jobob Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 I'm taking my new SLP Mk 1 to Ironman this year, shooting in TS division. I thought some extra tube length would be in order, so I installed a 4 round extension, bringing mag capacity to 12. I can see where the extra capacity may come in handy, but since I can start with only 9 in the gun, the extra cap becomes a little less important. I'd like everyone's opinion on just how worthwhile the extra 3 rounds (had a Nordic +1 on it before) considering the reduction in handling characteristics. I'm thinking of going back to the +1. What are your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveo Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Dumb question you start with 9 in the gun but are you allowed to add more on/after the buzzer? If you are I'd keep the extra length + 3 tube and load the 3 as soon as the timer goes off if thats legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon49erfan Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 a 12 rd tube is ideal for me. 8 in tube and one in gun means I can quad load right from the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakman Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Absolutely keep the +4 extension on there. You start with no more than 9 in the gun, but once the buzzer goes off, GAME ON! There are many occasions that as soon as that buzzer goes off, I stuff 4 more on the tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amccallister Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 The 12 rounder is the way to go. I use the full capacity of mine at almost every match I go to, and I've seen very few stages where the extra length was a disadvantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterrdy Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 12 round with quad load especially if playing 3 Gun Nation rules, a 10 rounder with weak hand or load 2 is not that bad and it handles easier. lots of stages you can pick it up load 4 and finish the stage vs having to start and stop mainly on stand and deliver type stages. if you moving its not as big a deal just keep it topped off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobob Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Thanks! Just curious as to what you guys thought. I really don't care for the handling characteristics of the long tube. I've shot matches with a 10 rounder and didn't mind that at all. Those 2 extra rounds out there just seems to make it a different gun. Perhaps a compromise with a +3 round tube would be good. I'll probably stick with the +4 though, for now. Knowing the round counts at Ironman it may be beneficial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Gene Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Even if you are limited to only 8+1 rounds in your gun period, there is advantage to at least a 10 round tube. It is easier to stuff those 8 rounds into your shotgun at speed. With a tuned spring if you are loading 8 in an 8 round tube you still seem to run into more resistance getting #8 into the gun than you do loading #8 into a 10 round tube. wg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullittmcqueen Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Most people are using 12 as the standard now. With the divisions the way they are now, either 8 or 12 is really the only two reasonable options. That being said, I like my Benelli the best with a 10 round tube that I plug to run in factory division. Like the post above, its a little easier to load and the mag tube is even with the end of my 24" barrel. I like the way the gun feels a whole lot more than when I run the 12 round tube in practical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter115 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 After having a 10 round tube on my M2 for the last 3 years, I just made the switch to 12. In fact I'm still waiting for it to get to my house. Since I started loading quads last year, on at least one or two stages at every match, I'd find myself wishing I had the 12 rounder. If you're loading quads it can be a pretty big advantage, if I was still loading 2, I'd probably just stick with the 10 rounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadeslade Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 If you haven't shot a stage where the 12 round tube is a disadvantage, you probably haven't been shooting 3 Gun very long. The emphasis on speed in 3 Gun Nation and pretty much open hoser stages dominate matches now and everybody can quad load-so, eventually someone will get around to designing a shoot house stage again with tight turns or tunnel type stages with low ports and hidden targets. Which used to be very common. I am hoping the planned match at the old Blackwater facility comes off, they have enough houses to do all that and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobob Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 Well, I'm at a disadvantage I guess. I haven't invested the time or $ to learn quad-loading. Not even 2 at a time. I'm stuck in that prehistoric Era where we grab 4 and thumb them in one at a time! My shotgun stages could be timed with a calendar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Load 2 and now quads is something that I have been working with. I bought a Chameleon fabrics vest and now am looking to buy some quad caddies for my belt. I never for the life of me thought I could do the quads until recently after I opened up the loading port on my shotgun. Shotgun handling is actually very fun. Wish I had the money to shoot my shotgun all day long, lol. If a significantly challenged person such as myself can do it, I am sure anyone can. By challenged I mean mentally and hell, I'm just not that coordinated. I need to practice EVERYTHING I DO! No talent whatsoever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I prefer a 10 round tube. Dump barrels, spring maintenance, handling are some benefits of a 10 over a 12. I have shot one stage this year where a 12 rounds tube would have saved me a second. 10 is advantageous over 9 or 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobob Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 MarkCo, that sounds like pretty sage advice. I love this SLP because of it's light weight and quick handling. Adding a 12 round tube just changes the feel, even empty. And I have a fear of banging it into a shooting port or some other prop. I have a +2 Nordic tube I may change to. My 1st sg for 3gun was a 26" 11-87 that had a 10 round tube and the handling was fine, if a little on the heavy side. A little off topic here, but does anyone have any idea on how to keep the Nordic tube from unscrewing? I put about 50 rounds through it the other day and tube had backed out of the nut by a half turn or so. The nut itself backed out a little, too. Blue Loctite maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Donald Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 MarkCo, that sounds like pretty sage advice. I love this SLP because of it's light weight and quick handling. Adding a 12 round tube just changes the feel, even empty. And I have a fear of banging it into a shooting port or some other prop. I have a +2 Nordic tube I may change to. My 1st sg for 3gun was a 26" 11-87 that had a 10 round tube and the handling was fine, if a little on the heavy side. A little off topic here, but does anyone have any idea on how to keep the Nordic tube from unscrewing? I put about 50 rounds through it the other day and tube had backed out of the nut by a half turn or so. The nut itself backed out a little, too. Blue Loctite maybe? Blue locktite would work, I just tighten everything right before I pre-load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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