Mossberg 500a big 5 combo need help?
thehor
October 12, 2009, 03:41 AM
I boutght the moss 500a combo at big 5 a few months ago and now I want to change the forend to this one
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=12706/Product/LAW_ENFORCEMENT__LE__FOREND
The problem is I cant because mine didnt come with the action slide assembly
Anyways can someone point me to the size of the action slide assembly I need and what else do I need?? All help appreciated.
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RandKL
October 12, 2009, 05:41 AM
You need the 7 5/8" slide tube and nut. Some folks call it a 7 1/2"....some a 7 3/4". It's a 7 5/8".
Rule of thumb on Mossy forearms....if it doesn't say diff, it's a 7 5/8". That was and still is the standard length aftermarket forearm. Newer Mossy's have the shorter 6 1/2" tube and there's a few makers here and there making furniture for them now, but the standard is still 7 5/8".
That slide tube is going to run you $25+ and the forearm is another $40 on Brownell's ($25 or so on Midway I believe). Have you considered simply switching to a Mav 88 corncob forearm? Or was that the one you wanted to replace?
http://pics.gunbroker.com/GB/142413000/142413434/pix397988593.jpg
rich
thehor
October 12, 2009, 05:53 AM
I got the forend already I just need the slide tube and nut can you send me the links where I can buy them please?
RandKL
October 12, 2009, 06:42 AM
http://gunbroker.com
Search on "mossberg action slide tube". DON'T impulse buy! Some weeks they go $25, others they go twice that. Bide your time.
r
thehor
October 12, 2009, 06:45 AM
Will this one fit?
http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=142936063
thehor
October 12, 2009, 06:52 AM
I cant seem to find one can you send me the link of one if you find one the action slde and the nut I got a limit og 65 dollars though.
TheBill
October 12, 2009, 03:22 PM
I used Numrich to get mine. I had the exact same problem (except I went with a Hogue forend).
Anyhow, it's e-gunparts.com. I got the Action Slide Tube, and the nut.
RandKL was a lot of help
RandKL
October 12, 2009, 06:22 PM
Well, I appreciate that, Bill! Just glad you got the part you needed. Those used to be common on all the sales sites, even Ebay. So many folks are wanting them now the supply has just dried up in a lot of locales.
Be safe, sir!
richard
thehor
October 12, 2009, 07:33 PM
I have looked for this part and I still cant find it Can someone help me with a link of both the slide tube and nut?? Or does the slede tube come with the nut?
thehor
October 12, 2009, 07:36 PM
Btw all I found is this and does this fit http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=142936063
Thx guys for the help.
okespe04
October 13, 2009, 01:15 AM
seems like these shotguns need the plastic safety replaced with a metal one: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=377697 and a proper slide tube installed as this thread shows.
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