PCFIVEZ Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 OK, after installation of the +2 factory extension and spring on my SUPERNOVA 18.5", i loaded up the tube and everything seems to cycle really well. But I realized I was only able to load it up with 5+1 (2.75" shells) and 4+1 (3" shells) at a time!?!?! From what I have been reading, isn't this shotgun supposed to hold 7 or 8 shells with a +2 factory extension? Does that mean I have to cut the spring that came with the extension? If so, how much should I cut it before it affects its performance? Should I just revert back to using the original spring, which seems to slide up and down inside the extended tube when the shotgun is not loaded? also it doesn't even have enough tension to hold the factory end cap in place. (i didn't think that was a good thing to have a loose spring). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookster Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 http://www.benelliusa.com/forum/showthread.php/31663-Magazine-Capacity-Issue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCFIVEZ Posted January 26, 2013 Author Share Posted January 26, 2013 http://www.benelliusa.com/forum/showthread.php/31663-Magazine-Capacity-Issue! so then it's safe to say that it's the shells and not the spring? would it even be advisable to tamper with the spring from a FACTORY +2 extension? here are the brands and type of shells that i was using that day. anybody here have any feedback on these? [ATTACH=CONFIG]1882[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCFIVEZ Posted January 26, 2013 Author Share Posted January 26, 2013 ok, now using the original benelli spring (the one that came w/ the shotgun) i can now fit 7+1 shells (2.75") and 6+1 shells (3"). my only issue is that when it is empty, the spring wobbles around inside. WTF...i know damn well that's not supposed to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4-Desert Camo Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Could it be that spring was designed for a shorter mag (5 shots) so now you have added length, only makes sense it would be loose with nohing in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCFIVEZ Posted January 26, 2013 Author Share Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) Could it be that spring was designed for a shorter mag (5 shots) so now you have added length, only makes sense it would be loose with nohing in it? i figured that, but what spring should i use? the one that came with the FACTORY extension which only allows me a max of 6 shells or the original spring that allows me up to 8 shells but has crap spring tension? please see the video clip, maybe i'm just being paranoid about the whole spring tension thing...i just don't know if anything is supposed that loose on a firearm...: http://s796.beta.photobucket.com/user/PCFIVEZ/media/supernovaspringextension_zps10c09c45.mp4.html Edited January 26, 2013 by PCFIVEZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookster Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Hey PC, Since you are now the same length as a full length tube I would get a Wolff spring. I don't know if Kip (Carriercomp) currently has them in stock but I'd start there first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCFIVEZ Posted January 26, 2013 Author Share Posted January 26, 2013 Hey PC, Since you are now the same length as a full length tube I would get a Wolff spring. I don't know if Kip (Carriercomp) currently has them in stock but I'd start there first. it doesn't require any cutting? also, what's the length of that spring? maybe i can just cut my spring down? i'd rather stick with factory parts. thanks...i'll keep that in mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler&kochp2000 Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 You probably didn't remove the spring retainer, if there is one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCFIVEZ Posted January 26, 2013 Author Share Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) You probably didn't remove the spring retainer, if there is one ! it's out. the stock plug and spring retainer was removed. Edited January 26, 2013 by PCFIVEZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler&kochp2000 Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 How many where you able to load previously, before the extension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCFIVEZ Posted January 26, 2013 Author Share Posted January 26, 2013 How many where you able to load previously, before the extension? after i removed the stupid plug inside...i was able to load in 4+1 before i added the +2 extension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCFIVEZ Posted January 26, 2013 Author Share Posted January 26, 2013 i am able to cycle it with any jamming using the original shorter spring with the +2 extension. i haven't shot it after i installed the extension...but i assume if it doesn't jam without firing, it won't jam during firing right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCFIVEZ Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 OK scratch all that...somebody NOT on this board actually showed me the light. My BIG mistake was trying to attach the whole thing together as one piece instead of screwing the barrel nut on first! now without ever cutting the spring that came with my extension (almost did), I can now fit 7 in the mag and one in the hole. Somebody should STICKY this just in case somebody ever runs into this problem in the future. I mean...there aren't ANY kind of instructionals ANYWHERE on the internet regarding the installation of a FACTORY BENELLI +2 TUBE EXTENSION...NOWHERE!!! NOT EVEN YOUTUBE!!! the instructions below will help a few handfuls of people out in this world! "DO NOT cut the spring. If you are having problems then you pinched the spring in the nut or you have a restrictor in your tube. Take it apart again. Make sure there is no shell restrictor/limiter. Put the tube nut on first. Put the spring down the tube. Drop the cap in the extension. Push the extension down on the spring and screw it into the nut. You will get 7 shells in the tube if you did it right. If you are getting stuck at 5, you have the spring pinched start over again. Once you get the hang of it you will say boy that was easy." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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