GuitarmanNick
Ultimate Member
I worked on one of these a few days ago and when completed I performed a complete function check, as usual. I had noticed some unusual wear on the connector that mates up to the safety selector so I was anticipating an issue.
When the hammer was cocked and the bolt closed, with the safety selector in the safe position, I squeezed the trigger. The safety appeared to be functioning until I released the pressure on the trigger and then the hammer fell!
This is not an uncommon problem in Mossberg 500s made before around 1994 from what I have read. The fix requires replacing the connector and the part is readily available, reasonably priced, and can be done by almost anyone with no special tools or skills required.
With hunting season upon us, please check the function of the safeties on your Mossberg 500s to avoid an AD.
When the hammer was cocked and the bolt closed, with the safety selector in the safe position, I squeezed the trigger. The safety appeared to be functioning until I released the pressure on the trigger and then the hammer fell!
This is not an uncommon problem in Mossberg 500s made before around 1994 from what I have read. The fix requires replacing the connector and the part is readily available, reasonably priced, and can be done by almost anyone with no special tools or skills required.
With hunting season upon us, please check the function of the safeties on your Mossberg 500s to avoid an AD.