frayluisfan Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Hi, all. Noob here with some questions on the shotgun portion of 3-gun. I've done some IPSC stuff before, and even participated in a couple of matches with a 2-gun stage--rifle + pistol. But I've never done 3-gun. I'm all signed up for one in April, to see if I will enjoy it. I'm thinking I probably will have a great time, but at this point I can't justify laying out a pile of money for a fun gun (3 kids, braces coming up, etc etc). First question: Will a Browning A5 work as a temporary measure, at least until I have time to save up for a dedicated 3-gun shotty? Do any of you have feedback on the Nordic Components magazine extensions? I'm thinking of a 3 or 4 round extension, but am a little concerned about how sturdy they are. I understand that you can't clamp a mag extension to the barrel of a Browning A5 because it will interfere with the cycling. If that's the case, will a 3 or 4-round extension be prone to being bonked out of alignment? Would I be better off with a 2-round extension? Thanks to all for your input. frayluisan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orphanedcowboy Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Hi, all. Noob here with some questions on the shotgun portion of 3-gun. I've done some IPSC stuff before, and even participated in a couple of matches with a 2-gun stage--rifle + pistol. But I've never done 3-gun. I'm all signed up for one in April, to see if I will enjoy it. I'm thinking I probably will have a great time, but at this point I can't justify laying out a pile of money for a fun gun (3 kids, braces coming up, etc etc). First question: Will a Browning A5 work as a temporary measure, at least until I have time to save up for a dedicated 3-gun shotty? Do any of you have feedback on the Nordic Components magazine extensions? I'm thinking of a 3 or 4 round extension, but am a little concerned about how sturdy they are. I understand that you can't clamp a mag extension to the barrel of a Browning A5 because it will interfere with the cycling. If that's the case, will a 3 or 4-round extension be prone to being bonked out of alignment? Would I be better off with a 2-round extension? Thanks to all for your input. frayluisan No clamp, magazine tube is plenty heavy duty to run without a clamp, same answers as before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old506 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I would love to see an A5 for 3 gun. I haven't shot an A5 for years, I have a 16 gauge in the safe but it just sits there. You could probably roll a cigarette, have a cup of coffee and reload your pistol mags by the time it cycles though. They cycle sooooo sloooow, thats what I remember anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I have ran an A5 for a few years in 3G with Nordic tube. Just make sure the tube is tight before each stage. Ironically my A5 has never let me down. Can't say that for the three other gas guns I have run. Only set back with A5 is recoil. But, that's really not a big deal. If it is what you have, get the tube and run it with confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frayluisfan Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 Orphaned cowboy--thanks for your input! Didn't realize you were on this forum too. Old 506--Don't know about the cycling speed, having never shot some of the dragster shotties, but it cycles faster than I can cycle a pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frayluisfan Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 I have ran an A5 for a few years in 3G with Nordic tube. Just make sure the tube is tight before each stage. Ironically my A5 has never let me down. Can't say that for the three other gas guns I have run. Only set back with A5 is recoil. But, that's really not a big deal. If it is what you have, get the tube and run it with confidence. What length of tube did you get? I'm thinking about +3 or +4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowrider Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 (edited) I've long wanted to "tacticalize" an A5. Just for giggles if nothing else. If I ever run across a 12 gauge on the cheap, I'm gonna do it. I think a 14" SBS would be a hoot. Edited January 2, 2012 by Shadowrider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 (edited) They ain't slow (faster than 2 very popular practical shotguns) Can't use a barrel clamp as the A5 is a long recoil operated shotgun (the barrel reciprocates) Recoil when properly set up is on par with the Benelli. Mine have always been reliable. Extra! Read more about it. Patrick Edited January 2, 2012 by P.E. Kelley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frayluisfan Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 Patrick, Thanks very much for your reply. I found your article an interesting and very informative read. My buddy has a Winchester SX2, so the next time I see him I will pick his brain about his experience with it. Your Browning Auto 5 looks about like what I want to turn mine into. Do you mind my asking what magazine extension tube you installed? Did you have any other modifications made to it? Thanks again, frayluisfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Nothing wrong with the A5. Does it have the 2 piece carrier to allow you to speed load the gun ie run it dry and load directly from the bottom and it automatically chambers the first round? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frayluisfan Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 Nothing wrong with the A5. Does it have the 2 piece carrier to allow you to speed load the gun ie run it dry and load directly from the bottom and it automatically chambers the first round? Ekujustice--Yes, it has the speed load feature. Very handy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rq375 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 FWIW, I put a Nordic +2 on my Auto-5 and with 2.75 shells and the origional follower it is actually a +3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Nukem Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Browning is remaking the Auto-5 with essentially the Benelli recoil system. I wish they would offer a model of the new version set up for 3 gun. Of course they wont, I have always like the looks of the A-5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaster Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Patrick Kelly What shotgun are you using in 2012? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 http://www.benelliusa.com/team_benelli/3-gun_pro_staff_detail.php?id=65 I think Patrick is going to be using an old Revelation. Custom tube, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldpainless Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Does the Nordic extension tube nut fit on the Browning 20g A5? Anyone with any experience on this Nordic kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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