I bought a tactical style Mossberg 500 six months ago. I put about 1500 rounds through it shooting trap (I know, it's not the perfect tool for the job). During a round of trap, I think I saw what appeared to be a ball bearing fall from under the plastic safety switch on the rear of the receiver. The safety became loose, to the point that it would switch on from the recoil of the gun or partially impede the trigger pull when jostled.
I disassembled the gun and found that I could not tighten or remove the safety from inside the receiver (probably for liability reasons). I thought about forcefully removing the entire safety mechanism with pliers, but I am worried about the possible legal implications if, God forbid, I ever have to use the gun in a defensive situation against an intruder. So I did the simplest effective thing I could and duct taped the safety switch in the "fire" position. It works, but I would like a better remedy. I'm no gunsmith, and I have a limited number of tools.
Is there a ball bearing under the safety and can I replace it? Are aftermarket safeties available? Would I be better to just leave the tape on the gun? Is there another solution?
Thanks for your help,
MT
I disassembled the gun and found that I could not tighten or remove the safety from inside the receiver (probably for liability reasons). I thought about forcefully removing the entire safety mechanism with pliers, but I am worried about the possible legal implications if, God forbid, I ever have to use the gun in a defensive situation against an intruder. So I did the simplest effective thing I could and duct taped the safety switch in the "fire" position. It works, but I would like a better remedy. I'm no gunsmith, and I have a limited number of tools.
Is there a ball bearing under the safety and can I replace it? Are aftermarket safeties available? Would I be better to just leave the tape on the gun? Is there another solution?
Thanks for your help,
MT
