cpty1 Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Was going to stick an Arredondo speed loader chute on a Benelli M2 and discovered it won't fit. After I put the plastic Tek loader insert into the Arredondo chute, it won't fit over the M2 receiver. Too narrow to even get started. I'm wondering if my Arredondo chute is out of spec or it this is a known issue with the M2. I put one of the same chutes on a M1 and it went right on with no problem whatsoever. Suppose if you have to take off material, it would be better to take it off the Arredondo part as opposed to the plastic Tek loader insert. Anybody else run into this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriss Grube Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Yep it is a major pain in the balls to get on. I took a belt sander to the plastic bracket until it would go on. I figured destroy the cheapest part. Even then it is a pain to line up but will go if you use a smaller punch to help line the pins up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeydadnu27 Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Was going to stick an Arredondo speed loader chute on a Benelli M2 and discovered it won't fit. After I put the plastic Tek loader insert into the Arredondo chute, it won't fit over the M2 receiver. Too narrow to even get started. I'm wondering if my Arredondo chute is out of spec or it this is a known issue with the M2. I put one of the same chutes on a M1 and it went right on with no problem whatsoever. Suppose if you have to take off material, it would be better to take it off the Arredondo part as opposed to the plastic Tek loader insert. Anybody else run into this? On my Luigi Benelli, I did the same as Chris did. I sanded the groove sides down until I had a snug fit. I little at a time until snug. With only one mounting pin as compared to the Remington with two mounting pins, I left my tight. Works sluck as h_ll. I also had to work on the mag tube area, for a good smooth load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 The M1 receiver is about .160 thiner than the M2. For open guns I mill about .070 from the chute & get a good fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpty1 Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 Ended up with a combination of some material removed from both the Tek bracket and the Arredondo chute. Works like a charm now and can be easily removed for cleaning if/when necessary. Scroll down this page to see the end result: Benelli M2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firematt100 Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 WOW that sucked. TIGHT FIT! Had to sand down both pieces. It fits now. Now I just have to learn to use it correctly and fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkleskiw Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 To revive an old thread and maybe help a newbie or two, is there another fix for this yet? It's been over two years since the last post. I did search, but not much recent help came up pertaining to this problem. I did look online and the only TEC LOADER out there is for the M1 (or of similar specs). Unless my searching skills have just become dull? Am I going to have to just mod the plastic bracket? What about the Arredondo chute, will that require the same modifications? I appreciate any help that is offered. Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yar1180 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 To revive an old thread and maybe help a newbie or two, is there another fix for this yet? It's been over two years since the last post. I did search, but not much recent help came up pertaining to this problem.I did look online and the only TEC LOADER out there is for the M1 (or of similar specs). Unless my searching skills have just become dull? Am I going to have to just mod the plastic bracket? What about the Arredondo chute, will that require the same modifications? I appreciate any help that is offered. Darren IIRC if you call arredondo and tell them you have a M2 they have modified ones avaliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkleskiw Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Thanks for the suggestion. That 'fixes' the Arredondo problem, I guess I'll just call TEC too and see if they have something. What have other open m2 shooters done? Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwit Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Belt sand the flat outside sides of the Tec plastic bracket approx. 1/16" on both sides till you can easily get it on the M2 receiver with the Arredondo bracket. Sand a little at a time as you want a slightly snug fit. Mounting it by itself you will see the Arredondo bracket lines up with the receiver holes just fine but when you add the TEC bracket you can't get the pin in. Only use the Arredondo pin. So then there is a LOT of figuring out where the TEC bracket is holding the Arredondo out away from the receiver and removing that plastic material till the pin will easily fit. CLUE: In your hand insert the TEC bracket into the Arredondo and observe how tightly the two fit together, especially at the front and rear points you will still be able to see when both are on the receiver. When you mount both to the receiver and the pin hole is close to lined up, check those same areas and you will find that at some spots the parts are farther apart than before. This will give you an idea of where to start removing plastic till they fit tightly together and the pin will go in EASILY. It is not necessary to remove any metal from the Arredondo bracket. It's pretty much ok if you mangle the Tec bracket some as it will still work fine. You probably bought two pair of Tec loaders so you will have a spare bracket if you really mess it up. I suggest sending the wife/girl friend on some frivilous errand while you are working on this project. I figured it was a 20 minute job and four hours later I was done. Now that you know the easy way I expect you'll be finished much sooner, say three hours, fifty five minutes - just kidding. It should not be this hard but it is - I wish you the best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Bond Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I just sent mine to Henry Avant (Saw Custom) and let him worry with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blurryvisions Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 i sanded mine down and sanded and sanded and when it was just right it all went together, make sure its not to tight, it can squeeze your reciever and cause miss feeds... trust me i learned the hard way, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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