I have read several ways to remove the mag tube, but wanted to ask any experts out there before attempting to remove a mag tube on my Maverick 88 or the 590A1 that I own. I have read where Mossberg uses loctite on the mag tubes at the factory? I have read where heat from a heat gun or hair dryer might help but also wonder how to grip the tube without damaging it and how much heat to apply?
I found where Brownells has a set of pliers made for mag tube removal, but would like to hear from anyone who has every used these pliers? So I just wanted to ask any experts on the use of heat and how to apply and the various methods of gripping the mag tube without damaging it? Also would it be necessary to apply loctite with a new tube or could you just keep it tight and be able to remove it for cleaning once in awhile?
Thanks
Pilot
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I found where Brownells has a set of pliers made for mag tube removal, but would like to hear from anyone who has every used these pliers? So I just wanted to ask any experts on the use of heat and how to apply and the various methods of gripping the mag tube without damaging it? Also would it be necessary to apply loctite with a new tube or could you just keep it tight and be able to remove it for cleaning once in awhile?
Thanks
Pilot
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/sid=3287 ... 00_d_11399