WHEN YOU HEAR “MOSSBERG,” the image of a shotgun is likely the first thing that comes to mind. Or, in recent years, perhaps a rifle. For all of their gun designs, Mossberg has never built a reputation for handguns, but that’s about to change with the new MC1sc 9mm.
O.F. Mossberg & Sons is, and always has been, located in North Haven, Connecticut. However, prior to starting Mossberg, its founder, Oscar Frederick (O.F.) worked for several then-familiar brands including Iver Johnson Arms, Shattuck Arms, J. Stevens Arms and Marlin-Rockwell. Working on a variety of firearm designs for others provided O.F. with knowledge and experience to create a company of his own name. Not long after starting his company, O.F. produced his first and only handgun — the Brownie.
Mossberg’s Pistols…