shield For Mossberg 590, We know that heat shields aren’t a favorite of everyone, but if you shoot a lot this thing gets pretty hot. This heat shield is made of high-end polymer material and won’t heat up fast or break easily. It’s very sturdy and does a wonderful job of protecting your hands from the barrel heat. Moreover, it comes at an affordable price.

Do you have your favorite from our list of the best Mossberg 590 accessories? Let us know in the comments below!

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