1911top Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 prob seems like a lame question but i wanna make sure i don't miss anything - did do a search to see if it's been posted before but i didn't see it - thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneakerfreak602 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 All you have to dos is remove the dummy stock ext use a pair of snap pliers to remove the spring stop. Be careful not to bend the spring. Screw on new plus 2 ext replace spring in tube then put spring stop in at end of new extension. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911top Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 thanks - the snap ring pliers were key - spring was tougher to control than i thought, but at least i know now - swapped it out and loaded 7 shells - last one required a little extra force but it went - now i have an excuse to hit the range this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneakerfreak602 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 thanks - the snap ring pliers were key - spring was tougher to control than i thought, but at least i know now - swapped it out and loaded 7 shells - last one required a little extra force but it went - now i have an excuse to hit the range this weekend! Awesome. Enjoy the M4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4p226n Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Sneaker, I finally found an OEM +2 tube, so this information is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneakerfreak602 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Sneaker, I finally found an OEM +2 tube, so this information is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Greg Good to hear Greg. I know you will love the fit and finsh of the OEM. Give us a range report after installation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4p226n Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 (edited) Sneaker! Using snap ring pliers will make a huge difference! Got a set for $13 at Ace Hardware. Edited April 9, 2009 by m4p226n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottahaveit Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 just buy the full length tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4p226n Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Not a thing wrong with the full length tube, I'd recommend it myself. But I got the OEM extension and that's what I prefer for my gun. Sneaker's suggestion to use snap ring pliers is terrific, and getting that spring retainer out will be made a lot easier with the snap ring pliers. The thread's about installing the +2 tube, not which tube to buy. Maybe start another thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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