CharlesConnelly

The Easy Loader has a camming surface which is used to unlock the carrier. During installation, this must be filed so that the carrier unlocks after the Easy Loader has been pressed about 2/3 of the way down. Unlocking too soon seemed to cause this, in my 1100. My carrier was unlocking about 1/4 down. After a couple of adjustments with the file, I no longer have the problem. Perhaps this will help. Hope so. Chuck

Shooter Grrl, I worked with the weakhand method and finally gave it up due to physical and visual limitations. After experimenting with a number of methods, I found that something similar to the one described by Jim Norman to be best for me. Instead of rolling it upside down ,though, I leave it on its side and slide the shotgun rearward, as my right hand moves to the side-saddle. This position gives me a solid base and a clear view of the loading gate, side-saddle and the stage. No stress at all on the shoulder, arms or neck. With just a little practice, you'll rarely fumble a reload. Another benefit is that the muzzle stays pointed at the targets and at eye level. As the last round is loaded, simply push the muzzle toward the target as you roll the shotgun into the shoulder and squeeze the trigger. As Jim mentioned, your strong hand has full access to the shells whether you're using a side-saddle, wrist band or Choate speed feed on the belt. Nothing to get in the way. This is the fastest method that I've been able to master. It's the "Cats Meow"

I'm a little puzzled by the comments in this thread, myself. In tactical/limited, I beleive barrel lengths as short as 18 1/2 inches are allowed, as are barrels as long as 28 inches. Certainly 22 inch barrels (ala: Remington CM) are legal; and that's the length on my shotgun. If they changed the rules since I set mine up, I guess I'm screwed Hope someone can clear this up. Chuck

Religious Shooter, Replace your carrier with a 3" carrier from Brownells. It has an additional piece which will allow the action to function as the CM does. Chuck

Thanks Vince. The information is greatly appreciated. Now, I'll need to play with some ideas to see if its feasable. Chuck

Actually, I'm only blind in my left eye. This has never been a problem shooting USPSA limited 10, but now that I'm beginning to shoot 3-Gun(Limited), I find that it is impossible to use the shotgun or rifle sights when I'm required to shoot left handed. The stock just gets in the way. I realize that when faced with a stage, requiring weak side shooting, I can make the RO aware of this ahead of time, take a penalty and shoot it right handed. This sucks and can be very awkward moving right to left with some target placements. I shoot Limited, so the question is: If I add a sight mechanism to the right side of the receiver and/or barrel which would allow me to shoot left handed, using my right eye, would it be allowed or would it force me into Open? Hope this makes sense. Thanks for your help. Chuck

I'm a longtime lurker on the forum. I've benefited greatly from the wealth of information found here, and thought I would share my thoughts on Mike's problem . I experienced the same symptoms with my Kimber SM, when I first switched from hardball (factory) to reloads. To make a long story short, I was not applying enough taper crimp. This left just enough bell in the case mouth to cause the problem. It's been several years and many thousands of rounds since I solved the puzzle and I can't remember whether the case lip was contacting magazine during the feed process or whether it was catching somewhere else. Hope this helps.