THE_HUNTER 2 Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 OK,has anyone plugged a 5 rounder to become a 2 rounder via the basement workshop?The problem I am having is only allowing 2 shells within the mag,but still being able to cycle the action.Too much taken off I get a "3 rounder" which would be a game warden no no.What did you use for the plug,how thick and how long?Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IndyArms 10,186 Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 many options... I would say either a bent "wire", or a piece of thin, narrow plywood "the proper height" to limit spring compression. When I say wire I dont mean flexible wire... more like the stuff you need a vise and BF-pliers to bend into shape. They already do that on the 30 rounders to make them 10 rounders. 1/8th" - 3/16th" thick stuff... Cobra knows this mod better than I... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Try the wire handle off of a 5 gal. bucket, or a piece of plywood. Either will yield the raw material necessary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mavrick16o 6 Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 you could move here to virginia, we got rid of our "plug" law last season might go with the md drum this season just for kicks!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Navy87Guy 1 Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 You can also check with Cobra - at one point he was selling a wire block to limit the mag capacity. I don't know if he still does them (or if he even has the time). Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE_HUNTER 2 Posted April 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Heavy duty coat hanger I think I will try.I had a piece of pineboard I was shaving down trying to get to work but it was a failure..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6x6pinz 4 Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 I have used balsa wood in my 410 for years to plug it down. When I got the s12 I made the pieces for a couple but found Cobra's wire system to work a little better. AZ changed the rules on me and lets us use 5 rounds for the non migrating birds so most of the plugs came out anyway. Only 168 days, 18 hours, 26 minutes and 15 seconds left till opening of duck season. Got to get ready. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 I use heavy guage galvanized steel wire on my capacity limiters. Have made them for all the Saiga shotgun mags and had no complaints. They will limit the mag to two rounds and still able to insert on a closed bolt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE_HUNTER 2 Posted April 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Cool,my next project. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE_HUNTER 2 Posted April 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 How many swear words can a guy say in an hour while trying to bend a damn piece of wire to the right size and testing it in the mag,over and over.............................................................and then ripping open his thumb!I'm about to quit this project!I got it all perfect,then I wiped the spring and wire insert with oil to protect from all the hand sweat I put on them,reassembled and then I had a 4 shot mag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My patience is limited to my throwing distance! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE_HUNTER 2 Posted April 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 OK,well I found a nice flat piece of balsa wood and have a 2 shot mag now.With the right materials,its alot easier.The wire was a nightmare,the balsa very easy to work with and it is shaved to fit inside the lips of the floorplate retainer.Still gotta test fire it,but cycling and loading its all good! Life is grand when you can blast crows with a S-12! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 How many swear words can a guy say in an hour while trying to bend a damn piece of wire to the right size and testing it in the mag,over and over.............................................................and then ripping open his thumb!I'm about to quit this project!I got it all perfect,then I wiped the spring and wire insert with oil to protect from all the hand sweat I put on them,reassembled and then I had a 4 shot mag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My patience is limited to my throwing distance! That's exactly why mine are such a good deal at only 5 bucks apiece. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6x6pinz 4 Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 That's exactly why mine are such a good deal at only 5 bucks apiece. Thats why even though I had a couple of balsa plugs made I still picked up the wire ones from Cobra. Wanted to try out both ways. They both seem to work equally well but was concerned about the longevity of the balsa in the S12, never been an issue in the S410 though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Racecar_Guy 0 Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 That's exactly why mine are such a good deal at only 5 bucks apiece. Got a link as to where to place an order for some? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE_HUNTER 2 Posted April 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 Yeah cobra,never knew you had 'em! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 Sorry bout that, I thought the four different hints above was enough and I didn't want to look like a pusher. Anyone who needs any please PM me with an order and I'll give you all the details. Like I said, I make them for all the shotties and they are exactly like the Russians do theirs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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