Thoughts on the Mossberg 500-pump action field/security combo?, page 2

reply to post by orangetom1999

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the semi's are far more exspensive than the pumps, thats for sure. im not sold on more reliable.

a big complaint i read online about the semi i bought, was that it didnt cycle low power shells. The video i posted above was the first 8 i shot after purchasing the shotty. as you can see it ate the walmart cheap crap i was feeding it quite well. As far as my shotgun is concerned, the issues were caused by two situations. One, the shotguns were packed in heavy grease for shipping, and people were not cleaning them prior to firing. Always clean a new firearm prior to shooting it! Your actually supposed to have a gunsmith check it out. i usually dont, i just inspect it for anything obvious. problems were also caused by people using the heavier piston installed, instead of the light piston provided. the light can be used for all shells. The heavy piston is for repeated heavy shell shooting.

reply to post by Bluesquid

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I have never desired to own a semi auto shotgun for the very reason you describe. They can be fussy about the power of the shells you feed into them. With a pump you control the action. That is my preference...that I control the action.
The ultimate to me in simplicity and reliability would be a single shot break open shotgun. But a pump is to me a good compromise between single shot and semi.

Also you are quite correct about the cleaning of a firearm. I find this astonishing that people would shoot a firearm without first a thorough cleaning and inspection. I probably should not be astonished by this but it is my habit to first clean and using a flashlight on several parts..inspect before shooting.
It is the same with any piece of machinery I own. Read the manual..clean and inspect.

Thanks,
Orangetom

reply to post by subversivemike

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I purchased one and havent shot it yet. I have only taken it out of carton twice.There is something small moving up and down inside area that holds all your shells. Anyone know what this could be? Should i take it apart myself or carry it back to dealer. Dont want to risk any warranty problems if i dismantle myself. Please help!?!
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