Mossberg 500

KingDF · September 21, 2012, 06:27 PM

I have a standard Mossberg 500 and I'm looking to make a few upgrades to it, such as pistol grip, rails, and collapsible stock. Can anyone make any good suggestions for these upgrades? I've been on Amazon reading reviews for the last three days, but I'd love to know if anyone can speak from experience.

ChaseReynolds · September 21, 2012, 07:09 PM

I would suggest Blackhawk for the pistol grip/ buttstock combo. As for rails I am not to sure.

KingDF · September 21, 2012, 07:23 PM

Thanks. Any particular model or do they only make one? I've seen around 30 or so in general, but don't remember all the brands.

ChaseReynolds · September 21, 2012, 08:30 PM

I am not to sure. I have the Maverick 88 and my LGS said that even though the weapons are almost identical that a lot of things made for the 500 don't fit the 88. I think they vary on recoil reduction or not. I also think that some of them come with shell saddles.

idek · September 22, 2012, 12:38 AM

http://www.blackhawk.com/catalog/Shotgun-Stocks,165.htm
The second page of items includes Spec Ops stocks, which might fit what you're looking for.

A couple things to keep in mind with those stocks:

- It's a little harder to use the safety button and maybe a little harder to push the slide release button with a pistol grip stock than with a conventional stock.

- I've heard that the SpecOps stocks tend to put the user's eye higher than normal, so it may be harder to sight directly down the barrel.

Pistolgripshotty · September 22, 2012, 05:59 AM

Upgrading is fun but I would recommend actually visiting your local gun shop so that you can actually see and feel what it is that you're adding to er! Good Luck!

scottd913 · September 24, 2012, 12:44 AM

go to www.cheaperthandirt.com they have sooooo many goodies for the 500 including blackhawk and some if not most is cheaper there than at blackhawk (yea i don't know how either) they have very fast service too. i have got a Phoenix tech recoil reduction stock and forend for mine and it was under a 100 bucks delivered you may wanna check in on that i love mine!

Justice06RR · September 24, 2012, 02:05 AM

I also have a Mossberg500 6-shot and have been browsing through hundreds of options. The most common accesories and modifications I see and recommend is the TacStar Sidesaddle, an adjustable stock, a good sling, and an aftermarket sight. There are so many brands to choose from though, I tend to just read people's reviews on Amazon.

Don't forget a good LED flashlight too!

Dave McC · September 24, 2012, 01:54 PM

First, learn to Run The Gun, and add some serious wear marks before buying anything. Except ammo and range time, of course.

Then, you'll have a better idea of what,if anything, you and your shotgun need to optimize performance and your chances of surviving a firefight.

Technology is not a substitute for expertise.....

olfogey · September 24, 2012, 03:24 PM

Bought an ar style stock with recoil reduction from cheaper than dirt. Fits my maverick 88.
just shot clays saturday for the first time with new stock and loved it. Quicker follow up shots with pistol grip and easier on the shoulder.

lamarw · September 24, 2012, 03:58 PM

All I did to mine was add a $3.00 Army suplus sling. It was a former State Trooper Mossberg 500 with wood furniture. It has a 20 inch barrel and 8 round capacity. The only reason I added the sling was because it already had swivels and looked naked without a sling. I doubt anything else would add to its functional capaility for my purposes (home defense).

It leans neatly on the wall next to the headpost of my bed. There is a very business-like look about it.

In the event you plan to tote it for miles, I can see doing things to lighten the gun up. I personally have never understood the need for heat shields on a domestic type shotgun. The forearm has always kept it cool enuff (temp. wise) for me, and the gun will cool while reloading.

KingDF · September 24, 2012, 06:45 PM

@Dave, I'm very familiar with my gun. However, I'll need to re-familiarize myself with handling it if I change configuration.

@Olfogey, I'm looking at the AR style stock for that very reason. Thanks.

Dave McC · September 25, 2012, 08:41 AM

King, exactly. ANY change has to be adjusted to.That takes a round count.

9mm · September 26, 2012, 09:26 PM

Midwayusa has on sale houge tammer pistol grip + forend for $25 and amazon has them $35. I just saved a bunch. Hurry because sale ends 9/30/2012, then you pay $35-$40ish. High reviews, just be warned you might need a nut to fit the forend. It's a good deal for $25 because the tammer PG along is $20!

I am looking for an OU stock, ATI is only company I know of selling OU stocks, just very bulky...

