SOCOMguy
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On 1/26/2022 at 9:48 PM, Unobtanium said:
From memory in the past, when I tighten the mag cap on a Ti mag tube, its kindof like a jar lid. You can get it reeeeeaalllly tight. Squeeze in another click or two. On the steel tubes, it just dead stops. Ive also noticed on Ti tube guns with an optic, at 25m, I can observe slugs walking vertically as the barrel heats. Not on steel tube guns. Using just iron sights, this is hidden, as the FSP moves, too. Need to test this with receiver only mounted sighting system. YMMV, and my sample size is not large enough to leave the realm of anecdotal
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I'm partial to nice wood on a firearm, looks real good. Now get rid of the "space gun" extension and it'll be beautiful.
Joe
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The last ditch solution would have been to bore out the thread and install a threaded bushing, it appears that there is sufficient "meat" to accept a thin bushing.
Joe B
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Too late now, but for future reference, MAPP torch is quite a bit hotter than propane, have to use caution with MAPP on thin or delicate parts.
Joe
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Search on this forum, lots of info here
Joe
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On 9/8/2022 at 11:26 PM, Ben elLes said:
I dunno how but I was on a mission for awhile to fit 7 of any shell. The spring is longer but compacts better? You can take yours out and swap them real fast and see if I’m wrong. Don’t think I am though 🤓.
Longer but compacts better?? ... got me thinking, count the number of coils on the two springs.... the same, 48 coils on both. Should compact the same you would think.
Joe
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I'm an old school guy, So, my first "go to" is to convert the metric to imperial to see if there is a common item here in the USA. Sure enough the 1.20 mm wire is = to 3/64 inch ( .047) ... just saying !
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Ask them if you can tape on a length of broom stick to make it 24 or 30 or whatever makes them feel better !!!!!!!!!!
Joe B
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The initial defect would indicate a poor sweat solder joint between the sight base and barrel. There is a good chance that the sight is not securely attached to the barrel, a hard bump from the side might knock the sight base right off. Also , a good possibility that the brown rust straining will reappear through the new finish.
All in all , not a good situation.
Joe B
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Sometimes you only want one more! Apparently in the Pepoles Republic of New Jersey you can only have six in the mag. I had a request to make one of my custom "NJ Specials" for a fellow there. The extension replaces the OEM extension, allows 6 in the tube.
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It sure looks like rust from acid soldering flux not having been properly removed and neutralized.... may even indicate an incomplete soldered joint.
Joe B
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To facilitate soldering acid flux is used. If the flux is not completely washed away and the residual neutralized rust will result.... like brown rust.
Joe B
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9 hours ago, Anon4755 said:
What metal does he use for his tubes?
steel ... 4130 chrome - molly alloy steel
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We will wait until others with experience chime in on this one, but something is very unusual here. Just curious , with what were you gripping the tube?
Joe B
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Looks like FFT's quality work
Joe
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Someone mentioned the "green stuff" ... be careful with the green loctite, this is the very low viscosity wicking grade designed to be applied after fastener installation... I suspect that it can creep into places that you may not like.... maybe?
Joe B
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Hello all. I can't find the post that included the weights of al lot of the components and add- ons for Benelli. I have a note that shows... posted by "birdog19" on or about 5/13/20.
Tried searching and came up dry.
Joe
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Good luck with the stripping, I think that you will be doing the media blasting. I make a few 7 rd steel mag tubes and have them cerakoted by a professional shop. I once had to strip a coated tube, tried all kinds of chemicals, with no luck. I even soaked the tube in a very strong lye solution for a week and the coating didn't even budge. Properly applied, CeraKote is might tough stuff.
Joe B
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Hi all, anyone looking for a silver colored 7 rd steel mag tube? I have one that was to be a custom for a customer, then no go! It's my usual high quality steel tube Cerakoted in a bright silver color. The photo shows it next to one of my H2O Ceralote tubes for comparison. It's pretty "bright" silver. Contact here or at [email protected]
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Cerakote when properly applied is an amazingly durable finish. It's also very thin, so thin that the coating does not obliterate even the finest markings and engravings. There is no fit problem with the coating on the threads of mag tubes, for example.
Joe
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Always appreciate tutorials from StrangerDanger... well written, accurate and informative. Thank you...
Reading through this thread again something occurred to me... why green thread locker? With the need to index (clock) the parts for proper alignment the usual thread lockers (red/ blue) could be a problem. The green stuff "Locktite #290" is a wicking type, designed to be applied AFTER assembly.
Just a thought...
Joe B
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I do not do my own coating, don't know what code the coater shop uses.
Joe
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Definitely one of my tubes. I have a small shop operation, limited quantity, high quality. Helping a few guys on this forum with reasonable price tube is good .... enriching a shady third party, not good!
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no web site , just me at [email protected]
Joe
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Just a thought on a possible POI change with a Ti mag tube. The coefficient of thermal expansion of Ti alloy is 5.3 vs 7.0 ( 10-6 in/deg F). since the barrel is steel, there may be something going on with stress and barrel deflection in the vertical plane as the assembly heats up..... Would have to be very slight effect, indeed.
And while we are on the subject of 7 rd mag tube weights... here is some info. Ti tube 5.3 oz. . One of my thin wall 4130 alloy steel tube 7.0 oz. For comparison, the factory 5rd with the dummy extension assembly weights 9.3oz
Joe