Save Reply conti2.0 Registered Joined Jul 16, 2009 40 Posts The 500 Tactical is a lot like a Glock or an AK47 - it is relatively inexpensive, it is easy to use, and it just works. Thanks. It makes a very capable, very . The Mossberg 500 safety is completely ambidextrous but challenging to use on shotguns with pistol grips. I actually formed a blister on my thumb trying to work it enough to loosen it up. i've never found ammo that couldn't run in a mossberg 500/590, although i'm sure it exists somewhere..perhaps you found it . Jan 6, 2015 159 11 tx I just bought an older Mossberg 500A. . 12 ga. 29" barrel. First off the firing pin should not just fall out unless it has snapped in half. My mossberg 500 keeps engaging the safety every time I pump the gun. Followers 1. Now, I know some people take the safety apart and reintall it wrong, so much so Mossberg has a oneway screw there and onlt sells replacement parts to "gunsmiths." Could be the issue that someone bubba'd it. There's a tab on the trigger assembly that needs to mate with the safety. What usually causes this and how do I fix it. Trade Count: Senior Member; Posts: 1322; Mossberg 500 safety problem on: August 29, 2009, 05:53:14 AM . Fits all bolt action Models: 9200 390 . this is a "common" problem with mossberg 500 series - you must make sure that the slide is forcefully pushed forward to fully seat the bolt and cartridge - mossberg's will allow hammer fall if bolt is not fully "in battery" - i've had this "problem" with two mossbergs -a 500 and a 535 (which i currently use for trap shooting) - you must remember . But don't take it out till you have the replacement. action release) is located on the left underside of the action, just beside the trigger, and can also be operated . Serial Number: MV62115R. Mossberg 500 Safety Issue I purchased a used, modified Mossberg 500 2GA last year. If you have a Mossberg 500 and have added a pistol grip, check the chamber first to make sure it is empty, then unload the magazine and double check the safety to make sure it is working properly. It can be take out very slowly. The safety they put on it uses a one way screw. I purchased a used, modified Mossberg 500 2GA last year. FYI- The reason I know that was the problem is because I stepped out of the shop and shot 10 rounds of 00B with no issues. Joined Jan 30, 2014 Messages 594 Likes 36 Location . However it appears to be more than that. It showed in the video that with the pistol grip installed then the gun could be shot while in the safety mode as well as the fire mode. The Firing Line Forums > The Hide > The Dave McCracken Memorial Shotgun Forum: Mossberg 500A into 500 Tactical Bestseller No. Orders over 19.99 ship free! If you buy a Mossberg 500 series, work the action and make sure that the cartridge stop moves far enough to allow a fresh shell to pass when you bring the fore-arm rearwards. BobM, KillerFord1977, TEXASforLIFE and 1 other person Keystone19250 Ronin Sep 5, 2021 #10 Bassbob said: Shells are ejecting properly, but I'm having consistent jams when feeding a new shell into the chamber. Mossberg 500 12 Ga Stock Laminated. 1. Member Benefits: No ad networks! Now, I know some people take the safety apart and reintall it wrong, so much so Mossberg has a oneway screw there and onlt sells replacement parts to "gunsmiths." Could be the issue that someone bubba'd it. Mossberg 500 12 Ga Forend Laminated. By TheMan, June 23, 2015 in Shotguns. Author Topic: Mossberg 500 safety problem (Read 3941 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. It's an easy and cheap fix though, a new safety kit is less than 20 bucks if you just get the plastic button. . The Mossberg 500 is designed to be usable for the ambidextrous among us because the safety is mounted on top and is central to the shotgun. Pepper Semi Finish$65 . Because the safety button can go flying off the gun if the screw works loose, you'll want to use some blue Loctite on the threads. I contacted Mossberg and they will not send me parts; they want me to send them the firearm. There was no loosening the screw because it had a dreaded "non-removable" screw. Mossberg International SA-410 PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE . Fits all bolt action Models: 9200 390 / 395 /485 / 490 / 495. Mossberg definitely had both right and left handed shooters in mind when they designed this shotgun back in 1960. The solution is, go to Brownell's or Midway and purchase a steel safety