Mossberg 500a big 5 combo need help?

[thehor]

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.

 

[RandKL]

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?



rich

 

[thehor]

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]

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]

Will this one fit?
http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=142936063

 

[thehor]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.