ZombieHunterD
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Hey guys. So I had a budget of $350-$375 for a gun plus recoil pad. This guns primary function was for shooting dove, secondary function would be Home Defense and range gun. I was looking to possibly get a Turkey Thug 500. Deciding to take my time and not rush into a purchase, i waited. During that time I came across a never used M500 JIC for $150!!! Needless to say I bought it, and for less than half my budget. Technically I bought it for $135 because i sold the pistol grip for $15.
So now im going to make a log of everything i install or buy for this gun. Once ive used the upgrades ill review if they work and how they hold up. And since im on a budget im trying to find the cheapest prices i can without buying junk.
Heres the shotgun when i first got it home. Thing was covered in packing grease, and that stuff smells funky, the jic tube is a big stink bomb since it has that smell in it. lol
ITEM: UTG Picatinny Rail
PRICE: $6.99
PURCHASED FROM: Amazon
TOOLS USED Hex wrench, Blue thread lock, 1/8" slot screwdriver
This was a pretty straightforward install, no issues. 1/8 screw driver to remove thread screws from reciever. Provided hex wrench to attach mount. Added some thread lock to keep screws from coming loose. I think it looks good for $7.
ITEM: Knoxx Compstock
PRICE: $82.99
PURCHASED FROM: OpticsPlanet
TOOLS USED
Forend- Butter knife, End of a broom
Stock- 1/4" hex, skinny long screwdriver, extra tools due to bolt issue 1/2"socket/extension/rachet
Forend-
Luckily my m500 had the new forearm design, so i didnt have to order anything extra. I had my gun completely broke down since i had cleaned it. Using the butter knife i removed the nut from the forearm. I looked around everywhere in my house and found that the broom stick handle was a perfect fit to put inside the forearm tube to pull the original off. The new Houge forearm slipped right on without issue. I really like the feel of this forearm, its got a nice rubber texture. Really easy to grip.
Stock-
WARNING, PISTOL GRIP OWNERS WILL NEED STANDARD LENGTH STOCK BOLT
First problem i came across is the fact they dont provide a bolt in the kit, so you have to use factory stock bolt. Well for pistol grip owners its a problem, not a big one though. If you contact Mossberg they will send out the bolt for free. So just make sure you call Mossberg when you order your stock and your good. Since i wanted to get it together i went and bought a bolt to use until i get mine in the mail. Besides that, easy install, no issues, the instructions included are step by step. You will need a long skinny screwdriver to secure one of the screws. Also I added alittle tetra gun grease to the rail that the stock rides on.
Im very happy by the finished product. This basically is the Houge stock with Knoxx recoil system fit into the back. I think I read the LOP is 13.5", I could be wrong. But it shoulders me perfectly. Feels really comfortable, and when i pull the gun towards my shoulder the stock does move. Its going to be interesting to see how it feels when shooting. I wont be able to get this bad boy out until about 3 weeks when my Winchester ranger 00 buckshot and Federal LE truball Slugs come in the mail. Ill be sure to post my findings after my trip to the range.
I was just about done with the post when my wife walked in with the mail and this came in, i barely paid for it on wed!
ITEM: SightMark Mini Shot Green Dot
PRICE: $56.80
PURCHASED FROM: Ebay
TOOLS USEDHex wrench to install battery
I got this for a great price off ebay. Never used. I was looking for a decent red dot and LazyEyedSniper has one and said he hasnt had any issues. So i went ahead and looked for one. This thing is tiny, but it doesnt feel cheap at all. Opened the box, installed the provided battery. Just have to remove two small bolts to take the mounting plate off, pop that battery in, install plate and your done. I had no problem fitting this to my cheap rail. The dot is very bright. Cant wait to use this with some slugs.
I had alot of fun installing these things last night. It was fun trying to figure out ways to make the installs work. Especially taking the forearm off with a broomstick, lol.
I cant take all the credit, i had acouple friends helping me out that night.
