Pclark832 Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 (edited) I just pick-up up a Remington 11-87. I need to put a +4 mag extension on it for uspsa. After looking around I see that Chaote, Nordico Components and Briley seem to be the top 3 brands. The Noric and Briley both cost about $80 but the Choate is only $45 or so and comes with a barrel clamp. Is there a big difference in all these extensions or am I just paying for the name? I like quality products and I'm willing to spend the cash to get reliability, If its justified... Is there something wrong or "cheap" about choate??? Edited August 28, 2007 by Pclark832 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman711 Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I have Choate tubes on both of my limited guns and both of my open shotguns,never had a problem. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BD Williamson Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I use Daves Metal Works on my Benelli's and not had a problem 1. Really nice craftsmanship on his product and great people to deal with. He also supports the sport!! My 2 Cs worth B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimel Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I have owned both Choate and Nordic. I'll stick with the Nordic. I have seen a bunch of the Choates break. Haven't seen a Nordic break but then Nordic hasn't been around nearly as long as Choate so time will tell on that one. No experience with the various others so can't comment on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I've used Choates for 25 years and never a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 You can drive a Ugo or you can drive a Mercedes. Nordic is a Mercedes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Choates are hit and miss. They have a very pronounced seam which can cause excessive force while loading. I would get a DMW or Nordic. Trying to sand the seam down on a Choate is a real pisseroo of a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Smith Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Choates are hit and miss. They have a very pronounced seam which can cause excessive force while loading. I would get a DMW or Nordic. Trying to sand the seam down on a Choate is a real pisseroo of a job. I had a couple of old choate tubes & they also rust along the seam & the end caps work loose, I have also had a tacstar tube seperate from the threaded nut leading to a yard sale of rounds & parts, the two Nordic tubes I use now are just superb, the extruded aluminium main tube is seamless & very light, its so clean inside it looks like the inside of a new shotgun barrel, the machine work is good & the grooves in the nut match the Benelli original very nicely. After years of using various tubes I would say Nordic are about the best I have seen. N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Bond Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 The work on a Nordic is probably over kill but they work and work well. When you compare the 3 you mention side by side the quality of the Nordic as to the other two is just as clear as Benny Hill put it, Ugo vs. Mercedes. One cool think about the Nordic is that you can unscrew the end and remove the spring from the muzzle end to clean the tube or replace the spring. This extra work and convenience well justifies the extra price you will pay for it over the other two. If you think the work on the Nordic tube is good, wait until you see the clamp. A Choate clamp is going to shoot loose within a few hundred rounds. You are going to tighten it. It will shoot loose again. Your clamp will mar the barrel and you will finally locktite it. That will work just fine until you have to take the tube off to replace the spring or clean it. The Nordic clamp on the other hand is to barrel clamps as Bager scope rings are to scopes. The extra money you spend on the Nordic stuff is going to be well worth it in the long run. Charles Bond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 How does the DMW stack up against the Nordic extensions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Shot Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 How does the DMW stack up against the Nordic extensions? I have no complaints on either, but the Nodic is much lighter. I wouldn't hesitate to use either (I use both). 5Shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Nordic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout454 Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Another plug for the Nordic... When you practice reloads, unscrew the end cap, remove the spring and stuff practice rounds in to it to your hearts content. You never have to "unload" it. Just tip it forward and dump them out on the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacMan Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 After using the Nordic for a few months, I must say they'd hit a home run with their design and build quality. I'd used choate & SRM tubes in my Browning and Benelli, they don't even come close to Nordic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobob Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 I've used Choate, Nordic, and Tac Star. I'd rate Choate at the bottom. The interior surface on mine is rough, and like was said above the joint between the extension and factory tube is less than smooth. I've had good luck with the Tac Star. The interior surface is smooth, even shiny, and feeding seems to be smooth. Nordics are the Cadillac. Wonderfully made and function as good as it gets. More expensive, but you pay for the best. I have no experience with Briley, but it's a good name and should be a good product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 I had a Choate tube come apart on me during a match. Like what others have said, the weak point is the collar/tube seam. Back in the day, Choate was the only game in town so I fixed it by welding the two pieces back together. More (and higher quality) choices are available today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLG8R Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 +1 on the Nordic. Staff very helpful and are active in the sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2moto Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 The only tubes I've ever used were from DMW. They have lasted for a number of years no dings or issues of any kind. Well worth the $$$. I'm sure the others are good too. DMW supports the shooting sports not only in product and services but gives his time as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Got my Nordic in a couple days ago. Ran it yesterday. Absolutely flawless, feather-light, and build like a brick ... well .... you get the idea. The best part of all is that the Nordic has a threaded end cap that is drilled. My tube makes my 1100 a 9+1 shotgun, but that threaded cap makes it SUPER easy to install a 1 round plug in the form of a cap screw that doesn't reduce my free spring length. Thanks Nordic (& Trubl) ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hostetter Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 I prefer the Daves Metal Works and use them on all my shotguns........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Have Briley and Nordic. Both are great. Just feeling a Choate and it's a no. My 15 round tube on the 1100 is a custom part from a friend. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B UK Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 (edited) Do Nordic make a tube for the Stoeger M2000? If not do you know what the thread is on the Nordic tube? Martin Edited September 30, 2007 by Martin B UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 +1 for Nordic, customer service second to none. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dunlop Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 I just bought an M2 20guage and was going to put a factory extension on it, are they no good? Thanks, P.D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itento Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I just added a Nordic (11 +1) on my JP 11-87 and its slick. Rather than plug the hole in the cap with a screw (for a 1 shot plug) I epoxied a short peice of 1/2' pvc in the end. The hole stays open (to let out the air as you shove a Nordic 8 round stick of shells in) , is light, and lets the spring run all the way to the end of the cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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