Matt W Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 The wife looked at the VM and a SX3 today and preferred the SX3 over the VM. So, are the SX3's still a viable option for 3 gun? I've done some researching and it looks like other than a few Nordic goodies I'll need to open the loading port and get the piston sealed. I'd rather her get a VM, but hey she shoots so if she wants it, I can't say no, lol Any suggestions on mod's for the SX3 are welcome to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziebart Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 The SX3 is basically the FN SLP that is fairly well liked. I don't have my piston sealed and it works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Bacus Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Make sure she sees the Pink Versamax Zombie Tacical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt W Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Make sure she sees the Pink Versamax Zombie Tacical. LOL, she hates pink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgj3 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 SX3 is a very viable choice...IMHO. Ive been running mine for 3 yrs now and it keeps getting better and better. Happy to share the mods Ive made if you're interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt W Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 SX3 is a very viable choice...IMHO. Ive been running mine for 3 yrs now and it keeps getting better and better. Happy to share the mods Ive made if you're interested. Sure, feel free to PM me with the mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSnSC Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 SX3 is a very viable choice...IMHO. Ive been running mine for 3 yrs now and it keeps getting better and better. Happy to share the mods Ive made if you're interested. If you dont mind, PM me those as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) They are fine shotguns. First, get the stock fit for her. Properly fit stocks beat you up less. Second, don't seal the piston, bad advice! It increases recoil and is harder on the gun. Keep the bolt locked back when in the safe and cycle it often. The recoil springs are real stiff and need some softening. After 1k rounds or so you will be ably to cycle light target loads, just takes patience to get there. Open loading port and weld lifter nose and it will be easier to load. Edited February 17, 2013 by MarkCO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt W Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 They are fine shotguns. First, get the stock fit for her. Properly fit stocks beat you up less. Second, don't seal the piston, bad advice! It increases recoil and is harder on the gun. Keep the bolt locked back when in the safe and cycle it often. The recoil springs are real stiff and need some softening. After 1k rounds or so you will be ably to cycle light target loads, just takes patience to get there. Open loading port and weld lifter nose and it will be easier to load. Any tips on fitting the stock? And the one I can get now as opposed to waiting has a 28" barrel on it, so I'll have to get it trimmed down or find a shorter one. I know the SLP barrels fit I just need to locate one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I cut off no more than 0.7", then put on grind to fit and grind it. Can take off just about 1" this way. Then you may have to change the cheek weld as well. There are some threads on here about shortening SLP stocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt W Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 Does anyone make an enlarged safety for these? The parts hunting begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Why do you need an enlarged safety? While some think a larger safety (to off) is faster, if you test it, it really is insignificant. Enlarging the safety ON button, which no one does, makes a lot more sense. That is a bigger time saver when transitoning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt W Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 Good point, never did understand why no one makes larger on the ON side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krieghoff Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Excellent choice for a shotgun. Very soft shooting and handles 1 oz. loads just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgj3 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I think you may find that the SLP barrels are much heavier.I had Briley trim mine to 24" and install their thin wall choke system. Sucks to be out of "Inv +", but I felt that was a small price to get the gun more in line with what I want it to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt W Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Does anyone know what length Mag extension I need to make it flush or close to flush with the 26" barrel? I'd like to get one on order before the shotgun gets here to measure it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Bacus Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Not a 100% certain but I believe it should be the +6 that is more or less flush with a 26" barrel. My math, +4 is flush with a 22" and +5 with a 24". So +6 should be close to a 26" barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt W Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Thats kinda what I was thinking. Just didnt want to make a mistake and have to mess around sending something back. Not a 100% certain but I believe it should be the +6 that is more or less flush with a 26" barrel. My math, +4 is flush with a 22" and +5 with a 24". So +6 should be close to a 26" barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhill Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 The +5 is what we use on the 21" guns, +6 for 24" guns. They fit almost flush with barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carharttfarmer Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 plus 6 will be as close to flush as you can get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt W Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Well the Shotty showed up, Nordic goodies will be here next week. Does anyone have any good clean pics of a opened up loading port on the SX3 specifically? I've seen the FN's, but none of an SX3 to compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skullskelton Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Well the Shotty showed up, Nordic goodies will be here next week. Does anyone have any good clean pics of a opened up loading port on the SX3 specifically? I've seen the FN's, but none of an SX3 to compare. Hi all, been shooting an SX3 in the UK for 18 mths now and love it but thinking of opening up the loading port to help with a switch to the load 2 method, so any pics would be appreciated by me too. Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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