Mossberg 500 mod question
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dwa12479
.338 Win Mag
Can't help you with the grip question.
But I had a collapsible stock/pistol grip combo on my HD 500 for some time, and I hated it. The pistol grip makes operating the safety and the slide release very cumbersome. You have to severely alter your grip to run either. I ended up replacing it with the Magpul SGA and I couldn't be happier.
The Remington 870 controls with the cross bolt safety and slide release in front of the trigger guard are much better for the pistol grip.
But I had a collapsible stock/pistol grip combo on my HD 500 for some time, and I hated it. The pistol grip makes operating the safety and the slide release very cumbersome. You have to severely alter your grip to run either. I ended up replacing it with the Magpul SGA and I couldn't be happier.
The Remington 870 controls with the cross bolt safety and slide release in front of the trigger guard are much better for the pistol grip.
Thanks for the tips, definitely something to consider.
GUNSICK
6.5 Creedmoor
That grip will take a standard tube and should take any stock you want.
Jackalope
.45 acp
I have a pistol grip with a butt stock on my Mossberg 500; the original slide release was an issue, because my hands are small, and it was awkward accessing the release. I ended up purchasing an extended slide release and it works great. I like the handling of the pistol grip and the butt stock. Here's the link for the release: Shoten Armory - Products and Pricing If I remember correctly, I bought the middle sized release. I have no connection with them, except being a satisfied customer.
Bushmaster
.308 Win
Just a heads up is all.... Make sure it IS a Moss 500 and not a Maverick 500 USA or Mexico. There is a difference in safety and release.
freddy
.308 Win
I tried the AR pistol grip/stock and it made sighting (without an elevated red dot) impossible. Went with Magpul SGA instead. Works good now with fat tritium bead.
I plan to put a Bushnell TRS red dot on it.
It is a Mossberg 500 from the early 80's. Took my first deer with it.
It is a Mossberg 500 from the early 80's. Took my first deer with it.
Acer-m14
.950 JDJ
whats beat up on it ?? I have a old moss 500AT ( thats whats stamped on it ) i've had it for over 20 yrs and who knows how long my dad had it .. maybe @meketrefe might have some info for me on its age / era ... i can't find anything on it .. 10 videos on teardown and still couldnt get the forearm slid off ..
this gun you have to unscrew the mag tube because of a spring welded to it ... i hated shooting it .. kicked like a mule with slugs .. plastic butt plate .. so after 20 + yrs .. limbsaver 1 inch pad , cut down the stock , sand and steamed out the dings in the wood and sanded some more , new stain and poly .. its a whole new shooting feel and love shooting it now .. I just can't see putting plastic on this old girl . ...
this gun you have to unscrew the mag tube because of a spring welded to it ... i hated shooting it .. kicked like a mule with slugs .. plastic butt plate .. so after 20 + yrs .. limbsaver 1 inch pad , cut down the stock , sand and steamed out the dings in the wood and sanded some more , new stain and poly .. its a whole new shooting feel and love shooting it now .. I just can't see putting plastic on this old girl .
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The stock wiggles where it connects to the receiver.
Bushmaster
.308 Win
whats beat up on it ?? I have a old moss 500AT ( thats whats stamped on it ) i've had it for over 20 yrs and who knows how long my dad had it .. maybe @meketrefe might have some info for me on its age / era ... i can't find anything on it .. 10 videos on teardown and still couldnt get the forearm slid off ..
this gun you have to unscrew the mag tube because of a spring welded to it ... i hated shooting it .. kicked like a mule with slugs .. plastic butt plate .. so after 20 + yrs .. limbsaver 1 inch pad , cut down the stock , sand and steamed out the dings in the wood and sanded some more , new stain and poly .. its a whole new shooting feel and love shooting it now .. I just can't see putting plastic on this old girl .
LOL, I had one of those in bolt action. Had a big old poly choke on it. The other old one I had was 20ga. tube spring broke LOL shells fell out the end LOL.
