Rem 870 Safety Button issues

[Mr Niceguy]

For some reason the safety button on my 870 flicks over when shooting somtimes. What would cause this? I was thinking worn spring or something but have not yet taken it apart

 

[lmar]

1. Wrong Spring Tension (Wrong diameter or material)
2. Spring too short
3. Wrong diameter detent ball
4. Raised rib on safety is out of spec (too shallow - doesn't exist.

When engaging the safety can you feel a slight resistance as the "ball" goes over centre? Safety should "snap" from one side to other.

Len

 

[badboybeeson]

any while you geting it fixed change it out for a over sized one so you can use it better in winter.
plug

 

[geologist]

I lost the detente ball on my safety. I kinda like it without the safety, it can never fail you. I just don't chamber a round until I'm ready to make holes in something.