Mossberg wobble

[bcp280z]

I recently acquired a 500 in trade, I've never owned a Mossberg before. I like the gun for what it is, it is used, but nodded the way I'd wanna mod. However, I just can't get over how loose the fore end is. The fore end, the front grip, and the "arms" seemingly supporting it all, there's too much play.

So before I get all backyard mechanic and try to jerry rig something and probably break it, does anyone know a fix? Can I take it to a shop and have them tighten it up?

All help appreciated.

 

[WILWORK4GUNS]

Fix what? Not suppose to be twisting the forearm. The whole assy is guided by the link bars on each side....that's all.
Its a 500!....mine is so loose and broken in that it is almost an auto loader! That is just the way you want a weapon like that.:boink:
Seriously though....the foreward pistol grip really gives you too much lateral leverage for the design. An alternate solution would be just attaching a loop of webbing to an original style fore grip.
Good luck.
Here is one with a grip like I'm talking about.
http://www.armslist.com/posts/21620...0-12g-special-purpose-tactical-shotgun---475-

 

[JohnAL]

Like he said, lose the forward pistol grip. I tried one once on an 870. If you get in a hurry you can bind up the action with the lateral force.

 

[oneshot]

Thanks John, I have been trying to tell people this for a long time, but it looks cool.. Just my 2 cents jj

 

[JohnAL]

Yeah, many moons ago I tried the pistol grip buttstock too. :doh: