P 350 problem

[DFBstella]

I've been having a problem with the fore-end not locking out all the time. Sometimes when I load it, putting two shells in the bottom first, then pumping it and putting a third shell in, it won't lock out after the third shell. If I load it by putting a shell into the ejection port first, then two in the bottom its fine until I shoot one. Then I load a shell into the bottom again and it doesn't always lock out. Could this be a mechanical problem with the gun?

[shotgunzano]

just took mine to the gun smith because not only was it doing that but it was also double feeding(meaning it would try to load 2 shells at once).

Im getting the gun back tomorrow and talking with the gun smith,I will let you know what he has to say.

[DFBstella]

Thanks a lot. I really appreciate it.

[ToTXfire]

Mines doing the same thing, I'm thinking of beefing up the spring for the shell retainer. I shoot one, pump, one shell hits the ground as I chamber the last one...

[Jsmalls1]

Originally Posted by ToTXfire

Mines doing the same thing, I'm thinking of beefing up the spring for the shell retainer. I shoot one, pump, one shell hits the ground as I chamber the last one...

My p-350 is doing this also. Did anyone ever find out what the problem was? Thanks!

[ToTXfire]

Well, I just tried to duplicate the problem and can't now. I was shooting buckshot instead of duck loads. I just wonder if the recoil from waterfowl loads isn't part of the problem. I haven't let the thing get dirty, everything has been cleaned thoroughly every time I get home from an outing.

I get the feeling though that the 3rd shell is actually getting past the shell stop. When I actuate the shell stop with my finger, it doesn't have nearly as much resistance that my Rem 870 did. I haven't really looked at very close but I wonder if the catch surface isn't rounded or tapered a bit. It's that, or the magazine spring is too taut and pushing the shells past the stop before it can recover.

[needinga8gauge]

hey would any of yall be willing to trade a 28" barrel for a 18.5" slug/hd barrel?
i bought the steady grip model with 18.5" barrel and i want a 28" for birds and what not

[ToTXfire]

I'm not too interested, I doubt your slug barrel will do much for Black Cloud 3 1/2" steel.

[ToTXfire]

Well, I used some wire to "shorten" the mag spring and I haven't been able to get the gun to spit out the last shell while cycling. I can see that the mag tube is a bit wide and the shell can lean away from the stop causing a reduced catch surface. I'm betting this is my problem.

Being a Stoeger I'm sure I won't have an easy time finding a ready made fix. They just aren't that popular. I'm having one heck of time finding a shorter butt plate for it so I can shorten the stock just a bit for a better fit.