bigkyle72 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Just because it's inertia, doesn't mean it has benelli's track record. It is a nice gun, I've shot it personally...but they run finicky especially for those who can't help but rape things with a dremel. I think you don't hear much about them because the jury is still out. Personally I have no desire to switch from Benelli, but if I did it's going to be after some of these new kids have been around the block a few times. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk is that if you rape the loading port with a dremel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambluemax Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Yep, the lifter is a pretty finicky beast too if you mess with it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 (edited) -Most guns need a bigger bolt release, and charging handle, not this one because of the autoload -AUTO LOAD feature!!!! This is why I bought this shotgun Click on pic to see vid of autoload feature Autoload is great. It's nice to not have to change my reload based on rounds left in the gun. I usually strong-hand quad load but here is my weak-hand load using the Autoload feature for when I need just one more round. Rounds in the shell carrier are turned the opposite direction from where they would be positioned for a traditional weak-hand load. Here is Autoload (on a Browning Gold) in action loading 4 on an empty gun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JN-KF-5JEQ#t=43 Edited April 21, 2014 by alma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkyle72 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Yep, the lifter is a pretty finicky beast too if you mess with it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ya thats why im not gonna mess with it. The lifter is so close to the follower I cant get my thumb in there anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkyle72 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 t they run finicky especially for those who can't help but rape things with a dremel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Why would opening up the loading port cause the auto load feature to be finicky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadeslade Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 That AutoLoad looks cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkyle72 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 So I finished up my loading port and "dremel raped it" as someone on here said. I used files for the most part but def used a dremel too. I too some off, wanted to take more off, did it, then wanted more so I did it. Now it loads SOOOOO easy and the auto load is still working 100% so I don't know what ambluelux was talking about but it's working fine Stock V1 V2 Final: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alma Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 That looks awesome! What barrel length and extension size did you go with? I have a 28" A5 shipping to my FFL and I am think an 11 round tube will be close to flush. I already have a +1 and +2 for when a couple more would be useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Guys...keep in mind that the only thing holding the barrel on the gun IS the magazine tube where it threads into the receiver and the mag tube nut. Cutting the area at the receiver can only weaken that connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
openclassterror Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Good call Patrick- I was looking at that and cringing a little myself before I saw your reply. Hopefully enough left to hold it together, but I wouldn't shoot any magnums through it for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co-exprs Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Yeah, I have to agree with Pat. It's cool, but a little aggressive for my taste. Also... a hand file goes a long ways to making those chamfers straight and uniform. I always do my rough work with a hand file and then clean up with a dremel and an aluminum oxide, rubber tip or polishing wheel. I'm sure the gun loads and shoots awesome, I just feel that if I'm gonna violate the receiver of a $1200 gun I want it to look as good as I can make it look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkyle72 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Tommy Thacker has been running his like that for years with no problem as I think he has more taken on then I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkyle72 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 I might get a tig welder in there and welded the magazine tube on so there is no chance for anything to happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkyle72 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 That looks awesome! What barrel length and extension size did you go with? I have a 28" A5 shipping to my FFL and I am think an 11 round tube will be close to flush. I already have a +1 and +2 for when a couple more would be useful. Thanks, it's a 26" barrel and it holds 10+1, the tube sticks out about 2" past the barrel so you would be about flush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 To clarify, about flush with a 10+1 NC tube on a 28" gun? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
openclassterror Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Is the receiver steel or aluminum? I would be a lot more comfortable with that if you told me it was steel. I just assumed aluminum, until I saw the TIG comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Receiver is AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkyle72 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 To clarify, about flush with a 10+1 NC tube on a 28" gun? ThanksCorrect the Nordic 10+1 will (should) be flush. My Nordic tubes sticks about 2.5 on my 26" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amccallister Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) Tommy Thacker has been running his like that for years with no problem as I think he has more taken on then I do. There is a picture in the Task Force Dagger thread of Thacker's shotgun in pieces. The magazine tube broke off and the barrel fell off. I guess this has happened several times to different people, I saw it happen to Ravin Perry at a local match last weekend with his Versamax. My gun is pretty agressively opened up and I did cut into the mag tube. No problems so far, but I plan on removing the tube to inspect for cracks every time I break it down for cleaning now. Edited May 1, 2014 by amccallister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I saw that picture as well. It makes me a little nervous but either way u am picking up my new A5 tomorrow we will see how it goes. My only consolation is that a will likely be abusing mind way less since I won't be throwing it into nearly as many dump barrels as the pros do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkyle72 Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Really? Daum...Can someone pose a pic?!?! Ill guess Ill be busting out the Tig and making sure this doesnt happen to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
openclassterror Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I have never seen a shotgun that didn't have a steel mag tube. TIG-ing a steel tube to an aluminum receiver is a skill I don't possess. Might check the tube with a magnet before you scrap the gun. Just sayin........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alma Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Here is mine. I have yet to shoot it. I went a little less aggressive removing material towards the forend as I would like to avoid having my new gun break in half if possible. I did remove a bit more material along the right side (looking at the gun upside down) as I strong hand quad reload on that side of the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nalapombu Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 That is one SWEET shotgun!! I have always liked and wanted an Auto 5. I've seen several over the years where people have turned them into Home Defense guns and added an extension to them and they look good too. If this new A5 was available with a 20 or 21 inch barrel, I'd be in a serious dilemma. I'd have to think long and hard on whether or not to trade or sell my basically new M1 with 21 inch barrel. I'd want it for HD use and to try 3-gun at some point in the future. Thanks for posting it. Nalajr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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