Bushmaster
.308 Win
be ready for BAD kick from it LOL. I have a synthetic orig stock if ya want it back to OEM?
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meketrefe
.450/400 Nitro Ex
hi guys. I don't really know these well but one thing I would do is to take down everything and do a complete
preventive maintenance. Personally I would use the standard stock probably improve with some padding and such
to fit the gun to me. I cannot comment on the grip.
If there are any parts that worry you we can check out what you might use to improve it.
I also think any firearm could use a top rail just for convenience even if you keep some simple open sights
the rail will be good to put a QD red dot or small scope for hunting.
I would spend the least amount of money in cosmetics and only the necessary to make sure the gun is
very reilable and some useful add ons. Cosmetics are a money drag and do not add any value to the firearm
other than the true convenience you get from that upgrade, obviously. I have seen rails for ARs for $400 and
people who actually buy them. They are crazy.
preventive maintenance. Personally I would use the standard stock probably improve with some padding and such
to fit the gun to me. I cannot comment on the grip.
If there are any parts that worry you we can check out what you might use to improve it.
I also think any firearm could use a top rail just for convenience even if you keep some simple open sights
the rail will be good to put a QD red dot or small scope for hunting.
I would spend the least amount of money in cosmetics and only the necessary to make sure the gun is
very reilable and some useful add ons. Cosmetics are a money drag and do not add any value to the firearm
other than the true convenience you get from that upgrade, obviously. I have seen rails for ARs for $400 and
people who actually buy them. They are crazy.
gnarly shotty
I don't plan to spend much on this this. The magpul forend is like $30, I'm getting a buffer tube for $10, another $30 or so for the stock and $15 for the grip/adapter. I'm still considering rail options because mine is old and isn't tapped. I'm looking at the rails that mount using the pins on the side. Those are $30 or so.
meketrefe
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I think the mount on the side are so so no matter what firearm.
drilling and tapping the receiver is quite easy. It should take around 1hr. with a drill press and making sure you measure well.
on top you could tap with a slight larger thread for extra strength and even bedded including a hardened steel pin that will work
as recoil lug. But only if you plan to us a heavier scope otherwise not needed.
I have to do a rem 870 so I could put up some pics on how this is done but it is not rocket science. The main thing is to measure
well before you punch and start the holes the rest is just tapping and sing a song.
If one wants to bed jd weld works fine. total cost shoudl be below $10 that is better and cheaper. just the extra time for tapping.
oh... might have to add the cost of a tap if you don't have one but perhaps you can borrow one.
drilling and tapping the receiver is quite easy. It should take around 1hr. with a drill press and making sure you measure well.
on top you could tap with a slight larger thread for extra strength and even bedded including a hardened steel pin that will work
as recoil lug. But only if you plan to us a heavier scope otherwise not needed.
I have to do a rem 870 so I could put up some pics on how this is done but it is not rocket science. The main thing is to measure
well before you punch and start the holes the rest is just tapping and sing a song.
If one wants to bed jd weld works fine. total cost shoudl be below $10 that is better and cheaper. just the extra time for tapping.
oh... might have to add the cost of a tap if you don't have one but perhaps you can borrow one.
Bushmaster
.308 Win
I have 3 Moss 500 with rails. Two are tapped with four screws and both those have shims under the rear tail of the rail? Not sure why the shop did it? Had both those done by Noaker at old Creekside Gun Shop. That guy was great,,, Miss them all...
I built a stupid 'tacticool' mossburg 500 with all the tacticool features i could get, The rason... so i didnt care about it. my buddy wanted to try some interesting rounds and none of us had a shotgun we were willing to shoot dumb stuff through. (not too stupid, still safe) so i purchased the cheapest used 500 i could get, and started modding, threw a pistol grip on there, and ended up adding an extended bolt release, i didnt think the saftey was too bad and not sure if there are options for that, But the extended bolt release was a must. And easy enough to put in for most people