RAZZ Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I know I have seen this discussed before, but I can't find the thread I was looking for. I need to get the loading gate on my new M2 opened up, and I was wondering if you guys feel that sending it off to a gunsmith is money well spent, or do you just typically do it yourself. I'm not afraid to put a file to a brand new shotgun, but I also don't mind spending the money and letting a professional do it, if it's worth it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehorn Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Do it yourself. I've done three of them. . . two of them still run . Taking your time is the key, don't go too far. It took me about three swings to get it where I was really happy(file/dremel some, put it back together, shoot it some). Make sure you don't go too far forward (toward the muzzle/magazine) internally, doing so can result in making your M2 a very expensive paper weight. Yes I have one of those also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Depends if you want it done long, deep & wide on a milling machine or just buzzed a little by hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9X23Guy Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I have done my FN by hand in three different iterations and its turned out great. However, if I had a new M2 or a Versa Max it would be going to Benny Hill, the mill cut they do is a thing of beauty. Send it off once, have it done right and never worry about it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambluemax Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I am not brave enough and I wanted it to look nice...so I sent mine to accurate iron. Depends upon your skill, some DIY jobs I've seen tuned out really nice some are hack jobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJR05 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 (edited) I've had an M2 and a VersaMax Tactical done by Benny @ Triangle Shooting Sports. The way he opens them up with the mill can't be duplicated at home. Benny's loading ports are as BIG as they can be made. Look great! Best money I spent for improving my shotgun reloading times. Double or quad loads are easy. Also,if you haven't had your lifter welded...that also comes highly recommended. John Edited June 1, 2013 by FJR05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast351 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I did my own this weekend. It turned out very nice: OK, I cheated, my brother has a Bridgeport: It's almost mirror smooth: I am planning on bevelling it more on the inside of the load port and opening up the front some (I need to take a close look at where the tube needs shell support). I can tell you from shooting it yesterday that it makes a huge difference. Loading was much more consistent. I won't embarrass myself with a video from the match, but I don't end up fumbling the rounds anymore when I don't bring them up perfectly centered on the load port... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tohm Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I sent my to Triangle Shooting Sports and they did a great job, in a timely fashion. They have the experience to know what works and what doesn't so in my opinion you get a lot of experience and a quality job for a nominal investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewinder6 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Nice milling job although I might be inclined to include an inward bevel and round off the edges. Those look like cutting edges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeinrichDerLowe Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I decided to give the "load 2" technique a try with my M2, but the loading port is so tight that I can't use the second round to push the first in no matter how much force I apply. Does milling out the loading port help with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobfromME Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Good morning, all, What do you do after machining to restore the surface hardness? Once the hard anodizing is machined away, the aluminum is quite soft and I'd be inclined to believe this is problematic. Any thoughts, suggestions, or shared experience would be helpful. Regards, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 No problem at all. The shells go into the port, not on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobfromME Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Thanks, Mr. Hill. Sometimes what appears to be a problem isn't, such as the case here, but I figured I'd better ask to alleviate my concerns. Odd things sometimes happen that are not forseen, and I'm usually the guy to find out the hard way! Once again, thanks for the information. Warmest regards, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colbyjack Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Not to hijack but, Everyone talks about triabgle. What's the going rate to have lifter welded, trigger job, and loading gate done?(versamax) You guys are braver than me putting the versamax on the mill. LoL looks good guys!! I bet they load and function awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambluemax Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I decided to give the "load 2" technique a try with my M2, but the loading port is so tight that I can't use the second round to push the first in no matter how much force I apply. Does milling out the loading port help with this? Yes, it makes a huge difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast351 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Nice milling job although I might be inclined to include an inward bevel and round off the edges. Those look like cutting edges. Heh, I did break the edge on it to eliminate that. That said, after practicing with it for a while I decided to make it more "funnel-like": Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomfab Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Very nice job! It's good to see jobs done properly with a mill and not a dremel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 It will need work at the front. You'll wear a notch in your thumb with the sharp edges there when you get the shell in far enough to stay in the tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear308 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 You can easily do it at home, just be careful. Though sending it to Benny is never a bad choice. I'll post pics of mine when I get home. Dremmeling can lead to a much smoother contour with no edges and cheaper than sending out. I went so far forward I needed a super black eagle lifter, but is all beautifully smooth now. Don't forget a polish and tune on the shell latch will complete the job quite nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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