Accelreated use test of Mossberg shotguns.

Popsicle · June 16, 2002, 03:00 PM

I just finished reading all the past threads on the Mossberg 500 series shotguns. I noticed that a lot of folks think the 500 is not quite up to heavy usage. I, too, have wondered about this, and am going to use one (I own two of them) of my Mossberg 20 ga. pumps exclusively until I can get something to break. I think it may take awhile, as I plan to shoot 300 to 400 rounds per month through this gun. The gun already has 2,000 rounds through it with zero problems. I will report on this project periodically to keep us all informed of the progress that I have made. Hopefully, it will put to rest all of the 870 vs. 500 threads. And if the gun fails miserably, then I for one will be glad to know to steer clear of them.

Pat Brophy

Al Thompson · June 16, 2002, 03:26 PM

Pat, it's going to take you a while..

As Dave and I have discussed, the big three are fine guns with lots of durability. There's always a lemon though.

C.R.Sam · June 16, 2002, 05:41 PM

Like Gizmo99 says..........gonna take a long time at that rate of shootin.
And if it does fail at 5,000 or 100,000, not proof of good or bad for the line. Only of that individual gun.

But, gonna be fun tho.

Sam

Andrew Wyatt · June 16, 2002, 07:22 PM

the only durability problems i've heard of with mossbers center around their plastic components. the plastic factory tang safeties stop working after a short while (which is probably why the 590 has ones made from aluminum)

i've heard reports of 500/590 series guns having problems with their plastic fire control units, but I haven't heard exactly what goes wrong with them.

Dave McC · June 17, 2002, 05:50 AM

Pat,chances are you'll wear out before the Mossie does.

Durability is relative. I'd be very surprised to find out that any of the Big Three (Plus the Ithaca 37) wear to the point of unserviceability much under, say 50K rounds. Make that 100K for the 870.

But have fun trying....

dfaugh · June 17, 2002, 06:56 PM

Only shotguns I've ever owned were 500s...never had a failure..Most used was 20 gauge, well used when I got it....used it tons for many more years, never did break a thing.....Good luck!

ENC · June 18, 2002, 02:36 PM

The absolute only reason I got rid of my mossberg was because I could not get used to the location of the saftey. I got another Remington. But in no way do I thind Rems are better.

You are going to have a very long wait most likely.

swampgator · June 19, 2002, 12:03 AM

as posted by Andrew Wyatt:

Quote:

the only durability problems i've heard of with mossbers center around their plastic components. the plastic factory tang safeties stop working after a short while (which is probably why the 590 has ones made from aluminum)

i've heard reports of 500/590 series guns having problems with their plastic fire control units, but I haven't heard exactly what goes wrong with them.

As a Mossy owner going on 20 years, the plastic parts on my shotguns have never failed. Only metal parts have failed. So far I've replaced the springs a couple of times.

For every Mossy I've "heard" had a failure, I know of three or four that never have problems. Plastic parts and all.

June 16, 2002, 03:00 PM	#1
Popsicle Senior Member Join Date: August 2, 2001 Location: Las Vegas,NV Posts: 166	Accelreated use test of Mossberg shotguns. I just finished reading all the past threads on the Mossberg 500 series shotguns. I noticed that a lot of folks think the 500 is not quite up to heavy usage. I, too, have wondered about this, and am going to use one (I own two of them) of my Mossberg 20 ga. pumps exclusively until I can get something to break. I think it may take awhile, as I plan to shoot 300 to 400 rounds per month through this gun. The gun already has 2,000 rounds through it with zero problems. I will report on this project periodically to keep us all informed of the progress that I have made. Hopefully, it will put to rest all of the 870 vs. 500 threads. And if the gun fails miserably, then I for one will be glad to know to steer clear of them. Pat Brophy __________________ fear the government that fears your guns!

June 16, 2002, 03:26 PM	#2
Al Thompson Staff Alumnus Join Date: May 2, 1999 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,611	Pat, it's going to take you a while.. As Dave and I have discussed, the big three are fine guns with lots of durability. There's always a lemon though. __________________ http://www.scfirearms.org/

June 17, 2002, 06:56 PM	#6
dfaugh Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,715	Only shotguns I've ever owned were 500s...never had a failure..Most used was 20 gauge, well used when I got it....used it tons for many more years, never did break a thing.....Good luck! __________________ "If you Listen to Fools, the Mob Rules" "No one has the answer, but one thing is true. You'e got to turn on evil, when its coming after you. You've gotta face it down,and when it tries to hide, you've got to go in after it, and never be denied. Time is running out...Let's roll. Let's roll for freedom, let's roll for love. We're going after satan, on the wings of a dove. Let's roll for freedom, let's roll for truth. Let's not let our children grow up fearful in their youth."

June 16, 2002, 05:41 PM	#3
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	Like Gizmo99 says..........gonna take a long time at that rate of shootin. And if it does fail at 5,000 or 100,000, not proof of good or bad for the line. Only of that individual gun. But, gonna be fun tho. Sam

June 16, 2002, 07:22 PM	#4
Andrew Wyatt Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Bakersfield, Kommiefornia Posts: 549	the only durability problems i've heard of with mossbers center around their plastic components. the plastic factory tang safeties stop working after a short while (which is probably why the 590 has ones made from aluminum) i've heard reports of 500/590 series guns having problems with their plastic fire control units, but I haven't heard exactly what goes wrong with them.

June 17, 2002, 05:50 AM	#5
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Pat,chances are you'll wear out before the Mossie does. Durability is relative. I'd be very surprised to find out that any of the Big Three (Plus the Ithaca 37) wear to the point of unserviceability much under, say 50K rounds. Make that 100K for the 870. But have fun trying....

June 18, 2002, 02:36 PM	#7
ENC Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2001 Location: Grand Lake, OK Posts: 658	The absolute only reason I got rid of my mossberg was because I could not get used to the location of the saftey. I got another Remington. But in no way do I thind Rems are better. You are going to have a very long wait most likely.