Mossberg 500A Safety

[BIGnTall83]

My son just inherited his late grandfather's New Haven 600AT (Mossberg 500A) and the safety is missing. Are these parts easy to find (that aren't $20)? Is there a simple home-made solution? Here is a picture, it appears that everything is there except for the actual button.

 

[snorko]

Midway has a replacement that has a built up center. They have a standard one to I think.

 

[Stubz]

Midway or Brownells can hook you up with a replacement or with an 'up-graded" steel button - original is plastic. There are several pieces, I'm not sure which are present on which side of the receiver. Lots of schematics online to show you though.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Beware the steel replacement. I remember reading that its plastic for a reason... Mossberg found the metal ones were actually less reliable in some way that I dont recall offhand. Sorry, only the fact that they had a reason to stick with plastic stuck in my brain.

 

[sharpshot82]

Call mossburg. they will send you one

 

[Rocket]

When I needed one ages ago I got one for $2 from the gun parts guy at the 1500

 

[Phezzik]

Second the call to Mossberg. I needed replacement screws for my 464 .30-30 and they sent them at no charge.

 

[Hookeye]

Plate, screw and detent are there, yup all you need is the button.
Replaced quite a few with plastic or aluminum of standard design, no problems.
Might want an offset one if planning on scoping it for deer hunting

 

[Mgderf]

Second the call to Mossberg. I needed replacement screws for my 464 .30-30 and they sent them at no charge.

Why did you need "replacement" screws for your 464?
I thought that was basically a brand new model.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Plate, screw and detent are there, yup all you need is the button.
Replaced quite a few with plastic or aluminum of standard design, no problems.
Might want an offset one if planning on scoping it for deer hunting

Or just get the barrel with the integrated scope mount and it wont be in the way.

 

[Hookeye]

Cantilevers usually place the scope way too high (even with higher comb stocks), they tend to not be the great fix many think.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Cantilevers usually place the scope way too high (even with higher comb stocks), they tend to not be the great fix many think.

I like mine.

No, I dont get optimum cheek placement, but I also dont have to re-sight my scope after I take it off for tree rat season.

 

[Phezzik]

Why did you need "replacement" screws for your 464?
I thought that was basically a brand new model.

it was missing a action screw when I got it (second hand)

 

[BIGnTall83]

My son is using this for a youth trap club he just started in. Next year we will be getting him a new one (if all goes to plan (like life ever goes according to plans lol)) then I have a feeling he will keep it stock just like his grandfather had it. I will try to call Mossberg tomorrow, I could not get through today because I waited to close to work time and there was a long wait. Thanks for the input guys!!!

 

[darinb]

Always go with the factory part first. Mossberg 500 have been around a very long time so parts should be out there. I had a friend who had issues with a plinkster model and mossberg treated him real well, give them a try first.

 

[loudpedal]

Call mossburg. they will send you one

I had one just break in half while shooting one day I called Mossberg just to ask where I could buy one and they sent me a new one in about a week. Plate and detent included.

 

[WeeJ]

I just did mine. I had an aluminum one in there - it broke for no apparent reason - sheared through the screw hole. Mossberg will send you a replacement (plastic). The plastic ones are actually more durable than the aluminum ones. You'll also need to use a new screw - they are one way and your old one may be no good - can't tell from pic.

I purchased a steel one from Brownells. Don't recall price, but it is MUCH better than either the plastic or aluminum ones. While I was at it I purchased a bag of socket head screws from Brownells and discarded the silly one way screw that Mossberg use. I can post item number if you need it (they are abit long, but 2 mins with a hacksaw and file fix that). I used blue Loctite to make sure it never backs out unless I want it to.

I now have a safety system that is worth more than the gun - but I feel very safe

$20 is cheap to avoid an accident

Update:

080000539
BROWNELLS MOSSBERG 500 SAFETY ($20)

080000801
6-32 X 3/4 STD SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW ($6 per dozen)

Trim to same length as original screw. If you have it too long pumping the action will disengage the safety.

There are a number of videos on Youtube - here is one showing safety take-down and assembly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPVgWduJ2ts

Here is how mine turned out

 

[WeeJ]

Just uploaded pics of how it looks when done. The head of the screw looks awkward in the pics, but in actuality it makes a nice little additional step and feels very comfortable and positive to use. Makes a big difference when wearing gloves - steel forever.

 

[BIGnTall83]

I made one to get through his trap practice today while waiting on replacement

 

[WeeJ]

looks workable