Returning to my roots..."The 500"
Hey everyone! Haven't spent a whole lot of time lurking, but I thought I'd introduce myself! Apologies in advance... it could get lengthy.
Let's put all the cards out on the table first... I'm not actually in possession of a Mossberg shotgun :shock: ...as of now. Just ordered a spanking new Persuader/cruiser model from Gallery of Guns so it should be in my hands within a couple weeks. And I know you're asking yourself "Why is this dude posting on the forum if he doesn't even own one"? Well, it's not my first go-around at the 500, neither is it my first shotgun
. I just came to my senses is all!!!! My first "scattergun" was essentially the same model I just purchased... blued version instead of parked, no frills ( just changed out the stock to a Hogue 12" LOP) and I loved it... but my urge for other fun-gun-stuff kicked in and I let her go in order to fund another project.
I've spent a good amount of time behind the 870 for work, and she deserves every bit of my respect and I would trust my life with an 870 any day. But the 500 just does it for me... obvious differences between the two aside... Mossbergs just fit and feel better for me, my shooting style and comfort. I also recently owned a Rock Island Armory M5 12 gauge ($189 at a local pawn shop) which for the price was actually a decent gun. It had a jeweled bolt that allowed it to drop freely when the action lock was pressed...but... it just didn't have the same qualities I was used to. My main issue was that the carrier didn't feed rounds reliable when pumping. Shells would get lodged between the bolt and the bottom of barrel durning faster manipulation of the action. It also did not break down as easily as the 500 (or 870 for that matter) so I decided to let her find a new home and go back to my roots!
Here's the plan guys:
I want this to be a speedy 500. I love being able to unload the 7 shot tube in a matter of seconds... while still maintaining accuracy and control. All the modifications I plan to make will be follow those three principles (speed, accuracy and control). As I settle back into the platform, I will no doubt make changes to my plan but here's what I'm thinking:
1. Loose the pistol grip and heat shield it will come with (I'm a firm believer in K.I.S.S)
2. Create a 13" LOP stock ( the Hogue was a little too short for me) by modifying the original and using a Limbsaver Speedmount
3. Ergo forend to allow utilization of a
4...Magpul AVG2 and a
5...Hand stop (any brands recommended?)
6. Simple buttstock shell holder. I'm not sold on a side saddle...yet
7. Maybe a red dot sight...but this would go against my K.I.S.S :roll: we'll see
8. Trigger work by Bill Springfield (or myself, I have worked on other triggers with success)
9. LOTS of practice time :twisted:
I appreciate everyone's input, and those of you putting info out on YouTube for the rest of us to pour through. I promise that pictures will follow once I've got my new old friend back in hands!
-Chris