Two Spurs Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Has anyone had experience good/bad with the magazine tube insert that shrinks the mag tube diameter to better fit .38's? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack N. Water Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 · Hidden by Doc Faraday, SASS #5749, September 7, 2014 - No reason given Hidden by Doc Faraday, SASS #5749, September 7, 2014 - No reason given Im sure there is a deceased Equidae here some place. Link to comment
Hurricane Deck 100366 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 · Hidden by Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217, September 7, 2014 - No reason given Hidden by Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217, September 7, 2014 - No reason given Watching this thread closely. So far, the consensus I've seen is that it's a solution looking for a problem. Link to comment
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Im sure there is a deceased Equidae here some place. Man came here looking for information that he does not have. No reason for you to post what you did. If you have no interest in the topic, stay out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewey Cheatem, SASS #75620 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I got one from Slick McClade and it did feed better in my opinion. I believe it's worth the investment. DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I feel it is worth it. Does it help a BUNCH. No. Did it take a little hiccup out of my rifle now and then. IT SURE DID. With all we spend on getting those rifles race ready. The cost is just not that much for a part that will not wear out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy Floyd Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 My wife has a 73 in .38. I just ran across an ad for this device. Like the original Poster has anybody used one of there or should I save money for bullets? Looks like I was posting when the previous 2 came in. S.Floyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Watching this thread closely. So far, the consensus I've seen is that it's a solution looking for a problem. Consensus from who?? Talk to those that put it in. Not those that have never even tried it, and then say it does not work. Which is most of those saying that. If it saves me from one hiccup in a rifle run a match. Then for me. It's worth it. And you are not going to buy many bullets for the price of this part. Which you are not going to wear out. And will last as long as that rifle does. It is not like it is a real expensive part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiowa Kid, SASS #69870L Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I have one from Slick Mcclade and I believe it's worth it, like Al said it has removed a hiccup or two so it is worth it in my book. KK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball #7709 Life Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 So wheres the link so I can see what it is exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingSnake Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I have a couple thousand .38 bullets that are truncated cone but with a good sized radius on the end. In my 73 the rounds would get all cockeyed in the tube and jam up the rifle. Took me two matches to figure out the problem (I'm a slow learner). Made myself an aluminum tube liner and new follower. Added a smaller spring and have never had that problem again. So I would say yes, the tube liner is worth it, especially with the kind of bullets I am needing to use up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Sam, SASS #34718L Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I've never tried one but I do know that Very Early Uberti's in 38 spl imported by Navy Arms had thick walled aluminum magazine tubes that the cartridge did not wallow around in & they fed exceptionally smoothly !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_of_Hearts Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 http://www.slickmagicguns.com/SlickMercantile.html The information on the bullet alignment kit explains it all. I suggest a dry lube be applied when installing. An occasional light coat of wax may be applied to you liking. Keep it clean of sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Spurs Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Dick, SASS #12880 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Watching this thread closely. So far, the consensus I've seen is that it's a solution looking for a problem. From past threads that "consensus" seems to come from shooters whose names I've never seen at the top of the result sheets. The ones who say this helps are the ones who seem to dominate the state and regional matches I attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Arrow Hombre Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I have used the tube kit from cowboy gunworks and it made the rifle run more smoothly. Like AA says it removes the occasional hiccup. I thought it was worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amarillo Rattler Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I got one from Slick McClade and it did feed better in my opinion. I believe it's worth the investment. DC My experience also. AR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red River Ray SASS#33254 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I guarantee tha top 5 at range war all had one installed! Yes they make tha gun run smoother RRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 So wheres the link so I can see what it is exactly? Check the September Chronical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 From past threads that "consensus" seems to come from shooters whose names I've never seen at the top of the result sheets. The ones who say this helps are the ones who seem to dominate the state and regional matches I attend. Funny how that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewey Cheatem, SASS #75620 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I guarantee tha top 5 at range war all had one installed! Yes they make tha gun run smoother RRR[/quot Ray what would you know you run a junky Baikal:-)Oh ya you just won Range War. Sorry couldn't resist. DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack N. Water Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 · Hidden by Doc Faraday, SASS #5749, September 7, 2014 - No reason given Hidden by Doc Faraday, SASS #5749, September 7, 2014 - No reason given Man came here looking for information that he does not have. No reason for you to post what you did. If you have no interest in the topic, stay out of it. So you would suggest I have to butt out because you say so? Think again, Link to comment
Pit Bull Tex Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Two Spurs,if you want to try one let me know.The first one I did was a rossi 92 tube and spring and follower.I keep it In my back up.My main match gun has a brass tube drilled to the 92 ID and I use a 92 SS spring and SS follower.If you want to try it just give me a shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 · Hidden by Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217, September 7, 2014 - No reason given Hidden by Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217, September 7, 2014 - No reason given . So you would suggest I have to butt out because you say so? Think again, Actually I was suggesting you act decent, but I guess I need to rethink that as well. Link to comment
Bones Z Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 · Hidden by Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217, September 7, 2014 - No reason given Hidden by Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217, September 7, 2014 - No reason given So you would suggest I have to butt out because you say so? Think again, Sorry to hear that your negative, snarky comments were so important to YOU that you were compelled to share it with us. Lots of helpful comments for the OP. Unfortunately yours was not one of them. Link to comment
Lunger Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Had one in my rifle for awhile now. The rifle wouldn't reliably feed 105s crimped in the groove. Seated the ammo long to get it feeding right before the sleeve. Now the rifle feeds short ammo as good as the long stuff. I like the slugs a little deeper in the case, because the brass stays cleaner, and the carrier stays cleaner through the day. A guy would still want to play with the depth for feeding. Just saying the rifle isn't as finicky asit was. Glad I bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 See if this link to the September Chronicle, page 48 works. http://sassnet.com/Downloads/14eChron/14septchron.pdf (Nope, you'll have to scroll down to page 48.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Canyon Kid #43974 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Has anyone had experience good/bad with the magazine tube insert that shrinks the mag tube diameter to better fit .38's? Thanks. Sure solved a 73 feeding issue for my 73. Have got them now for all three of my 73s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Has anyone had experience good/bad with the magazine tube insert that shrinks the mag tube diameter to better fit .38's? Thanks. It solved a problem I had. I bought a used '73 that apparently had never had the mag spring and follower out. The tube was so rusty I couldn't clean it even with a brush chucked up in a drill. I used Barricade to kill the rust and added the sleeve, it works great. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Good thread with good responses. I've been considering this and it looks like a worthwhile investment. Any suggestions on how to treat the mag tube (which in my case has a tendency to rust) before putting in the sleeve? edited, just noticed the comment about Barricade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Jackson Turner Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 It does seem to get rid of annoying hiccups; that only occasional glitch that breaks your rhythm, makes you throw a miss, or kicks one out... Boogie installed mine; I'm delighted with it. Cheers, FJT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokestack SASS#87384 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 The best solution is to replace the bolt and barrel with ones which will accept a 44-40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball #7709 Life Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 See if this link to the September Chronicle, page 48 works. http://sassnet.com/Downloads/14eChron/14septchron.pdf (Nope, you'll have to scroll down to page 48.) Thanks Larsen! Since the Chronicle went electronic I find I seldom look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninety Caliber Al, 50218 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 If you shoot LRN bullets it is invaluable .I put one in mine when I bought it . Works great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I have em in all my 73's, that I compete with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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