SOCOMguy

bhunted described it correctly, machined from solid 6061 aluminum. I'm happy that you like it! We always try to please! Name , how about "slim-iter" Joe

I just sent HIM one from my e-mail .. we will see ... Joe

thazy2 , something is wrong! I don't see your e-mail. I'm up to date on all responses. Please try again, be sure of the address.... [email protected] Joe

C, Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated. Like I said, there seems to be renewed interest out there! I have two tubes at the coater, will be ready next Tuesday and just finished making five more yesterday. Those will be ready end of next week (3-15).... [email protected] Joe

bhunter, Ok now I think I understand. You want a screw on extension like the factory one except without the goofy necked down "space gun" look. Yes I can make one like that. Just realize that the "neck down" is there to make it obvious that the tube only holds 5 rounds. With your design , you may have to demonstrate that fact if ever asked. e-mail me we can discuss the particulars. Joe

bhunted... ref back to my 2-27-13 comment in this thread... "The problem I see with a one piece 6 rd tube with a permanent (non removable) plug is that you could not load the follower and spring from the muzzel end. I think , but have not tried, loading the spring and follower into the tube from the receiver end before screwing the tube into the receiver... tricky , but could be done." So are you willing to try something like that? e-mail me [email protected] Joe

OOPS' , sorry I must have missed your e-mail, thought that I was up to date on communications. Here is where I'm at with FL tubes. The few that I had are all sold. I have two "in the white " that are going to the coater tomorrow , should be back by middle of next week. With the current interest level , I'll make a few more, should be ready in a couple of weeks. Let me know ... [email protected] Thanks for the interest, Joe

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I'm still here, lurking.... I have not been active on the site since about a year ago when I announced that I was no longer going to make the FL tubes. At that time I sold off the few that I had on hand at a bargin price (some guys got lucky). If you were to do a search on "mag tube socomguy" you will find complementary threads going back as far as 2006 when we were the first to inovate this style FL tube. High quality and fast delivery have always been my operating principle, never had a dissatisified customer since we started. We would never accept an order unless we had tubes ready to ship. A couple of weeks ago I got specific request for a couple of tubes, likley a result of the current "situation" so I broke out the tooling and made up a batch of 6 tubes, at this point I only have 2 left, one in the normal matte black "Diamond-Kote" and one that is "in the white" in case someone might want a tube in a different color. Joe B

I believe that the issue would be "permanent and non- removable" to meet the requirements of the law. Just my guess Joe B

John the NJ guy, The peoples Republic of NJ has a 6 round limit on the mag capacity. I while back, on special request I made a two piece 6 round tubw for a guy. I've attached a pic of the special tube along side the factory 5 round tube. The problem I see with a one piece 6 rd tube with a perminant (non removable) plug is that you could not load the follower and spring from the muzzel end. I think , but have not tried, loading the spring and follower into the tube from the receiver end before screwing the tube into the receiver... tricky , but could be done. Joe

Regulars on the forum may recall that after five years of making and selling quality steel mag tubes I said that I was stopping production, that was true I sold the last few that I had in stock back in May. Well I guess that the current "situation" has sparked renewed interest. After receiving a couple of unsolicited requests I broke out the tooling and made a new batch of six full length M4 tubes. Same quality 4140 steel, matte black "diamond-kote" finish, $145, no waiting - ready for immediate shipping. For reference you can search this forum (SOCOMguy) for endorsements. Contact [email protected] Regards,

try searching "gunkote" or diamondkote" , find a gunsmith that does this work. Here in SE Michigan I have used M and R Arms for years with good results ... http://mrarms.com/ Joe B

Divide and conquer! that's the strategy that the left is playing , and they are winning. If the responsible folks that still make up the majority of the VOTING public don't unite on their core issues we will lose this country. Core issues... 1 st , 2nd , 4th ammendments.... folks must put aside their small differences and unite behind the central issues. Evangelicals and Catholics on religious liberty, abortion and gay agenda; and yes gun right folks need one strong well financed voice and today that's the NRA, like them or not they are the only voice with power. Like the man said... "A house divided in itself can not stand" Joe B

"A house divided against itself can not stand" Joe B

There is only one organization that has the power to stand between us and THEM and that's the NRA. Four million strong today, we need to double that this year. It's sad to say, but dollars the only thing that sway politicians... we are up against billionairs Bloomberg and Sorous. The NRA is our strongest weapon. UNITE! Joe B

eldon I read you post and I may be able to help. I've been on this forum for over 6 years making and selling full length mag tubes for the M4. I don't make them any more, however I have one tube left on hand that is still "in the white" that I think could be modified to meet your requirements. If you would like to persue this youe idea, contact me at [email protected]. You can search this forum archive to verify my expierence and 100% customer satisfaction for the many FL tubes sold. Joe B

I'm still lurking about the site... thought that I'd provide some info on the weight question. When I was doing the steel tubes I had to answer that question... here is what I came up with. Steel tube 8.5 oz, loaded with 7 rounds 21.0 oz. Ti tube 4.9 oz, loaded with 7 rds 17.4 oz. So with the full load you have 17% less to lug around with the Ti. Oh, and fyi , the factory 5 rd, two piece mag weighs 9.5 oz. Yes it's true , no more SOCOMguy tubes... except that I still have two of these New Jersey special 6 round mags available, for any of you guys that happen to find yourselves in the People's Republic of NJ. Joe

Bello , Yes, I did remember... have already registered there. Will be posting soon. NJGF looks like a good, active forum. Just thought that I would entertain the guys here. Thanks, Joe

Hello all, If you have kept up with the posts you know that I am no longer making the M4 FL 7 rd tubes.. sold the last couple that I had. I have a new innovation that may be of interest to any of you guys that find themselves in the state of New Jersey ( sorry )-: ). It seems that NJ in there wisdom only allows 6 rounds in a semi- auto shotgun. Here is a two piece 6 round tube that is patterned after the factory set-up, the tube part is one round longer and the dummy extension is correspondingly shorter. Quite a bit more machine work involved with this, so the price is $250. Here is a pic of my tube alongside a factory 5 round tube. If you are interested or have questions contact me at [email protected]

H-1987, No I do not make them, I believe that the SBE mag extensions are readily available from several sources. The M4 FL mag tube was a new inovation 5 years ago when I started making them. I'm not into competing with the commercial sources. But thanks for asking, Joe

SC-Tex, sorry the last one is sold. (Unless you were asking about the two New Jersey special 6 round tubes?) Joe

Sorry for slow responses to your inquiries, I've been out of town. Only a couple of FL M4 tubes left. I will respond to inquiries in the order received. I did make two of the New Jersey "special" 6 round - two piece mag tubes for the M4. I'll post a pic when I get a chance. Goofy NJ rules!! only 6 rounds allowed in a semi -auto shot gun mag. Thanks Joe

Lexusf, you don't need anything else. But be aware that there is some different opinion as to wether you need a new longer mag spring. If you search this forum you will find opinions one way or the other. I'm pasting a comment fron an eariler thread with my opinion. In any case springs are readily available and cheap , about $12 if you deside that you need one ... There has been much discussion here about extended vs standard length mag springs. Opinions vary, but many guys relate that the standard springs work just fine in full length or extended mags, just like truckcop says. In fact comments have been made that the standard spring is better, makes for easier loading of that last round. I have been selling FL mags for the M4 for five years and do not supply new springs...just ask the customer to try the old spring first to see how it works... never had a complaint. Joe B

Magnumwill, e-mail me at [email protected] I still have a couple of tubes left Joe B