jjlmel Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 i'm having a tough time getting the factory mag off of my m-4. it looks like it should just unscrew, but there must be some type of adhesive on the threads...any input would be appreciated on the dismantling of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGWILD Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 If ya can't find it under post from SOCOMguy on this page you probably are not looking but there are a couple ways i have read about and the heat gun and ovenmit would be the one i would use, the insert in oven method really does not work for me! would also use sparingly a low temp loctite to install new one but some people say they do not use it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD6QZX Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 I was able to get my factoy tube off by using a piece of wood that is 18" long and 3"x1", I drilled a 1" hole back 3" from the end and used a band saw to cut a curf from the end across the hole and added 2 carage bolts to squeeze it back together and pinch on the tube as it is placed in the hole then using it like a large wrench, I snapped it quickly and the tube is free and unscrews with out any heating. If you have trouble I might add a heatgun to the threads and still use the "wrench". I can't see putting a M4 in the oven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMilitaryPolice Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 seen that wooden piece on EBAY a guy was selling tubes and explained that he used that technique to remove the tube..heat worked easiest for me, but as long as it comes off......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga7040 Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 To say that the magazine tube was tough to get unscrewed is an understatement to say the least. Alot of guys used the "oven method" with sucess. If you can't see yourself putting your M4 in the oven--I being one of them--two words, heat gun. It'll seem like it won't come off. But, Mr.MP is right, heat is the key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CivilianM4 Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 After trying a hair dryer with no success, I used a heat gun and then twisted it off by hand wearing a leather glove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelton4190 Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I thought we couldn't get 4-shot extension any longer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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