Good upgrade options for a Mossberg 500 Persuader

[Daniel1120]

Damn, twice in one thread! Daniel, meet Youngster! lol

Ok, Daniel, how many have *you* seen go bad? Me, I've been working on Mossy's for twenty-five years and I've seen two broken. One was intentionally dug out of the receiver with a screwdriver because someone told him it was going to break on him and he should change it. Ruined a good gun. So how many have *you* seen go bad?

rich

Personally? None. That isnt saying much however. I only know one other person who owns a 500. If it has happened at the range when I just happened to be there I never knew about it.

I have however read a decent amount of posts on various forums about the problem. It is a documented problem. It is however only a problem with the newer plastic safeties, the metal ones used in the past would obviously be able to hold up better. So, like I said, on a self defense weapon I would definitely say its a necessity. Hell, if your gonna replace it why not go with an oversized safety for easier operation? My .02

 

[RandKL]

I have however read a decent amount of posts on various forums about the problem. It is a documented problem.

Seeing a million "experts" telling you it's a problem doesn't even come close to it being a "documented problem". And the plastic safety has been around since 1982 or so....the aftermarket crap has been around a handful of years.

rich