September 21, 2012, 06:27 PM	#1
KingDF Member Join Date: September 21, 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 29	Mossberg 500 I have a standard Mossberg 500 and I'm looking to make a few upgrades to it, such as pistol grip, rails, and collapsible stock. Can anyone make any good suggestions for these upgrades? I've been on Amazon reading reviews for the last three days, but I'd love to know if anyone can speak from experience. __________________ Handgun: Kel Tec PF9 Shotgun: Mossberg 500A Rifle: Mossberg Tactical .22

September 21, 2012, 07:23 PM	#3
KingDF Member Join Date: September 21, 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 29	Thanks. Any particular model or do they only make one? I've seen around 30 or so in general, but don't remember all the brands. __________________ Handgun: Kel Tec PF9 Shotgun: Mossberg 500A Rifle: Mossberg Tactical .22

September 22, 2012, 05:59 AM	#6
Pistolgripshotty Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 184	Upgrading is fun but I would recommend actually visiting your local gun shop so that you can actually see and feel what it is that you're adding to er! Good Luck! __________________ *12 Gauge Fury!*

September 24, 2012, 06:45 PM	#12
KingDF Member Join Date: September 21, 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 29	@Dave, I'm very familiar with my gun. However, I'll need to re-familiarize myself with handling it if I change configuration. @Olfogey, I'm looking at the AR style stock for that very reason. Thanks. __________________ Handgun: Kel Tec PF9 Shotgun: Mossberg 500A Rifle: Mossberg Tactical .22

September 21, 2012, 07:09 PM	#2
ChaseReynolds Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2012 Location: Fort Riley, Kansas Posts: 186	I would suggest Blackhawk for the pistol grip/ buttstock combo. As for rails I am not to sure.

September 21, 2012, 08:30 PM	#4
ChaseReynolds Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2012 Location: Fort Riley, Kansas Posts: 186	I am not to sure. I have the Maverick 88 and my LGS said that even though the weapons are almost identical that a lot of things made for the 500 don't fit the 88. I think they vary on recoil reduction or not. I also think that some of them come with shell saddles.

September 22, 2012, 12:38 AM	#5
idek Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2009 Posts: 903	http://www.blackhawk.com/catalog/Shotgun-Stocks,165.htm The second page of items includes Spec Ops stocks, which might fit what you're looking for. A couple things to keep in mind with those stocks: - It's a little harder to use the safety button and maybe a little harder to push the slide release button with a pistol grip stock than with a conventional stock. - I've heard that the SpecOps stocks tend to put the user's eye higher than normal, so it may be harder to sight directly down the barrel.

September 24, 2012, 12:44 AM	#7
scottd913 Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2012 Location: Texas ... north of houston, east of el paso Posts: 214	go to www.cheaperthandirt.com they have sooooo many goodies for the 500 including blackhawk and some if not most is cheaper there than at blackhawk (yea i don't know how either) they have very fast service too. i have got a Phoenix tech recoil reduction stock and forend for mine and it was under a 100 bucks delivered you may wanna check in on that i love mine!

September 24, 2012, 02:05 AM	#8
Justice06RR Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2010 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,360	I also have a Mossberg500 6-shot and have been browsing through hundreds of options. The most common accesories and modifications I see and recommend is the TacStar Sidesaddle, an adjustable stock, a good sling, and an aftermarket sight. There are so many brands to choose from though, I tend to just read people's reviews on Amazon. Don't forget a good LED flashlight too!

September 24, 2012, 01:54 PM	#9
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	First, learn to Run The Gun, and add some serious wear marks before buying anything. Except ammo and range time, of course. Then, you'll have a better idea of what,if anything, you and your shotgun need to optimize performance and your chances of surviving a firefight. Technology is not a substitute for expertise.....

September 24, 2012, 03:24 PM	#10
olfogey Junior Member Join Date: August 8, 2012 Location: central illinois Posts: 5	Bought an ar style stock with recoil reduction from cheaper than dirt. Fits my maverick 88. just shot clays saturday for the first time with new stock and loved it. Quicker follow up shots with pistol grip and easier on the shoulder.

September 24, 2012, 03:58 PM	#11
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	All I did to mine was add a $3.00 Army suplus sling. It was a former State Trooper Mossberg 500 with wood furniture. It has a 20 inch barrel and 8 round capacity. The only reason I added the sling was because it already had swivels and looked naked without a sling. I doubt anything else would add to its functional capaility for my purposes (home defense). It leans neatly on the wall next to the headpost of my bed. There is a very business-like look about it. In the event you plan to tote it for miles, I can see doing things to lighten the gun up. I personally have never understood the need for heat shields on a domestic type shotgun. The forearm has always kept it cool enuff (temp. wise) for me, and the gun will cool while reloading.

September 25, 2012, 08:41 AM	#13
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	King, exactly. ANY change has to be adjusted to.That takes a round count.

September 26, 2012, 09:26 PM	#14
9mm Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2011 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 2,834	Midwayusa has on sale houge tammer pistol grip + forend for $25 and amazon has them $35. I just saved a bunch. Hurry because sale ends 9/30/2012, then you pay $35-$40ish. High reviews, just be warned you might need a nut to fit the forend. It's a good deal for $25 because the tammer PG along is $20! I am looking for an OU stock, ATI is only company I know of selling OU stocks, just very bulky...