jimbo45 32 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Just wondering if anyone has any experience with the entry model and carriercomp's mag tube? Not sure if I want to bother getting one or not. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scout_21 42 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 I do... Did it to save a bit of weight and have one less component with corrosion issues to worry about... that being said it's still a chunk of change that really doesn't offer much enhanced functionality. Top notch machining and finishing though. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimbo45 32 Posted April 2, 2020 Author Share Posted April 2, 2020 3 hours ago, Scout_21 said: I do... Did it to save a bit of weight and have one less component with corrosion issues to worry about... that being said it's still a chunk of change that really doesn't offer much enhanced functionality. Top notch machining and finishing though. Thats about what I figured. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
No. 6 37 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Thanks. Like jimbo, I was figuring about the same. Less weight, minimal functionality gain. Still probable going to do it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Birdog19 66 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 I've got a spreadsheet I call M4 Gunsmithing that has a lot of the upgrades I'm running and some actual gunsmithing ideas that I'm going to get to one day. After slapping a bunch of stuff on my weapon like a Mesa Tactical 6-round side saddle I started looking at losing weight. So, my geeky spreadsheet contains the weight of OEM parts and aftermarket add-ons. The Carrier Comp 7-round Tit mag tube is 5.3 oz, the Nordic Comp 7-round steel tube is 10.5 oz.; about half? Or, almost 1/3 lb. at the end of the gun. OBTW, the Mesa Tactical side saddle is 7.0 oz. and replaced it with a Van Comp velcro system which was highly recommended and saved 5.5 oz. Hope this helps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimbo45 32 Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 10 hours ago, Birdog19 said: I've got a spreadsheet I call M4 Gunsmithing that has a lot of the upgrades I'm running and some actual gunsmithing ideas that I'm going to get to one day. After slapping a bunch of stuff on my weapon like a Mesa Tactical 6-round side saddle I started looking at losing weight. So, my geeky spreadsheet contains the weight of OEM parts and aftermarket add-ons. The Carrier Comp 7-round Tit mag tube is 5.3 oz, the Nordic Comp 7-round steel tube is 10.5 oz.; about half? Or, almost 1/3 lb. at the end of the gun. OBTW, the Mesa Tactical side saddle is 7.0 oz. and replaced it with a Van Comp velcro system which was highly recommended and saved 5.5 oz. Hope this helps. I was referencing the 5 shot titanium tube for the short barreled m4. I have a full length titanium tube on my standard m4 and its definitely the way to go. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calviroman 12 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 I have the CC Ti tube on my 14". Every ounce counts when you're taking it off the front end of the shotgun! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StrangerDanger 419 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 All the main points are pretty much covered. Weight savings is the main draw. I found the carriercomps interior to be smoother and better finished than the OEM steel tubes. I run my polishing jig down the inside of them anyway and bring them to a near mirror finish. Polishing jig is a fancy name for a shotgun cleaning rod with a fine steel wool patch inside a drill chuck motor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimbo45 32 Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 Definitely points to consider Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Birdog19 66 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 7 hours ago, jimbo45 said: I was referencing the 5 shot titanium tube for the short barreled m4. I have a full length titanium tube on my standard m4 and its definitely the way to go. Thanks Ahhh, "Entry Model". I get it now.... . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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