switch. The safety on my persuader purchased a few weeks ago was very stiff. Mossberg 500. Description. Mossberg 500 safety issue. Machined from billet aluminum. Jan 29, 2007 Thread starter #1 skinner Senior Member I recently acquired a Mossberg 500 12ga with a broken safety. When the safety slider is in the rearmost position, that connector rests against the internal safety block and the trigger will not release. RecessedFilter 222 . Click here for price! . Only show this user. If you own ANY mossberg shotgun and installed a pistol grip please watch the video and comment. Sounds like more than just a firing pin problem. >> 12 Gauge Only << This is a 2nd generation trigger (Gen 2) and is NOT COMPATIBLE with the safety in any 500 series 12 Gauge Mossberg having a serial number earlier than H662150 << That serial was manufactured in 1981. . Fits all pump models: 500 / 600 / 835 / 535 / 505 / 510 / 590 & Shockwave. Although its locked through chamber im concerned. I contacted Mossberg and they will not send me parts; they want me to send them the firearm. It was shipped back to Mossberg for repairs.. Sep 4, 2010. After cleaning it for the first time I noticed I had an issue with safety where the safety would engage during operation (it seems to be when the action is cycled). Upgrade your Mossberg 500 safety switch today for safer operation. NOTE: USPS, FEDEX ARE EXPERIENCING SOME DELAYS NO GUARANTEES ON SERVICES. Cutlerylover in youtube has a Mossberg 500 and after installing a pistol grip the safety no longer works! This user is already aware of basic firearm use and safety. Pepper Oil Finish$80 . North Shore, MA. In doesn't go all the way but enough to where when I try to shoot a second clay I can't get the shot off. Ratings (Out of Five Stars): Ergonomics: * * * *. So I returned it to Cabela's on 5/3/16. You could even bring a dummy round to check it before you buy. (a red dot under the safety tab shows which means the shotgun can be fired with the pull of the trigger). ZOEKIM Enhanced Slide Safety for Mossberg 500 590 835 930 935 Shockwave Accessories. We use cookies to help provide you with the best possible online experience. g40 said: I was looking for some accessories for my Mossberg when I can upon a you tube video about Mossberg 500 series shotgun safety issues. The Remington 870, on the other hand, is primarily made for right-handed shooters. I've had it in to 2 different gunsmiths and neither of them actually fixed it. Upon closer examination, I discovered that the cartridge stop did not move aside far enough to release a shell out of the magazine tube. $74.00. It was filthy. Controls: * * * * . The hollow plastic stock, aluminum receiver ala all the other Mossberg pump guns, and thin-walled barrel make for a pretty handy shotty. . Home; Repair Service; Parts & Seals Menu Toggle. 590A1 . The plastic button was missing and figured that was the only problem. MOSSBERG 500 500A 590 TRIGGER ASSEMBLY - NEW STYLE MUST READ - 12 GA - FREE SHIP. After I fire it I can not get it to cycle unless I use the release lever. The difference between a Socialist and a Communist is that the Socialist doesn't have all the guns yet. The first problem I found was that it would not reliably feed shells out of the magazine tube. That means both right and left-handed shooters can pick it up and use it right out of the box. And the safety is a little stiffer. No, the thumb safety. Reassemble the gun right away and make sure the safety works properly before the Loctite sets. Improper extraction and ejection are likely the most common cause of firearm's malfunction outside of ammo related issues. I ordered a extended safety replacement kit. Quote; Share this post. The action release lever must be used every time in order to load a new shell. As far as shotguns go, the 500 is comfortable if not ground-breaking when it comes to ergonomics. mikev. Well worth it. I am pretty mechanically inclined and have a goood amount of tools so I just need some guidance before I start taking this apart. I can't even get through the five shells in the magazine without one or more of these jams. Bore condition: Excellent. Mossberg 500 20 gauge safety problems So my Mossberg 500 bantam youth 20 gauge decided to get a bit too safe. The Maverick 88 is a pump action shotgun manufactured for O.F. Mossberg 500 safety issue Sign in to follow this . 