I recently acquired an older Winchester 1300 12 gauge. And since I could, I decided to add the longest mag tube extension that I could find. Which was a 5 rounder from Choate Machine and Tool.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/442139 ... round-blue
I have done business with Choate in the past, and their customer service is second to none. Every time I have ever contacted them about anything, they've always treated me like I was the only customer they had, and little things like that goes a long way with me.
Even when I had trouble with one of their MP5 K folders, they took care of me and gave me a no questions asked replacement free of charge (although I did ship it to them on my dime). But that is not a complaint. I have always been 100% satisfied with them and am glad to be a repeat customer.
Installation of the extended tube is straightforward and is so easy a cave man can do it. It comes with everything you need.
An extended tube and spring, new follower (which I didn't use and will explain why in a minute) and a tube clamp that also incorporates a sling attachment.
Since my particular gun came camo'd from the factory, I had to paint the blued steel tube to match just because I'm OCD like that.
BUT, in order to insert a full 10 rounds in the tube, I had to use the original Winny follower. I tried using the Choate follower and would've preferred it because it is a bright orange, but for the life of me, I could only get 9 rounds in there until I thought to use the OEM follower.
Totally unrelated to the review, I also picked up an extended carlson improved cylinder choke so I can use slugs, and installed a tritium front bead on the vent rib.
Before
After
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/442139 ... round-blue
I have done business with Choate in the past, and their customer service is second to none. Every time I have ever contacted them about anything, they've always treated me like I was the only customer they had, and little things like that goes a long way with me.
Even when I had trouble with one of their MP5 K folders, they took care of me and gave me a no questions asked replacement free of charge (although I did ship it to them on my dime). But that is not a complaint. I have always been 100% satisfied with them and am glad to be a repeat customer.
Installation of the extended tube is straightforward and is so easy a cave man can do it. It comes with everything you need.
An extended tube and spring, new follower (which I didn't use and will explain why in a minute) and a tube clamp that also incorporates a sling attachment.
Since my particular gun came camo'd from the factory, I had to paint the blued steel tube to match just because I'm OCD like that.
BUT, in order to insert a full 10 rounds in the tube, I had to use the original Winny follower. I tried using the Choate follower and would've preferred it because it is a bright orange, but for the life of me, I could only get 9 rounds in there until I thought to use the OEM follower.
Totally unrelated to the review, I also picked up an extended carlson improved cylinder choke so I can use slugs, and installed a tritium front bead on the vent rib.
Before
After
