jkrispies Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Sorry for the super-basic newbie question. If I were to purchase an extension tube for a Benelli M2 21", which model would I purchase to get a flush(ish) barrel to tube length fit. It looks like they sell them listed as +2, +4, etc. I figured Nordic Components, but all suggestions appreciated. Also, I'd rather not go with an extended choke tube, but if I had to do that to get a flush fit, more info on that (suggested choke tube, length of extension tube, etc.) would be appreciated. Thanks, J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Why do you want the mag tube to be flush with the muzzle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markhawkeyeordnance Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I would seriously consider going past flush for 10 total assuming you are shooting one of the tactical classes in 3 gun. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrispies Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 "Flush(ish)" And, yes, tactical in as much as the gun will serve primary duty as a home defense and camping shotgun so I'm trying to keep the length down while maximizing ammo capacity. It will be used (for short term anyway) in competition secondarilly, and those competitions will be in "outlaw" local matches until I'm proficient enough to take it to "real" matches. At that point, after I've got real experience under my belt to know what direction I'm really going in with competition divsions, I'll probably look at buying a second barrel and extension tube set if necessary. For the moment, then, I'm wondering what extension tube will get me the closest to keep the OAL of the gun down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunCat Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 The Nordic +5 is about flush with the end of the 21" barrel. This tube will let you load 8 in the tube....but sometimes more than 8 is better as Pat was implying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrispies Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 The Nordic +5 is about flush with the end of the 21" barrel. This tube will let you load 8 in the tube....but sometimes more than 8 is better as Pat was implying Thanks-- that's exactly the info I was looking for. I did Brownell's chat for customer service expecting +5 to be the anser, but he told me that I had to get a +3 which didn't sound right (and doesn't exist) so I thought I'd double check here. I totally understand the advice on going with a longer extension tube to protect the barrel when dumping in the blue cannister as well as obviously more ammo, but for the immediate future (ie, home defense or slugged up in the camper when we're in bear country) I'm more concerned with keeping the size to a minimum. Will definitely look at a longer tube (and maybe barrel) after I've gotten more trigger time and know exactly what my preferences are. Thanks, J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigS. Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Nordic shows the length of their tubes in inches as well as how many rounds extra rounds. the M2 has a 3 round capacity . A +5 tube will be flush with the barrel. You can always buy a longer tube and spring to swap out if you want to increase the capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrispies Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Nordic shows the length of their tubes in inches as well as how many rounds extra rounds. the M2 has a 3 round capacity . A +5 tube will be flush with the barrel. You can always buy a longer tube and spring to swap out if you want to increase the capacity. Perfect-- I'll play around on their website in the future. I guess I was just tired last night and didn't even think to check there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loneranger04 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Addressing the choke tube question, I'd rather go extended to protect the end of the barrel and makes it easier to change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markhawkeyeordnance Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 +1 for the extended choke tubes - Briley makes some great ones... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrispies Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Hhmmm... Will definitely consider that then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrispies Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Curious what your guys' opinions are on the extended ported tubes. I'm looking at the Briley but I'm sure there's other quality makers. Do the ports actually work on muzzle flip, or just marketing? (fyi, if there's one out there that actually works to control muzzle flip rather than general recoil, I'd be interested in hearing about it.) Thanks, J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunCat Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 The ported choke tubes do little, if anything, for recoil/muzzle rise. The real purpose of the ports is to slow the wad and help shot patterning. Barrel porting can help (a little) with muzzle rise - but check into what this does for muzzle flash for your HD gun and know that it general moves you into “open” class in most 3-gun and related competitions. (Using a ported choke tube will land you in open class in most competitions also) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrispies Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 GunCat, thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxymajor Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Why do you want the mag tube to be flush with the muzzle?Don't worry about tube sticking out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrispies Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 LOL! Secondary use as a really blunt bayonet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Nordic +5 for camping Nordic +9 for 3 gunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therealkoop Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Does the +9 also give 12 round capacity with the Versmax? Sorry, dont want to hijack, but the question doesnt deserve its own thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrispies Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Standard Versamax is also 3+1, so basically just add 3+? and you get your capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therealkoop Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Thanks, was unsure of the standard capacity, since my VM came with 8+1 round cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midengine3sgte Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 good info guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarpenter82 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Xrail for home defense and bears (can never have too many shells on the ready) +9 for competitions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sterling White Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 +6 on my 21" Benelli's from NC. You can run longer but the guys are likely to tie a line and put a bobber on it for you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D__ Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 +9 on my 18.5" Havent got the right lure combo yet but im working on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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