how to nstall a +2 mag ext on M4

[1911top]

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

[sneakerfreak602]

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.

[1911top]

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!

[sneakerfreak602]

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.

[m4p226n]

Sneaker,

 

I finally found an OEM +2 tube, so this information is greatly appreciated.

 

Thank you,

 

Greg

[sneakerfreak602]

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.

[m4p226n]

Sneaker! Using snap ring pliers will make a huge difference!

 

Got a set for $13 at Ace Hardware.

Edited April 9, 2009 by m4p226n

[gottahaveit]

just buy the full length tube

[m4p226n]

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?