Mossberg 500: New production vs. early 1990s production

bricz75 · October 25, 2014, 03:25 PM

Which of the above is of higher quality? Thanks.

BlueSmoke14 · October 25, 2014, 06:58 PM

There was a change in bolt design. Newer models use a firing pin return spring.

Older models had a firing pin with out a return spring.

Barrels are interchangeable.

Blindstitch · October 25, 2014, 08:33 PM

I have both and I would say old. I don't like the synthetic stock on my super bantam as it looks extra cheap and seems to be only held on my a pin on each side.

TB9 · October 27, 2014, 12:26 PM

I have a late 80's 500a 12ga. camo finish synthetic stock's that almost seem like they are solid . I mean you rap on them and they seem like solid wood real solid and a weird camo style kinda like almost woodland. I haven't seen to many other's like it around . it's been a real sweet gun though 28" vr a/c bbl. and I picked up a 24" sb,rs bbl. to go with it . gotta be my favorite pump gun .

Orion6 · October 28, 2014, 03:14 PM

Not enough difference to matter. Especially if it's a wood-stocked model.

bricz75 · October 29, 2014, 04:30 PM

Thanks, fellas.

October 25, 2014, 03:25 PM	#1
bricz75 Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2012 Posts: 297	Mossberg 500: New production vs. early 1990s production Which of the above is of higher quality? Thanks.

October 25, 2014, 06:58 PM	#2
BlueSmoke14 Member Join Date: February 13, 2014 Location: Minneapolis Area Posts: 30	There was a change in bolt design. Newer models use a firing pin return spring. Older models had a firing pin with out a return spring. Barrels are interchangeable. __________________ Regards, BlueSmoke www.sjhardware.us www.pardnerpump.com www.facebook.com/PardnerProtector Last edited by BlueSmoke14; October 26, 2014 at 06:35 PM.

October 27, 2014, 12:26 PM	#4
TB9 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2013 Location: N.H Posts: 120	I have a late 80's 500a 12ga. camo finish synthetic stock's that almost seem like they are solid . I mean you rap on them and they seem like solid wood real solid and a weird camo style kinda like almost woodland. I haven't seen to many other's like it around . it's been a real sweet gun though 28" vr a/c bbl. and I picked up a 24" sb,rs bbl. to go with it . gotta be my favorite pump gun . __________________ Why thats... Brilliant ! now go lay down by youre dish and shut up .

October 25, 2014, 08:33 PM	#3
Blindstitch Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2013 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 2,692	I have both and I would say old. I don't like the synthetic stock on my super bantam as it looks extra cheap and seems to be only held on my a pin on each side.

October 28, 2014, 03:14 PM	#5
Orion6 Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 340	Not enough difference to matter. Especially if it's a wood-stocked model.

October 29, 2014, 04:30 PM	#6
bricz75 Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2012 Posts: 297	Thanks, fellas.