Bayonet Loose M590A1

Model12Win · July 12, 2016, 10:48 PM

Hello all. I have a new Mossberg M590A1 shotgun and decided to get a bayonet for it. I got a surplus Vietnam era M7 bayonet off ebay and it came today. I attached it, but it seems very loose. It rotates on the lug badly and rattles a whole lot. The bayonet does not come off no matter how hard I shake it so it's on there, but is not snug to say the least. Here is a video I took:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/gqldwva6wq4who8/J%23.mp4?dl=0

I am wondering if this is normal for this bayonet to be loose on a M590A1 shotgun? Should it lock up tight? Are some M7 bayonets looser than others, should I worry?

If anyone could help, that would be great. I spent over $40 for the bayonet and scabbard and plenty on the shotgun so if anything is wrong, I want to know. Thank you so much.

bamaranger · July 13, 2016, 03:03 AM

That sounds about like any other firearm I've handled with a bayonet, from Civil War Enfield/Springfield, to current M4. They rattle, wobble, and flop around. If it don't come off, your're good.

July 12, 2016, 10:48 PM	#1
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	Bayonet Loose M590A1 Hello all. I have a new Mossberg M590A1 shotgun and decided to get a bayonet for it. I got a surplus Vietnam era M7 bayonet off ebay and it came today. I attached it, but it seems very loose. It rotates on the lug badly and rattles a whole lot. The bayonet does not come off no matter how hard I shake it so it's on there, but is not snug to say the least. Here is a video I took: https://www.dropbox.com/s/gqldwva6wq4who8/J%23.mp4?dl=0 I am wondering if this is normal for this bayonet to be loose on a M590A1 shotgun? Should it lock up tight? Are some M7 bayonets looser than others, should I worry? If anyone could help, that would be great. I spent over $40 for the bayonet and scabbard and plenty on the shotgun so if anything is wrong, I want to know. Thank you so much.

July 13, 2016, 03:03 AM	#2
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,302	typical That sounds about like any other firearm I've handled with a bayonet, from Civil War Enfield/Springfield, to current M4. They rattle, wobble, and flop around. If it don't come off, your're good.