Can Affinity loading port be opened up as much as an M2?

[INWdad]

I watched a YouTube video of Keith Garcia demonstrate quad loading with Taran Butler, and a very large portion of the shell's brass was exposed due to how far forward the port had been opened.

 

I opened my Affinity port to within 1/16" of the tube threads, and only a sliver of the brass above the rim is visible.

 

So does the m2 have threads that begin further forward of the port compared to the Affinity, or does Taran cut threads off the tube or grind some of them away?

[INWdad]

https://photos.app.goo.gl/1N6mguvMvC7yBPF38

 

This is my first attempt to load a photo.  Not sure if it will turn out.

 

Thanks for any info on this.  I'd like to open the port more, but not if I'm running a risk of damaging the gun.

[INWdad]

That didn't work so well

 

Trying again ...

 

 

[Frankly]

That looks pretty opened up to me.

[INWdad]

I opened up a bit more, mostly over the top of the receiver threads, enlarged a bit forward down by the lifter, and lowered the strong side a bit.  Loading is easier now.  I don't have the experience, skills, or tools that TTI does, and I think this is my limit.  Good enough for a noobs SG.

Edited May 21, 2019 by INWdad
Android keeps "correcting"

[INWdad]

 

 

Edited May 21, 2019 by INWdad
Deleting post - did not know I could edit typo - forum newbie

[doubleaay78]

You can take it a lot further forward, just be careful to not open the side opposite the shell latch too far, and keep the top portion of the follower lip intact as much as possible. An RCI Benelli 3-gun follower is a good idea as well if you take it more forward.

[INWdad]

Thanks doubleeaay78.  I opened up the port more, after getting over anxiety about cutting into the shell tube and removing some of the lip that holds the follower in place.  But after seeing others are doing it I jumped in.  Load 2s are super easy and quads are much better.  I may take it further still after practicing quads some more.