Dealing with Disappointment

[SiNNiK]

So I finally got my magazine extension for the Benelli from Cactus Tactical (Nordic Components +3), along with the Clamp, and the Teflon Coated Follower. I didn’t get a chance to closely look at everything as I had to leave for work, but I did take the time to make sure that the magazine was the correct length, and it was not. Grrr.

The extension is about an inch and a half too long. Now, I know that the shot, slugs, or wads won’t hit it, but dang it, I just don’t like the look. I think maybe I should “get over it” and use the extension as it would give me an extra shell. But on the other hand, I want my gun to look good, and that thing will just give it a major underbite.

Am I correct in thinking that the only disadvantage to having a mag tube that extends beyond the barrel is cosmetic?

Thanks

[Duvall-609]

That does suck. I think the Nortic extension looks "cool", "really cool", but I don't imagine it works any better then the tacstar version that is cheaper. If it were me, I would send the nortic back and by a tacstar and use the extra cash for your light! But that Nortic does have the "tacticool" factor. I almost sent my tacstar back for it but decided the Tacstar was just fine.

Duvall

[SiNNiK]

Yeah, well, I'm a brandwhore.

Someone else on a different shotgun board recommended that I take this opportunity to get a breaching device on the end of my barrel to even things up. Swell idea huh?

[Duvall-609]

You know, I think that is a fantastic idea. I fact, if you do it...I must be emailed the pictures to show my wife as "a must have" for family defense!

Duvall

[SiNNiK]

You betcha. I measured the discrepancy and it's a full two inches! I wonder if I could go with a muzzle brake that's not permanently attached? Or if I should go all out and contact King Armory about this piece of art.

[Vin496]

That is just so cool looking. It brings out the geek in me.

[GunCrazyD]

not gonna effect anything except for how you think it looks

[LouDiamond]

I will be swinging by and dropping a 18" Rem 870 barrel off with King Armory here in the next few days to have that standoff device permanently installed.

If you want a stand off device for the M4, I have one from Vang Comp on my M4 that is a simple screw on replacement for the magazine end cap. It is very well built and works for its intended purpose very well. Photos can be seen by clicking HERE. It can be purchased from Vang Comp HERE

[SiNNiK]

Thanks Lou, but I have the SuperNova Tactical, not an M4, so I don't think it'd fit.

[LouDiamond]

Thanks Lou, but I have the SuperNova Tactical, not an M4, so I don't think it'd fit.

AHH, gottcha. All is not lost though. Give Hans at Vang Comp a call. he also makes a version for the 870 18" barrel that acts as a mag extension and a breaching standoff. See a picture of it HERE ,second from the top. If you have an 18-18.5 inch barrel on your weapon, Hans may be able to hook you up with a version that will fit your weapon. It's worth a call at least. Ya never know.