Mossberg 590 vs Stevens Model 311

1994–Present

1940–1989

~2,500,000+ units (global estimate, including civilian and law‑enforcement sales)

Over 1,500,000

1,016 mm (40 in) with 14‑in barrel; 1,137 mm (44.75 in) with 18.5‑in barrel; 1,219 mm (48 in) with 20‑in barrel

1,194 mm (47.0 in)

356 mm (14 in) short barrel variant; 470 mm (18.5 in) standard barrel; 508 mm (20 in) extended barrel

711 mm (28.0 in)

3.2 kg (7.0 lb) empty (14‑in barrel); 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) empty (18.5‑in barrel)

3,180 g (112.0 oz) unloaded

5+1, 6+1, 8+1, 10+1, 12+1, 14+1, 16+1, 18+1, 20+1 shells depending on tube length

2 rounds

Pump‑action, manually operated sliding fore‑end with rotating bolt lock‑up; chrome‑lined barrel for corrosion resistance

Break-action

Single‑stage trigger with integrated manual safety/trigger lever; ambidextrous safety lever on the top of the receiver

Double triggers

Standard front bead; optional ghost‑ring rear sight on tactical models; some variants equipped with detachable rifle‑style sights

Single brass bead front