Magazine Tube

[Jackalope33B]

Got my tube from Kip, looks beautiful!

I am curious to know, the "friction plug" that holds the spring in the tube. Is there a better way to secure it in the tube so it doesnt pop out when I unscrew the foreend cap? It is held in there by friction, but for some reason, the friction is really not holding it into place. My spring and "friction plug" shot out like a missile the other day.

[OhioM4]

Maybe its squished too much. Mine required snap ring pliers to remove. You could probably pry the opening apart with a screw driver and then use snap ring pliers to compress it for installation.

[needncash]

Reverse the snap ring pliers you used to remove it and stretch the spring retainer to open a bit, just a thought? What are you gonna do with that old short steel tube that you no longer need???? Sell or trade

[Jackalope33B]

Ohio- I did open the the retainer ring some before placing it back into the tube.. Im thinking the TI tube has less friction than the steel tube

[Jackalope33B]

NEED- Im not sure what I am going to do with the old tube. What are they selling for? Im guessing this is something that you are interested in?

[TacticalKoala]

Ohio- I did open the the retainer ring some before placing it back into the tube.. Im thinking the TI tube has less friction than the steel tube

 

Some place along the line you compressed it too much. Mine works fine with the CC tube, just like it did with the Benelli tube.

Edited July 20, 2010 by TacticalKoala

[Hookster]

Mine works great with the CC tube also but here is where to get a new one if you can't get yours to grip right

 

http://gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Detail.aspx?pid=1089340&catid=10315

 

Later,

 

Hookster

[Super33]

Mine works great with the CC tube also but here is where to get a new one if you can't get yours to grip right

 

http://gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Detail.aspx?pid=1089340&catid=10315

 

Later,

 

Hookster

 

25 Bucks for that little thing???!!

[Hookster]

Yup.....................

[Jackalope33B]

I was thinking the same thing Super. I guess if the Italians make something, they charge top $$ .. Im still brain storming on what I can do with my issue..

[shotgunNoob]

If it "shot out" upon trying to remove the retainer itself, use a screwdriver (I use a Phillips) in order to keep any projectile issues at bay upon removal. Otherwise, try using your thumb to catch the retainer as you remove the cap.

 

If nothing else, you might try replacing the spring retainer as it could be that the current one has been worn a bit too smooth. Of course, there is the idea that the spring itself may simply be a bit too long.

[2005xfr]

Guess I bought a Ferrarri...