Mossberg 500 wood stock flashlight holder?

[Capybara]

Two good friends just bought new matching Mossberg 500 two barrel sets, the model that comes with the wood stock, the 500 Combo Field Security. They are asking me which tactical flashlight and mount for HD they should get when using it with the 18" barrel and I am clueless as I don't have a Mossberg 500.

It seems that the fact that it's not a tactical model (wood pump handle and no way of mounting a mount?) and it's a pump makes mounting a flashlight securely so that your hand operating the pump arm doesn't mash into it is a thing.

Any recommendations on what I should tell them?

[xblax619]

here are some options:

https://www.gggaz.com/mossberg-590-and-590a1-m-lok-barrel-clamp.html

https://www.amazon.com/Elzetta-Tactical-Shotgun-Flashlight-Mount/dp/B004R5V47C

i have both but have yet to mount the elzetta. the gggaz will mar the finish on the barrel and magazine tube, or at least it did to mine, because it metal on metal. I’m sure something could be put in between to help prevent that. the elzetta is “plastic”, so I have to assume the marring would be less so.

[Capybara]

here are some options:

https://www.gggaz.com/mossberg-590-and-590a1-m-lok-barrel-clamp.html

https://www.amazon.com/Elzetta-Tactical-Shotgun-Flashlight-Mount/dp/B004R5V47C

i have both but have yet to mount the elzetta. the gggaz will mar the finish on the barrel and magazine tube, or at least it did to mine, because it metal on metal. I?m sure something could be put in between to help prevent that. the elzetta is ?plastic?, so I have to assume the marring would be less so.

Thanks for the heads up. I doubt either of them will be in a hurry to mar the barrels up on their brand new shotguns (They're normal, so only own a few guns, not like us die hards here that have too many guns!) so your experience is much appreciated.

[ponderosa]

I have a 500 8-shot and use this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082KL4LYL

Made in USA

[xblax619]

I have a 500 8-shot and use this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082KL4LYL

Made in USA

now that i see this i have to correct my post and say that i don?t have the gggaz and have an older version of this. very similar though.

[W.R.Buchanan]

A better way to go for the light on the Fore End is to attach a 3" piece of pic Rail to the Fore End with 2 screws and then use a Streamlight TLR1.

The "Treadle Switch" on the TLR1 makes it super easy to activate while not having to change your grip on the Fore End.

Once again see the Sticky "What I did to my Shotguns." at the top of this page.



This one is on a Magpul Fore End but putting it on a Wooden Fore End is not that hard.

Randy

[L-2]

https://www.gggaz.com/mossberg-500-quick-detach-sling-and-flashlight-mount.html

I don't have a Mossberg 500 (only an 18.5" 590A1, which is different), but the linked GG&G mount may be the best option for the 500 with its end-screw barrel attachment and wooden fore-end.

Post 6's suggestion would work, too, but I'm unsure if any owners will want to screw a Pic-rail onto those wooden fore-ends. I'm thinking those Mossberg fore-ends on the 2-barrel combos are fixed and unremovable from the action-bar/slide assembly.

https://www.amazon.com/Polymer-Picatinny-Accessory-Single-3-3-5-5-7-7/dp/B09D338LKZ/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2NEEGKGNJIOV8&keywords=picatinny%2Brail%2Bsection&qid=1701618871&sprefix=picatinny%2Brail%2Bsection%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-7&th=1

I suppose if a person is handy-enough, one of these Pic-rail sections can be screwed onto the existing fore-end with self-tapping screws, however.

OP, maybe get photos of whatever your friends decide to do, if anything. If nothing, they could practice using hand-held flashlights (old-school technique).

[W.R.Buchanan]

L2: the Fore End is removable from the Slide Tube. And your Idea of using the GG&G attachment is a good one. I don't know why I didn't recommend it, as I used one on the Monkeyberg.?



Randy

[L-2]

Post 8,
I remember Mossberg used to have two different types of slide tubes. One allowed removing the fore-end using a regular 2-notch nut, and Mossberg had some other fore-ends which were somehow assembled/pressed/molded onto the slide tubes. I don't know if Mossberg is still using those slide-tubes or what the OP's friends have. I think if anyone is considering changing just the fore-end on a Mossberg 500 they should disassemble the slide tube from the gun before buying any fore-end to ensure theirs will be able to be easily taken apart or else a different slide-tube and nut will be needed to be bought, too.

Again, maybe Mossberg has stopped using those one-piece slide-tube + fore-end assemblies. I really wouldn't know not having closely examined what's being sold nowadays.

[Avocado Toast]

Elzetta. All day, every day.

I've taken plenty of classes, and it's solid and works well.

[W.R.Buchanan]

Mossberg 500's have one style of mag tube and 590's and 590A1's have a different style. Both screw into the receiver. The M500 mag tube is blind, meaning it has a threaded plug in the end that the Barrel Screw threads into.

The 590's mag tube is open all the way thru and the "Barrel Nut" screws onto the Mag Tube to hold the barrel in place..

When You install a Magpul Fore End they supply you with two different Spacer/Washers to compensate for the difference in Mag Tube Dias.

The same Fore End fits both Slide Tubes with a snug fit. And then are held on it with a Slotted Nut.

Just did one yesterday.

Toast: Can I get you to sue a Finance Company for Me?

Randy

[Avocado Toast]

Toast: Can I get you to sue a Finance Company for Me?

Randy

Nope.

[madland]

https://cdmgear.com/

These guys might have something for you.

Check out their safeties for the 500 as well. I have one on my 500. Can't remember which one I have but really I like it. Way better than the stock safety.