Mossberg 500 Pump Action Customization and Modification

[oli700]

Re: Another 500 Build...

I was going to mention that but for some reason I thought the Mesa Sureshell Shotshell Ammunition Carrier with 4-1/2" Picatinny Optic Rail you listed was something that mounted using the trigger group pin.....like how the standard Mesa shell holder mounts. Well the drill and tap shouldn’t be too bad. How handy are you ?

 

[old mossy]

Re: Another 500 Build...

i was just looking at the mesa mil-std-1913 rail. i wonder if just the trigger pins would be enough to mount it without any top screws???

http://www.mesatactical.com/index.php?id=56

 

[LAZY EYED SNIPER]

Re: Another 500 Build...

It would but that Mesa rail is set up for Remington receivers, not Mossberg...

 

[old mossy]

Re: Another 500 Build...

back to the drawing board.

 

[DSteagall]

Re: Another 500 Build...

I was going to mention that but for some reason I thought the Mesa Sureshell Shotshell Ammunition Carrier with 4-1/2" Picatinny Optic Rail you listed was something that mounted using the trigger group pin.....like how the standard Mesa shell holder mounts. Well the drill and tap shouldn’t be too bad. How handy are you ?

Right now I'm not very handy at all. I've had both thumb joints removed (Arthritis) I'm right handed and that was the last one done. I'm not completely healed up and haired over yet...But I do have handy people that work for me.

I guess my main concern is that the top of the receiver is finely ribbed. I would think that unless you had guides for the holes being drilled you would get a lot of bit travel???

~David

 

[old mossy]

Re: Another 500 Build...

if you are unsure about drilling and tapping the receiver take it to a local gunsmith. he will have the knowledge and correct tools for doing the job. just my opinion. keep us posted.

 

[MikeD]

Re: Another 500 Build...

I've seem some botched jobs. I should not be hard but a lot of people screw it up. I would take it somewhere unless you have the tools and knowledge to do it right. It can be done, just don't rush it and do your research.


I saw a video somewhere of a guy doing it and he put the receiver in drill press vice and drilled/tapped each hole before moving it to the next hole location. He would put the tap in the drill press and turn it by hand ensuring that the holes were threaded straight.

 

[DSteagall]

Re: The Mossberg 500 Pump Action Build Thread...

Any suggestions for a smith in Fort Worth?

 

[DSteagall]

Re: The Mossberg 500 Pump Action Build Thread...

Does anyone have a smith suggestion in Fort Worth?

 

[Wazzguy]

Re: The Mossberg 500 Pump Action Build Thread...

I pre ordered the ati halo sidesaddle yesterday for my pursuader. It's built like the mesa for the Remington

 

[Frank Castle]

Re: Frank's 500 Build

Hey Guys,

Been away from home at work for the last month. Internet shopping hit again, and I came home to about a dozen boxes. What did I get??? Lets See.

Here is a picture of everything installed....Almost complete???


Here is the Mag Pul CTR stock with the new Mag Pul Extended Butt Pad, and the Sandstone Tactical Single/2 point paracord sling, GG&G QD Sling mount


Here is the New UTG Forend, Mag Pul AFG1, LaRue Tactical Hand Stops, Mag Pul covers, UTG Barrel Mount, and a Tactical Light

 

[Frank Castle]

Re: Frank's 500 Build

Another View of the new front end. Vang Comp 18 1/2 Barrel with VCS, Mepro Front Sight, GG&G Abi quick detach sling mount, with GG&G Sling Mount


Mesa Tactical 6 round Side Saddle, Sight Mark Sight on UTG Rail, Mag Pul covers, view of Forend, and a little more of the sling


View from the front showing new sight, barrel, tactical light, and forend

 

[Frank Castle]

Re: Frank's 500 Build

Another View of the Sight Mark, and top Rail, Side Saddle, and Sling


UTG Sinper Grip, Cavalry Arms Safety


New Scabbard, this is the rifle version

 

[Frank Castle]

Re: Frank's 500 Build

Shotgun with all the goodies fits snuggly in the scabbard


View from the other side with (2) 24 round pouches


24 round pouches opened up, Some Winchester Military, Hornady Zombie, and Wolf Slugs


Also added but not pictured is a Wolf Magazine Spring, and a Vang Comp Stainless Steel Follower.

The scabbard is supose to be ambidextorous, and in some ways it is. If you are mounting it to something using the Pals/Molle straps it is right on the mark. However, the sling mounts only on the one side, making using the strap only right handed. Not an issue for the righties, however, I am a south paw. I might mess with it and see if I can sew some rings on the right (Correct) side.

Almost Done??? Well maybe.... I have a few more Ideas I would like to do.... but I would say at least 90%

Frank

 

[ultra.stache]

Re: Another 500 Build...

Two glitches and I haven't even started yet. As I stated I'm starting to receive parts but...

1). I ordered the wrong color AFG from Magpul. I need the black. Have you tried to contact them lately? Forget it. They are hammered and lines are jammed and email's may as well be junk mail. Good problem to have unless your the customer. I gotta get that changed.

2). The worse problem is that additional pictures that I've found of the Mesa Sureshell Shotshell Ammunition Carrier with 4-1/2" Picatinny Optic Rail 12-Gauge shows to have four holes in the Picatinny area that neither of my 500's have on top of the receiver. Do newer 500's have these or do I need to have a smith do them?

I submit these to the collective...

my receiver has 4 drilled/tapped bought it recently, although, based on other features on newer 500s, i don't think mine is the most recent version.

 

[Free Man]

Re: Frank's 500 Build

what, no barrel shroud/heat shield?

pfft!





nice work, man. a lot of that stuff looks very familiar.

 

[Frank Castle]

Re: Frank's 500 Build

what, no barrel shroud/heat shield?

Free Man,

Thanks! I personally dont like the look of the heat shields, so I have no plans to put one on. With the sling set up, I dont forsee me grabbing or holding a hot shotgun around the barrel area. However, if the need arises, I will be looking at them.

With all this in mind, at what point (how many rounds) does the barrel get hot, and a heat shield is nice?

Frank

 

[Thunder71]

Re: Frank's 500 Build

It's -10 right now as I wait for my daughter's dance class to get over, I'd welcome that heat right now.

Oof

Nice setup!

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[Free Man]

Re: Frank's 500 Build

i guess it depends on what you're shooting and how fast you're blowing through it.

i was just kidding...it was about the only thing you didn't put on the gun!



tell me more about that paracord sling? link?? please and thank you.

 

[Free Man]

Re: Frank's 500 Build

and reading your thread makes me really feel sorry for some of you Americans.

i can't imagine not being able to walk into the FFL dealer like i did today, filling out a one page questionaire, paying the man, thanking him, and being on my way with the product.

i hope someday soon you guys get your freedom back. plenty of your parents and grandparents died to provide you with what your government is currently taking away.

the people that vote for these freedom-robbing statists are slapping those who served and died right in the face.

best of luck to you.