I used red mainly for the follower, so it can be seen really easily. They also have the machined center and it can be felt when there isn't a shell there.
I actually ended up splitting the plastic safety lever so I could remove the safety screw holding it. I tried the tap and twist method, but...
These are 0.125" diameter bearings, measured mine last night when I replaced the safety lever with a machined aluminum part.
An easy cheap resource is McMaster Carr. a bag of 50 for $6.48. These are also stainless steel.
https://www.mcmaster.com/9642k29
I did see a few videos where the plug was pulled out. And I guess I was just concerned that it wouldn't go back in tight again. But then it didn't even occur to me that the threaded cap will keep it from going anywhere. Overthinking it I guess.
Thanks, I'll gently pull it loose.
I was in Sweden about 15 years ago, beautiful country. I can't remember the city, but remember the hotel was called the Rattugla if my memory is correct. I think more south in the country, we were travelling through.
Hey guys, I picked up my new 590 Tactical yesterday, and today in the mail received the NDZ Performance safety selector and magazine tube follower I ordered. The safety selector is really simple of course, one screw. The magazine tube follower should be easy too, but there seems to be some...
New to this forum, not new to firearms. I'm 60 and have owned since I was 18. I have a Mossberg 88 that has some changes made to it, had it for several years. Just bought a Mossberg 590 Tactical, but haven't received it yet. Hopefully on Friday it'll make it to my FFL.