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That's embarrassing.

Thank you. I've contacted Springer Precision, Black Ice Coatings and a nearby shop, Don's Gun Shop in Ft Myers FL. I'll post which shop I went with and why and then a report once the work is complete.

Hi All, I've recently converted my Saiga. and refinished the shotgun with Aluma-Hyde II - the results were great. However, I took it out shooting yesterday, put 225+ rounds through it. Unfortunately, the paint on the barrel scraped/bubbled off in a few places. I think the barrel got hot enough to soften the Aluma-Hyde II and when I placed the shotgun down on the bench at the range, the barrel rubbed on the bench just enough to scrape off the Aluma-Hyde II. Disappointed, obviously. I did follow the instructional videos from Brownells - stripped, light sanding with grit paper, degrea

Updated: Got mine in Oct 2010. Put over 1,000 rounds through it to break it in. Just converted. All parts from Carolina Shooters Supply: 1) T.A.R.G.E.T. Auto Plug - tuned this in during one session of over 200 rounds 2) Tromix extended bolt on handle 3) Conversion kit #2: Tapco stock, Tromix DIY trigger guard, Hogue grip upgrade - the Hogue grip rocks! 4) Bolt-hold-open kit - replacement plate which is notched to accommodate the safety lever. 5) Axis-pin retaining plate - The safety lever would not fit in when using this. The hole for the safety lever would not line up with

Got mine in Oct 2010. Put over 1,000 rounds through it to break it in. Just converted yesterday. All parts from Carolina Shooters Supply: 1) T.A.R.G.E.T. Auto Plug - tuned this in during one session of over 200 rounds 2) Tromix extended bolt on handle 3) Conversion kit #2: Tapco stock, Tromix DIY trigger guard, Hogue grip upgrade - the Hogue grip rocks! 4) Bolt-hold-open kit - replacement plate which is notched to accommodate the safety lever. 5) Axis-pin retaining plate - The safety lever would not fit in when using this. The hole for the safety lever would not line up with the h