080-000-564WB. The Bad News. The original 500 was introduced in 1961, but nowadays there are over 100 models in this ever-growing series of shotguns. It comes at a price though. Thread starter GuitarmanNick; Start date Oct 18, 2019; The #1 community for Gun Owners of the Northeast. Available in 12 and 20 gauge and .410, the Model 500 is chambered for 3-inch shells. This fixes the problem Mossberg ignores, I bought my first Mossberg and ran into this cheap plastic slide safety. View this discussion about Mossberg 500 Safety Problem in the Numrich Gun Parts Forum. When the connector is bent or broken, there is nothing stopping the trigger at any time. I have taken it apart and don't see anything obviously broken. Now I notice that when gun is pumped the safety/fire button will move. Fits all pump models: 500 / 600 / 835 / 535 / 505 / 510 / 590 & Shockwave (12ga, 20ga. Some internet research revealed that I was only one of . Cookies on the Mossberg Website. Oct 10, 2007 bought a mossberg 500 used in pretty good condition one thing I didnt not notice when the action bar is pulled or when the gun recoil the safety will slide down keeping the gun from firing till pushed forward. Also, the mechanism simply blocks a bar in the trigger assembly that in the forward position precludes firing. CDM Gear Delta Wave - Mossberg 500/590A1 Safety $16.50. PSA: Mossberg 500 Safety Fails! 1 0 0. Messages: 18. The Mossberg 500 was first introduced in 1961 and gave rise to the Model Manual cycling of the action simplifies the reloading process and reduces By comparison, when a Remington 870's single shell extractor fails, you've got major problems. Mossberg 500 12 Ga Forend Laminated. 2 selection points. Throw the factory plastic switch away and install the steel switch. FULL AUTO .22LR. Remember. This includes practical pistol grips that utilize stocks as well. and .410ga.). Mossberg 500 12 Ga Stock Laminated Parts; Kits; Hoses; Seals; mossberg 500 safety problems The 835 is basically a beefed up 500/535. Mossberg & Sons. Sounds to me like something is not right with the bolt and receiver. It was made to compete with the 870 in price or even undercut it a little. The Maverick 88 is virtually identical to the Mossberg 500. The model 500 has an ambidextrous tang-mounted safety, and its receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope mount. I wish I could get the thumb safety on my Browning Gold. Rating - 100%. Jul 30, 2011. V2-L4. The screw then goes down through the safety button and detent plate and threads into the safety block. The slide release (a.k.a. Was this review . I picked up a Mossberg 500 pump from Four Seasons earlier today. It showed in the video that with the pistol grip installed then the gun could be shot while in the safety mode as well as the fire mode. Installed 20" barrel with longer tube. It is available in 12 gauge, 20 gauge, and .410 bore. This item is currently unavailable for backorder. The Mossberg 500 is a mid-tiered pump-action shotgun used by civilians, military, and hunters. This is not an uncommon problem in Mossberg 500s made before around 1994 from what I have read. As in, every time I shoot (or even pump the action) it engages the safety, making my shotgun a supremely complex single shot. Fast14riot Silver $$ Contributor Jan 1, 2022 #7 If the trigger adjustment screw is too far out of adjustment, it will cause the trigger block tab (vertical post on trigger group) to interfere with the safety. After cleaning it for the first time I noticed I had an issue with safety where the safety would engage during operation (it seems to be when the action is cycled). . The 500 and the 535 are the same gun, except for the chambering. Factory Maverick 88s feature a black, synthetic only stock and forearm, cylinder bore, and cross-bolt safety. Version. I had to slam the fore-end pretty hard to get it to feed. working on my 500 today,cocked it and tried to move the safety button to the rear (safe) and was difficult to move.it went and was very hard to move back forward (to fire),when it went i found a small ball bearing..now the safety moves back and forth real easy (too easy of course) and i have this little ball bearing i didn't have when i MOSSBERG 500 COMPLETE SAFETY KIT 12 AND 20 GAUGE | eBay If you're familiar with doing a complete teardown on the gun it's pretty easy to do in about 10 minutes. Alert Me When Available. Aug 30, 2013. The fix requires replacing the connector and the part is readily available . Mossberg 500 User Manual. Reply to this topic; Start new topic; .