bigbrowndog Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 This is for Dan and anyone else wondering what a modified loading port on an M1 can look like, it also shows an unmodified Nova and a modified Nova loading port. Trapr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FLG8R Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Interesting photos, thanks for posting. Some questions though..Is the purpose for ease of loading, avoidance of cutting oneself while loading, comfort while loading? Are these done on a mill, dremel, hand file? Thanks again for posting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrowndog Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 all of it was done by hand, file and sand paper. an end mill won't get the surfaces contoured and round. the purpose is all the things you mentioned. Like all things that are good, it takes time and patience to get it done right. Trapr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Thanks, Trapr! I just cut the sides with an angle cutter....for now I'm no stranger to files, Dremel tools and abrasive cloth. This will be done long before any shotgun match this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUBL Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Or if you have a mill.....this was done on a 20 gauge with a 60 degree cutter (30 degree per side) Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Or if you have a mill.....this was done on a 20 gauge with a 60 degree cutter (30 degree per side) Tim Tim, That's what I did. I didn't put the flats on like you did, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JQ- Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Like all things that are good, it takes time and patience to get it done right.Trapr It is much easier than that...just send 'er to Benny... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Like all things that are good, it takes time and patience to get it done right.Trapr It is much easier than that...just send 'er to Benny... I guess you don't have a milling machine and lathe at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JQ- Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I apologize to all you smiths...yes - I meant for us mere mortals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrowndog Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Again, the whole idea is to NOT have "corners" or straight edges. When you load WH, you are sliding your thumb across these edges and they can cut your thumb across the top of the knuckle. Yes you can open it up with a mill, but it takes elbow grease to soften and round the edges. Trapr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty556 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Again, the whole idea is to NOT have "corners" or straight edges. When you load WH, you are sliding your thumb across these edges and they can cut your thumb across the top of the knuckle. Yes you can open it up with a mill, but it takes elbow grease to soften and round the edges.Trapr Yeah, but it takes a good amount of time off of making the bevels. Mine still needs a little work still, but it is a hell of a lot better than it was from the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout454 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I want to add something to this. I've done 4 or 5 M2's and I also found that the recess where the shell latch is located is so sharp the it was cutting the side of my thumb nail off. You have to drive the pin out that holds the latch in - WATCH THE SPRING - remove the latch (actually very simple) and then smooth off the edge of the recess where the latch lives. Just the edge closest to the loading port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I want to add something to this.I've done 4 or 5 M2's and I also found that the recess where the shell latch is located is so sharp the it was cutting the side of my thumb nail off. You have to drive the pin out that holds the latch in - WATCH THE SPRING - remove the latch (actually very simple) and then smooth off the edge of the recess where the latch lives. Just the edge closest to the loading port. Basically take the thing down, and deburr the silly thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 If you only load weak hand.. why do both sides of the opening? I only did the left side.. worked well with a mill file, and a little emerycloth to smooth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrowndog Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 I did it for uniformity, and to form a funnel for when you do decide to load 1 at a time. I'm BI-dextrous trapr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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