Mossberg 500 Forend Removal

[sloguy]

how is it different exactly?

[arib]

The forend and action bars are all molded into one piece, instead of the traditional 500A forend/forend tube/tube nut. The action bars are slid directly into the forend and are held there by a two pronged clip. This whole assembly sits directly on the magtube.

[sloguy]

The forend and action bars are all molded into one piece, instead of the traditional 500A forend/forend tube/tube nut. The action bars are slid directly into the forend and are held there by a two pronged clip. This whole assembly sits directly on the magtube.

can you take pics of this? im having trouble understanding what you have. or any pics from online?

[arib]

can you take pics of this? im having trouble understanding what you have. or any pics from online?

The best pic I was able to get is on page 3 of the thread that shinigami blew up for me. You can see those crossbars (for strength maybe?) that enclose the top of the forend, and can barely see the two prong clip near the back. I did a yahoo search for Maverick 88 and apparently this is how the Maverick forearm is.

[arib]

Tried to show the clip in the fuzzy pic. Take a look.

[shinigami]

Was this issue resolved? Did Mossberg reply to you?

[arib]

Was this issue resolved? Did Mossberg reply to you?

The issue is resolved....but Mossberg didn't reply to me. I ended up buying a forend tube off gunbroker, and I got the Houge grips installed yesterday. I love the way they feel but still have a sour taste in my mouth from Mossy's crappy customer service.

[arib]

Well after a month and a half I finally got a response from Mossberg. I emailed them the serial number of my particular 500A and their response was:

"Thank you for your e-mail. Yes, this model should have this forearm pins attached , This are the new models that we have. So it's normal. If you need further assistance contact us again. Thank you. "

If you want aftermarket grips make sure that the particular 500A you buy has the standard forend assembly!

[mic214]

So I am still a little confused here. What model 500 did you buy that now comes with this forend setup? Is it a Maverick version? I just want to make sure I don't buy the same one!

[arib]

So I am still a little confused here. What model 500 did you buy that now comes with this forend setup? Is it a Maverick version? I just want to make sure I don't buy the same one!

I got the 18"/28" barrel 500A combo from Big 5. It is marked 500A just like the rest of them, and is not a Maverick. It seems like the ones that come with one barrel still have the old setup, and the combos come with the new crappy assembly.

[vinny_land]

thats good to know. I'll just have to stay away from the 500A from Big5

[Shawn L]

Ahhhhh just now trying to install Hogue forend I just bought and I have the same issue as arib.

[DVIII]

Shawn, What did you do to resolve the issue? I just picked up my 500 combo and can say I have the crappy Maverick 88 forend assembly as well. I was going to buy the hogue grip but am glad I found this thread! I still want the hogue forend so now I need to learn about the item Arib bought to make it work....

[Shawn L]

DVIII check your messages. You have mail

[DVIII]

You're the man Shawn!!