Step 1: Clear the Shotgun. The Maverick 88 uses the same Accu-choke system that is found in all Mossberg shotguns, which helps with the uniformity of the pellets. Apparently 30 some odd years and tens of thousands of rounds. I just bought an older Mossberg 500A. This is a serious problem . E E4x4Eric .270 WIN Sep 9, 2010 #2 I need to figure out an easy way to refinish my gun :idea: :arrow: I want to take it apart and redo the finish. Available in 12 and 20 gauge and .410, the Model 500 is chambered for 3-inch shells. But most of the barrels on a Mossberg 500 seem to come from Eagle Pass, while receivers say New Haven, CT. It's easy to see, convenient to reach without moving your trigger finger, and naturally. I tried lubricating. If you plan on keeping the plastic safety maybe get the ball out and clean up the hole with a dental pick, just in case there is gunk in there. A forum community dedicated to Shotgun owners and enthusiasts including the Remington, Beretta, and Mossberg shotguns brands. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. It is a simple fix. However, the OEM plastic design has been replaced by metal. Old School Cool; Mossberg 500 Retrograde - GunsAmerica Digest Fits all Bolt Action Models: 920, 39, 395, 485, 49 & 495. - Joseph Stalin and today's Democratic Party. Now use the screwdriver and the hammer to tap and loosen the screw. Now that we know the characteristics of a good Mossberg 500 safety kit, we shall learn about the aspects to consider before buying one. Mossberg 590 safety does not work - gun fires with safety ON Thanks for the helpful photos! Fits all Pump Models: 5, 6, 835, 535, 55, 51, 59, HS41 & Shockwave. It needs to be shortened. The reason you want to leave slide in the back position is so the threaded piece for the safety screw won't fall into the receiver area. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. You must log in or register to reply here. It has only grown more versatile since. This Mossberg 500 safety button features an exact factory design. Should it have popped out? Read here: New Mossy 500 - VERY stiff safety See more Reply Save Like 1 - 12 of 12 Posts That means both right and left-handed shooters can pick it up and use it right out of the box. JavaScript is disabled. Additionally, the manufacturer also offers a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. Whatever may be the case, it is always good to check and ensure the durability, since a broken safety mechanism is not a good thing.