{"id":71429,"date":"2020-04-19T13:20:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-19T17:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=71429"},"modified":"2020-04-19T13:20:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-20T19:50:29","slug":"non-nfa-14-shotgun-mossberg-shockwave-12-ga-full-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/non-nfa-14-shotgun-mossberg-shockwave-12-ga-full-review\/","title":{"rendered":"A Non-NFA 14\u201d Shotgun? The Mossberg Shockwave 12 Ga. \u2013 Full Review."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Editors Note: When we first ran this review, the Mossberg Non-NFA Shotgun was brand new and they were not readily available. This is really an interesting concept and it’s worth a second look. <\/p>\n\n\n


\nFor more information, visit: https:\/\/www.mossberg.com\/product\/590-shockwave-6-shot-50659\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To purchase a Mossberg Shockwave on GunsAmerica.com, click this link: https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=Mossberg%20590<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mossberg has managed to disrupt the shotgun market with the introduction of a gun that isn\u2019t even a shotgun! The Shockwave is a 14-inch pump 12-gauge gun, measuring in at just under 26\u00bd inches long. Get this: You can pick it up today, from your local dealer, without any extra government paperwork or waiting on the BATFE to approve the transfer. How can this be?<\/p>\n

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The new Mossberg Shockwave gives you a street-legal 14-inch barreled 590 for only $455 MSRP. Image courtesy of Mossberg.<\/p><\/div>\n

When Dumb Rules Give You a Great Gun!<\/h2>\n

Disclaimer<\/em>: I am not an attorney, and you should not rely on my advice to make legal decisions. In fact, recommend that you don\u2019t even read this!<\/p>\n

Here are the rules in question:<\/p>\n

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  1. All shotguns are intended to be fired from the shoulder.<\/li>\n
  2. All shotguns must have an 18-inch barrel. If the gun has a stock and a barrel shorter than 18 inches, it is classified as a \u201cShort Barreled Shotgun\u201d (SBS), requiring a $200.00 transfer tax.<\/li>\n
  3. If the shotgun has a pistol grip and is less than 26 inches in overall length, it is considered an \u201cAny Other Weapon\u201d (AOW). Good news: AOWs only require a $5 transfer tax.<\/li>\n
  4. The Shockwave is created as follows. Start with a shotgun that has NEVER had a stock attached. Add a pistol grip, and the gun is now considered a PGO (Pistol Grip Only). It is NOT a shotgun, as it is not intended to be fired from the shoulder. Next, add a 14-inch barrel so the overall length is just under 26\u00bd inches. The length being greater than 26 inches disqualifies the gun from being an AOW. So, the BATFE declares that you now have a \u201cNon-NFA Firearm.\u201d<\/li>\n
  5. The Shockwave is not a shotgun, nor a handgun, but a firearm. It requires no special paperwork other than the 4473, and the buyer must be 21 years old. Some states may have restrictions on the Shockwave, so check your state and local laws!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    The Shockwave is equipped with a Raptor curved pistol grip as well as having a hand-retention strap on the fore end, which is a good idea on a firearm this short.<\/p><\/div>\n

    Unboxing<\/h2>\n

    The Shockwave is certainly a new piece of hardware that is very rewarding to inspect. The gun uses twin action bars, positive steel-to-steel lock-up, anti-jam elevator, dual extractors, and Mossberg\u2019s top-mounted safety. The 590 Shockwave employs a lightweight, anodized aluminum receiver, and features a convenient clean-out tube magazine cap. The barrel sports a bead front sight.<\/p>\n

    The Shockwave gets its name from Shockwave Technologies<\/a>, who created the Raptor bird\u2019s head-style polymer pistol grip, which is uniquely shaped and provides a firm grip that minimizes felt recoil. Shockwave Technologies also supplies the Raptor Strap for the fore end of the gun. This keeps your hand on the fore end and away from the muzzle.<\/p>\n

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    The Mosssberg Shockwave (right) is shown here next to the author’s Ithaca 37 AOW.<\/p><\/div>\n

    SPECS<\/strong><\/h2>\n