Next things i plan to do for sure are,
-Possibly do a light polishing of the internals, ill have to look up info on that, plus its a cheap mod
-Install a heatshield, love how they look
-Find a used 26"/28" barrel for cheap along with some highviz sights
After these then we'll see.
Thanks for reading, I will do updates on all the products after light and heavy use.
So now im going to make a log of everything i install or buy for this gun. Once ive used the upgrades ill review if they work and how they hold up. And since im on a budget im trying to find the cheapest prices i can without buying junk.
Heres the shotgun when i first got it home. Thing was covered in packing grease, and that stuff smells funky, the jic tube is a big stink bomb since it has that smell in it. lol
ITEM: UTG Picatinny Rail
PRICE: $6.99
PURCHASED FROM: Amazon
TOOLS USED Hex wrench, Blue thread lock, 1/8" slot screwdriver
This was a pretty straightforward install, no issues. 1/8 screw driver to remove thread screws from reciever. Provided hex wrench to attach mount. Added some thread lock to keep screws from coming loose. I think it looks good for $7.
ITEM: Knoxx Compstock
PRICE: $82.99
PURCHASED FROM: OpticsPlanet
TOOLS USED
Forend- Butter knife, End of a broom
Stock- 1/4" hex, skinny long screwdriver, extra tools due to bolt issue 1/2"socket/extension/rachet
Forend-
Luckily my m500 had the new forearm design, so i didnt have to order anything extra. I had my gun completely broke down since i had cleaned it. Using the butter knife i removed the nut from the forearm. I looked around everywhere in my house and found that the broom stick handle was a perfect fit to put inside the forearm tube to pull the original off. The new Houge forearm slipped right on without issue. I really like the feel of this forearm, its got a nice rubber texture. Really easy to grip.
Stock-
WARNING, PISTOL GRIP OWNERS WILL NEED STANDARD LENGTH STOCK BOLT
First problem i came across is the fact they dont provide a bolt in the kit, so you have to use factory stock bolt. Well for pistol grip owners its a problem, not a big one though. If you contact Mossberg they will send out the bolt for free. So just make sure you call Mossberg when you order your stock and your good. Since i wanted to get it together i went and bought a bolt to use until i get mine in the mail. Besides that, easy install, no issues, the instructions included are step by step. You will need a long skinny screwdriver to secure one of the screws. Also I added alittle tetra gun grease to the rail that the stock rides on.
Im very happy by the finished product. This basically is the Houge stock with Knoxx recoil system fit into the back. I think I read the LOP is 13.5", I could be wrong. But it shoulders me perfectly. Feels really comfortable, and when i pull the gun towards my shoulder the stock does move. Its going to be interesting to see how it feels when shooting. I wont be able to get this bad boy out until about 3 weeks when my Winchester ranger 00 buckshot and Federal LE truball Slugs come in the mail. Ill be sure to post my findings after my trip to the range.
I was just about done with the post when my wife walked in with the mail and this came in, i barely paid for it on wed!
ITEM: SightMark Mini Shot Green Dot
PRICE: $56.80
PURCHASED FROM: Ebay
TOOLS USEDHex wrench to install battery
I got this for a great price off ebay. Never used. I was looking for a decent red dot and LazyEyedSniper has one and said he hasnt had any issues. So i went ahead and looked for one. This thing is tiny, but it doesnt feel cheap at all. Opened the box, installed the provided battery. Just have to remove two small bolts to take the mounting plate off, pop that battery in, install plate and your done. I had no problem fitting this to my cheap rail. The dot is very bright. Cant wait to use this with some slugs.
I had alot of fun installing these things last night. It was fun trying to figure out ways to make the installs work. Especially taking the forearm off with a broomstick, lol.
I cant take all the credit, i had acouple friends helping me out that night.
Next things i plan to do for sure are,
-Possibly do a light polishing of the internals, ill have to look up info on that, plus its a cheap mod
-Install a heatshield, love how they look
-Find a used 26"/28" barrel for cheap along with some highviz sights
After these then we'll see.
Thanks for reading, I will do updates on all the products after light and heavy use.
