Rebuilt the tang safety on my 500A for the second time, still slips.

[DevJames]

Have we come up with a good solution for the worn out safety issue?

This past time, I used a metal extended switch with a longer spring than previously and still no luck.

I've had this gun since I was 12 and would really like it to be a dependable shooter again.

 

[John A.]

I didn't know there was a worn out safety issue.

I saw a triceratops custom safety a while back that looked pretty good. But I don't know what part is worn on your gun or needing replaced.

Promag has a selector lever.

 

[old mossy]

Did you change the safety block also? If so is it in correctly? Also make sure the detent ball is in the correct depression.

 

[DevJames]

I haven't done the block yet. I guess that's the next step. Numrich have them?

 

[old mossy]

They show it.

Can you explain more on how and when it "slips"?

 

[DevJames]

Under recoil it slips down and engages the safety.

 

[Bobster]

Maybe detent spring is worn? Or ball? Try Mossy directly...

 

[MarkS20]

Or the ball is missing. You can get replacements on eBay.

Mark

 

[DevJames]

Maybe detent spring is worn? Or ball? Try Mossy directly...

All were brand new OEM. New plate too.

I honestly have no idea what the round count is on this gun, I've had it 25 years and it's seen lot.

 

[silverback]

Well did you change the safety block? Cause sounds like yours is worn. Or the connector in your trigger group. The tip is what the safety sits over to keep trigger from moving.