Mossberg Needs New Trigger Assembly - Any gunsmiths familiar?

[samrothstein01]

I have a mossberg pump that will not dry fire. I am assuming from operation, or lack there of, that the sear is bad and is not engaging the hammer. I have a call into Mossberg to see how much a new trigger assembly will be... any other suggestions? Once I get the new tigger, anyone comfortable in walking me through the process of installation, or close to Noblesville that would assist for a nominal gunsmith fee? I am comfortable doing it, as it seems fairly simple...but I most certainly would at least like some validation.

Thanks!

 

[INrange]

What model are you having trouble with?
If it fires loaded I would say its some safety feature I'm not aware of. If it wont fire at all, hopefully this info will help you.
YouTube - Mossberg 500 Disassembly
O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. - Firearms, Shotguns, Rifles, Accessories, and Precision Machining

 

[Wabatuckian]

I have a mossberg pump that will not dry fire. I am assuming from operation, or lack there of, that the sear is bad and is not engaging the hammer. I have a call into Mossberg to see how much a new trigger assembly will be... any other suggestions? Once I get the new tigger, anyone comfortable in walking me through the process of installation, or close to Noblesville that would assist for a nominal gunsmith fee? I am comfortable doing it, as it seems fairly simple...but I most certainly would at least like some validation.

Thanks!

Before you go replacing it, try this:

Get some G96 or CLP and spray the living crap out of it.

Wash it out with Dawn dish soap and hot water.

Blow it out, preferably with compressed air, but drying with a hairdryer would work as well.

Lightly lube it.

What you have described is one of two things that can happen when the trigger group gets all gunked up. The other is that, when you live fire, it feels as if you've applied the safety. You wait for a few minutes and you'll suddenly be able to fire it again.

I'm about 1.5 hours north of you. It's a straightforward procedure. If, however, you cannot get it, I'll be more than glad to help, either over the phone, on here, or in person. I do not yet have my gunsmithing license yet, however, so you'd have to be present and I would not accept any payment, period.

It looks like a vid has been posted. I've not viewed it but it's really hard to mess up. Just punch out the pin and pull it out.

I will be surprised if Mossberg sends you a new trigger group as they tend to want to install them at the factory.

 

[samrothstein01]

Thanks to all for the help. I appreciate it! Mossberg was actually quite nice to work with on the phone. I spoke to one of their product folks, and he had me do a few things to the gun to "test" it, which wasn't much different than racking the slide and messing with the safety and trigger. He indicated it was the trigger assembly, and offered to send me one for free. He said I of course had to return mine first, as it was a restricted part, and they had to have the old one first. He gave me some directions and was great to work with.

Thanks again for the help....may need more in the future!