how many bullets does mossberg 590 hold?
The Mossberg 590 holds 8 shells in the magazine plus 1 shell in the chamber for a total of 9 shells. This is when using 2 3/4 inch shells. Reduce the capacity by 1 when using 3 inch shells. The 8 shot Model 500 Persuader holds 7 in the magazine and 1 in the chamber for a total of 8 shells.