Smokin Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 I got my Carriercomp Ti tube today (beautuful part) and installed a Nordic +1 extension in lieu of the factory cap. The overall goal is to have 8+1 for multi gun competition. The Nordic tube is far smoother than the factory inside and the new follower and spring make the tube easier to load, but still not as easy to load as a customized M2. P at the range I opted to try the factory 5 round spring, and the M4 cycled flawlessly down to the last round on multiple tries. Is this common? Have any others tried this shorter spring setup? It loads much easier and would be s great mod if there aren't any known reliability issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinwolv Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 I don't have the Nordic+1 on my CC tube, but have been using the factory spring as well. No issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealle Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Any reason you guys are favoring the factory spring? Seems like you would naturally want to use the spring that is specifically made for extension tubes? Its not failing you now, but perhaps after some wear the spring will lose some of its, well... spring. It sure would be a bummer if it failed you at a critical moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinwolv Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Easier loading due to less spring force to fight. There is still 12" of spring hanging out of the tube with the cap off, so it isn't that marginal. For me, it is a play gun at the moment, not a HD/combat responsibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 Any reason you guys are favoring the factory spring? Seems like you would naturally want to use the spring that is specifically made for extension tubes? Its not failing you now, but perhaps after some wear the spring will lose some of its, well... spring. It sure would be a bummer if it failed you at a critical moment. Easier loading = faster loading which is an essential part of multigun competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOCOMguy Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I understand that Benelli only offers one spring... even if you buy the factory full 7 round extention, this is true,Yes? I've been making and selling 7 round mag tubes here for 5 years and when asked about springs always say that the factory spring and follower work fine... have never had a report to the contrary. PS, .... I have tubes in stock ready to ship, same price as always $165 ... reach me at [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealle Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 @ Smokin - I'd love to see your gun with the Ti tube and Nodic +1. Any chance you could post a pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM4robbins Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 ....Seems like you would naturally want to use the spring that is specifically made for extension tubes? .... It sure would be a bummer if it failed you at a critical moment. Critical moment is often encountered when firing from a roof top, aiming down, training scenario. The gravity retards rearward bolt velocity, and aids return to battery. Combine that notably quicker cycle time, and the overhead rounds now being fully supported by the spring underneath, as opposed to basic horizontal transfer. In that scenario failures can and do occur often, in the form of FTF, specifically the returning bolt will lock the shell stop before the "lazy" spring can pass a shell . If you do most of your shooting with the firearm horizontal, or aiming upwards, the weaker spring will almost always do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven765 Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 the nordic +1 fits the carrier comp tube? Their website says their +1 will only fit their tubes? Which parts did you use? Links if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobtanium Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Critical moment is often encountered when firing from a roof top, aiming down, training scenario. The gravity retards rearward bolt velocity, and aids return to battery. Combine that notably quicker cycle time, and the overhead rounds now being fully supported by the spring underneath, as opposed to basic horizontal transfer. In that scenario failures can and do occur often, in the form of FTF, specifically the returning bolt will lock the shell stop before the "lazy" spring can pass a shell . If you do most of your shooting with the firearm horizontal, or aiming upwards, the weaker spring will almost always do the job. This is correct. However, I have also experienced this failure when using magnum 2.75" 12-pellet buckshot or 3" buckshot on the last or second to last rounds even when fired from a solid grip aimed horizontal. Point is, use Kip's spring. Like everything else he does, that spring is perfect. It is made by Wolff and spec'ed by Kip to proper wire diameter and coil number to allow correct magazine capacity, long life, and the appropriate pressure right down to empty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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