I think the 5 hole plate is part of their *^$@# proofing so people don't need to think about which way to install the plate. I assume all the new guns come with a five hole plate so it can be installed either way and/or even upside down. Simplify the part and eliminate service calls!
I know many folks don't like the original one way, tamper proof screws but there are millions of Mossberg shorguns out there that still have the factory "plastic" safety lever and the "plastic" trigger group and have been operating without issues for decades. Most of the newer heavy barrels and metal trigger groups are a result of the military, mostly Naval use of shotguns on ships and recurruing contact with bulkheads and passageways. Absolutely nothing wrong with metal trigger groups but when was the last time anyone on this forum has posted a picture of a broke "plastic" one?
And, many of use old heads probably haven't activated the safety lever for decades. LOL
It's great that you and a couple of other owners are showing how easy it is to change out the safety lever. So many folks today are uncomfortable with doing anything to their firearms.
Regards
I know many folks don't like the original one way, tamper proof screws but there are millions of Mossberg shorguns out there that still have the factory "plastic" safety lever and the "plastic" trigger group and have been operating without issues for decades. Most of the newer heavy barrels and metal trigger groups are a result of the military, mostly Naval use of shotguns on ships and recurruing contact with bulkheads and passageways. Absolutely nothing wrong with metal trigger groups but when was the last time anyone on this forum has posted a picture of a broke "plastic" one?
And, many of use old heads probably haven't activated the safety lever for decades. LOL
It's great that you and a couple of other owners are showing how easy it is to change out the safety lever. So many folks today are uncomfortable with doing anything to their firearms.
Regards
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