I recently purchased a used Mossberg 500. I took it shooting today and found that the safety has a tendency to engage when the slide is racked firmly back, so that I couldn't make a follow up shot without reaching back up with my thumb to disengage the safety. It doesn't happen if I gently rack the slide. When I firmly rack the slide, the tang safety slips back only an 1/8 inch or so, but it is enough to prevent the trigger from being pulled.
Anybody know if there is an easy fix to this, or should I just plan on getting it to a gunsmith?
I already tightened the screw in the middle of the safety button, but it still happens.
The dealer I bought it from warrants it for functionality, but I gifted it to my brother who is visiting from out of town and will be returning home tomorrow, so I'd prefer to fix it tonight if possible.
Thanks
Anybody know if there is an easy fix to this, or should I just plan on getting it to a gunsmith?
I already tightened the screw in the middle of the safety button, but it still happens.
The dealer I bought it from warrants it for functionality, but I gifted it to my brother who is visiting from out of town and will be returning home tomorrow, so I'd prefer to fix it tonight if possible.
Thanks