SKU: MS52151
UPC: 015813521512
MPN: 52151
The Mossberg 590 Retrograde 12-gauge pump-action shotgun combines proven reliability with classic ergonomics designed for modern tactical and home-defense applications. With an 18.5-inch barrel and 6-round magazine capacity, this shotgun delivers the stopping power and handling characteristics demanded by law enforcement, military trainers, and serious civilian operators who prioritize dependable performance over trend-driven features.
The 12-gauge 3-inch chamber accommodates both 2.75-inch and 3-inch ammunition, providing flexibility for training, duty loads, and specialized applications. Weighing 8.06 lbs with an overall length of 42.75 inches, the Retrograde maintains a balanced platform suitable for extended training sessions and tactical deployments. The wood stock delivers reliable control and traditional aesthetics without sacrificing durability, while the pump action delivers the manual control and mechanical reliability that operators have trusted for decades in high-stress scenarios.
This configuration serves patrol officers, tactical trainers, and home-defense-focused civilians who value simplicity and redundancy over electronic systems. The 6-round capacity positions this platform for controlled response scenarios where magazine changes and target discrimination are planned components of tactical doctrine. Mossberg's manufacturing standards ensure that the Retrograde performs consistently across ammunition variations and extended training cycles—critical factors when duty performance depends on mechanical reliability rather than electronic enhancements.
The Mossberg 590 platform has proven its service record across multiple generations of operators. The Retrograde variant emphasizes mechanical simplicity and ergonomic fundamentals, making it ideal for agencies and individuals who view the shotgun as a primary breaching tool, room-clearing instrument, or decisive close-quarters response platform. This shotgun represents a return to core functionality—where straightforward design and proven metallurgy outperform bells and accessories that add complexity without improving outcomes.
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