Mossberg 500 stealth (rattling pump handle)

[Guest Guitarsnguns]

Last night, my wife felt uneasy about some strange circumstances both inside, and outside our house. (We have been robbed twice and had intruders/middle of the night trespassers that our rottie scared off another two times) Anyhow, we came to the conclusion that someone may be living in our rarely used barn. I brought my Mossberg with me to do a quick check, just in case, and realized how noisy that stock wooden pump handle is in the quiet of the night while I was trying to sneak up to the barn. I had to twist it slightly to keep pressure on the parts to prevent this. Anybody know how to keep things quiet? Thanks.

[EMTRN]

The first step is to sell the mossberg, than you will drive to your local gun merchant and purchase the Lord's shotgun, the remington 870.

[strickj]

Replace that old worn wood forend

[molonlabetn]

Most pump shotguns have at least a bit of rattle... Mossbergs are probably the worst though.

If you want silent, I'd have to suggest a semi-auto.

[Guest GUTTERbOY]

Most pump shotguns have at least a bit of rattle... Mossbergs are probably the worst though.

Benelli Nova beats any pump I've ever handled for rattliness. Way worse than a 500...

[ShaunM]

Saiga 12 thats all I am going to say.

[BigPoppa]

What is this "Moss - berg" you speak of ?

[Guest Watauga]

My Mossberg 590, 18.5 does not rattle.

The slide has little movement but no rattle.

IMHO, its a good shotgun and has ALWAYS performs when needed.

[molonlabetn]

They made an 18.5" M590? You sure it's not a 500?

[Guest Watauga]

It's a 590DA1, 18.5, GRS, Modified, Parkerized. Catalog # 53517

It was hard to get in 2002.

Wanted the DA model to get the long trigger pull.

I think it prevents accidental firing.

IMHO, It's the perfect home defense shotty.

[Magiccarpetrides]

I agree with the others get a synthetic front grip and that "should" eliminate the rattle. Course a Saiga 12 is never a bad idea either ;-D

[Guest Guitarsnguns]

Saiga 12 thats all I am going to say.

That one would feel right at home with the rest of my commie firearms. I'll look into that.

[Guest Guitarsnguns]

I agree with the others get a synthetic front grip and that "should" eliminate the rattle. Course a Saiga 12 is never a bad idea either ;-D

I'll try that too. I'm buying a knox recoil system for that Mossberg so my wife and sons won't be afraid to shoot it with magnum buckshot anyhow. any suggestions on good synthetic front grips? This is strickly a home defense gun with an 18" barrel. Thanks for all the input.

Edited October 22, 2008 by Guitarsnguns
Left out some info.

[strickj]

Heres a stock one that comes on the tactical shotties

http://cgi.ebay.com/MOSSBERG-No-Slip-Forend-Forearm-Tactical-Strap-Vertical_W0QQitemZ110299994021QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110299994021&_trkparms=72%3A1406%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

I have an aftermarket with rail on mine,and it works great

[Guest EDWSRTN]

I have the Mossberg 500 pump and as far a rattle goes.. NOT HAPPENING I keep the champer loaded to the macks with shells.. No Rattle here with the 500 mossberg..

[molonlabetn]

It's a 590DA1, 18.5, GRS, Modified, Parkerized. Catalog # 53517

It was hard to get in 2002.

Wanted the DA model to get the long trigger pull.

I think it prevents accidental firing.

IMHO, It's the perfect home defense shotty.

Very cool!

I had never seen one of these, just the 20" and 14" versions. Lemme know if ya' ever think about selling it...

[Guest c_o_jones]

I'll try that too. I'm buying a knox recoil system for that Mossberg so my wife and sons won't be afraid to shoot it with magnum buckshot anyhow. any suggestions on good synthetic front grips? This is strickly a home defense gun with an 18" barrel. Thanks for all the input.

You can usually find the knoxx specops in a complete kit with the hogue overmolded forend and the powerpack too,

this is the exact setup I have on my HD shotty and it works well.

Here's a set with the powerpack (riser for optics and shotshell holder) and the hogue overmolded forend for $164 shipped.

http://cgi.ebay.com/KNOXX-SPECOPS-POWERPAK-FOREND-COMBO-MOSSBERG-500-590_W0QQitemZ380072897626QQihZ025QQcategoryZ73954QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

You may not need or use the riser for optics, but the shell holder alone is a reason to get the powerpack.

[Guest c_o_jones]

If it is a 590DA, you will want to know this:

WARNING 2: The Knoxx SpecOps Stock is NOT compatible with the Mossberg 590 DA. Use of the SpecOps Stock with the Mossberg 590 DA will cause product failure and possible injury.

http://www.knoxx.com/technology/SpecOps/SpecOps_tech1.php

[Magiccarpetrides]

I'll try that too. I'm buying a knox recoil system for that Mossberg so my wife and sons won't be afraid to shoot it with magnum buckshot anyhow. any suggestions on good synthetic front grips? This is strickly a home defense gun with an 18" barrel. Thanks for all the input.

Magnum + 12ga = overkill IMHO Since they will be using it you would be better served using some low recoil buckshot. The Fiocchi Nickel plated low recoil still has 9 00 pellets and travels at 1100+ fps Better to be able to hit what your aiming at with a little less force then to not hit it at all full force

[Guest Guitarsnguns]

Magnum + 12ga = overkill IMHO Since they will be using it you would be better served using some low recoil buckshot. The Fiocchi Nickel plated low recoil still has 9 00 pellets and travels at 1100+ fps Better to be able to hit what your aiming at with a little less force then to not hit it at all full force

I have to agree with you on that one, and will buy some of that ammo;however, I will still put a Knoxx recoil system on that old Mossie for my wife and kids. I think it's purely psychological, but if it makes them confident, then what the heck.

I am intrigued by the Saiga,:cool:But I can't find any to check out. A 12 guage semi-auto on an AK receiver sounds like a dream come true. Anybody have one of these?

[molonlabetn]

3" and Mag loads are only really good for delivering more shot for increased hit probability at longer ranges. A controllable 8-9 pellet reduced-recoil load is just fine...

However, since my FN SLP is both heavy and has a super recoil-absorbing action, mag loads in it feel nearly equivalent to target stuff from a light pump-gun.

[Guest canynracer]

The first step is to sell the mossberg, than you will drive to your local gun merchant and purchase the Lord's shotgun, the remington 870.

That was awesome!!!

but true...

[Guest canynracer]

Ummm...how about one of these on the barn??