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Posted: 11/14/2013 3:31:49 PM EDT
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Okay, I'm stumped on this one.
Being somewhat new to Mossbergs, how do you go about removing the safety switch (button) from a 590? 
I guess I should mention that it came with the type of screw that cannot be turned to the left. |
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Do you have a set of Gun Smith Screwdrivers? I would definitely recommend using the proper sized screwdrivers for the job.
First off the Safety Screw will indeed unscrew, it will not be pretty afterward, but it will come out with very little effort and downward pressure. A little Cold Blue on a Q-Tip will fix it. I have heard Permanent Marker will also do the job.. Make sure you know the correct positioning of the Safety Piece that's inside the receiver BEFORE you start !!! When you do remove the Screw, underneath the Plastic Safety is a Detent Plate, Detent Ball and Detent Ball Spring (in receiver hole). NOTE, The Mossberg Metal (Aluminum) Safety, Does Not use the Detent Plate. DON'T LOSE THE DETENT BALL I have found that taking the Trigger Group ( TG ) out, and keeping the Safety Piece that's in the receiver the easiest way to get this job done, altho, it can be done with the TG in and the Action (re) Bolt to the rear. But if the Bolt moves forward at all, the Safety Piece will fall out of position, and then you will have to remove the TG and hold the Safety Piece in place while putting the Safety back together. Also when putting the Safety back on, DO IT WITH THE SAFETY IN THE SAFE POSITION !!!! When you get it all back together, Make sure that the Safety Screw is tight, and the action will operate properly, including the safety, you may have to adjust the tightness/loosness of the Safety Screw to get the Safety to operate properly. Keep testing it, making sure it's not too loose. I have used Blue Loc-Tite on all my Safety Screws and Sling Studs on the 590 Bayonet Lugs to ensure that they don't back out at the wrong time. Be Careful, and take your time. It can get a little frustrating. |
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Hey Chief,
Thanks to your information, that screw turned out to not be a problem after all. As for repairing the finish on it .... the reason I was completely disassembling the weapon in the first place, was to do a Norrells re-finish to it. Also, that screw now has a slot in it, so that it will be a bit easier if/when I do tear it down again. 'Preciate the help. Steve |
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