Fac Pump

[shropshire dan 467]

Hi all just wandering if I got a pump action shotgun hiw do I go about having an extension tube added. I know it then becomes fac but does go on a fac certificate or shotgun certificate.

 

Thanks in advance

Dan

[SportingShooter 0]

Anything over 2+1 has to be entered on a FAC.

 

It depends on the shotgun as to how easy it is to convert. Some have aftermarket extension tubes which don't take much fitting to convert to Section 1 FAC.

 

Winchester SXP being one.

[walshie 2,804]

The mag tube is normally crimped to stop you putting more than 2 shells in it, so even with an extension tube on, you could still only put 2 in it. It's an easy enough job for a gunsmith to remove the crimp.

 

You'd also have to get it registered as a Section 1. Might be easier to buy one that;'s already S1.

[shropshire dan 467]

I've got a lovely Remington 870 practically new. So if I apply for a section 1 shotgun variation and get granted I can simply take this shotgun to a gunsmith and have an extension tube fitted.

 

Thanks again gents

[walshie 2,804]

I've got a lovely Remington 870 practically new. So if I apply for a section 1 shotgun variation and get granted I can simply take this shotgun to a gunsmith and have an extension tube fitted.

 

Thanks again gents

 

Nice guns the 870. You'd have to get a slot on your FAC first, then take it to a gunsmith to take the crimp out and register it as a S1 shotgun. I think without the crimp it will be a 4+1 gun. Then you can buy whatever length extension tubes you want. They just screw on in place of the end cap with the relevant spring and clamp.

[shropshire dan 467]

Thanks alot Walshie. Think I'll put in for section 1 shotgun and ill be happy with 4+1 thanks again

[Deker 3,491]

Thanks alot Walshie. Think I'll put in for section 1 shotgun and ill be happy with 4+1 thanks again

 

 

If you need more than the 2+1 then that sound sensible, Loooooong extension tubes holding loads of cartridges can significantly effect weight/balance!

 

[shropshire dan 467]

Just stripped the gun to clean it all and see how it works and the extension tube has been drilled towards the end

[walshie 2,804]

Just stripped the gun to clean it all and see how it works and the extension tube has been drilled towards the end

 

Might have been to insert a plug or something instead of a crimp.

[shropshire dan 467]

Oh right ok. I've tried to take out the spring retainer and spring and got it stuck halfway down the damn tube. Gonna go up field shortly and hope the recoil off a couple rounds will loosen it

[Tremo 138]

This video shows you everything that you need to know about the 870.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MprVOZrB2rY

 

You can't beat the videos from over the other side of the pond eh?? :laugh:

Edited February 20, 2016 by Tremo

[shropshire dan 467]

Haha Cheers Paul where was the 870 I didn't see it lol. Been looking at a pistol grip stock for it. Blooming loads of aftermarket parts and accessories for this shotgun

Edited February 20, 2016 by shropshire dan

[andyf 144]

One thing, once it 'morphs' from a non FAC, it can never revert to a SGC only gun.

Same as airguns.

Probably won't matter, but at least you know.

AndyF

(No deer today - bugger).

[shropshire dan 467]

Cheers Andy and gutted about the deer. If anybody has some sort of fibre optic to replace the bead let me know. The original bead in it is tiny and could do with something either bigger or more pronounced

 

Thanks again all

[Alsone 789]

Remember to keep the original tube though for swapping if you intend to shoot game birds, ducks or geese (any non pest species).

 

Many guns have a tube that's easily removable with a few tools. eg Sx3 mentioned above.

Edited February 20, 2016 by Alsone