McClane 4 Posted July 24, 2021 Does anyone know of a NJ Gunsmith (central/south jersey) that can remove the mag tube detents using Brownell's dent raiser or something similar? I don't want to drill or grind them out and I don't want to buy an $85 tool I'm only going to need once for 10 minutes. Or, does anyone have one they're willing to rent to me? Also, I'm not looking to pound a socket down into the tube to remove the detents either. I know that's an option but not one I'm willing to utilize. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,570 Posted July 24, 2021 Do you own a socket set? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Screwball 483 Posted July 25, 2021 6 hours ago, PK90 said: Do you own a socket set? While I get that a lot of people do that, if you get a socket with sloppier dimensions… can be a pain. Besides, when you are buying a socket, the internal dimension is the only one that really matters. You can get the XS swage for about $40… that was a quick search. Unsure if you can find for cheaper, but definitely look around. https://www.xssights.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=1085847&CAT=9090 When you do it, get some grease, and lather the swage and tube up. You want it to come out as easy as possible. Hammer it in slowly, then once it is fully seated, use a brass hammer and tap the detents… which should break them away from the swage. If you can’t twist it (I used an adjustable wrench), keep hitting the detents. Once they are free, the swage will spin and come out with little effort. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,664 Posted July 25, 2021 I used a socket set for mine - was super easy. Then I added a Wilson +2 extension a Vang Comp follower.(I also replaced all the MIM and plastic bits in the bolt and trigger group with parts from an old Wing Master). The old 870 Express runs like a champ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McClane 4 Posted July 25, 2021 Thanks for the heads up, just ordered the XS swage. That’s much more palatable than the one from Brownell’s. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bt Doctur 188 Posted January 1, 2022 post an accurate ID and I can make something Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,570 Posted January 1, 2022 11 minutes ago, Bt Doctur said: post an accurate ID and I can make something Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Stu 1,922 Posted January 1, 2022 I drilled mine. No force needed and runs just fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites