mark1969

Yes I think a second SXP would be my choice. They are not too expensive new, and I might be cheeky and see if the RFD can do any deal with an extension tube. I will look for SH, they do pop up and often with low usage and as you say I might get lucky. Just need to find somewhere for another cabinet that Mrs won't spot, or buy a bigger one and just replace it and hope she doesn't notice ha ha.

It does seem very grey, I think more research is required. I fully agree that there is not really much need for a S1 for Wild Fowl, in my case it is just trying to keep the number of firearms held down a little bit. I need to keep my OU (not something I want to take out in mud) as I do a bit of coaching and the S1 would be a big No No there. So having to keep an S2 pump also is a pain, but needs must and I definitely do not want to test things in court!! Maybe I need to contact BASC and see what their take is, before I spend any money.

Really? They seem to sell enough in various camo patterns and I am sure there are a couple I know of in use. Have to find the relevant bit of the act and let them know. All very much a pain in the bum, looks like I will have to keep my S2 and get a separate S1, I had hoped to avoid that as cabinet space it getting to be a premium and I am sure my good lady will not be impressed with another box on the wall !!! OK so looking at the act it specifically says Automatic or Semi-Automatic, as the SXP is a pump action I guess there is some clarity needed.

Thanks all, pretty well sorted now. Will have to be a new gun. I very much enjoy the SXP, it is the fastest pump I have used, so I will probably buy the S1 and add a tube extension. At £399 (one for 325 if I had a slot on my ticket already) it won't break the bank. Needs to be multi-purpose and I am not a big fan or semi's out fowling so likely to stick with a pump. Will make PSG a little harder but I am sure I will live with that. Again many thanks for the thoughts and advice.

You make some very good points, especially the permanent fixing of the tube as I had not really thought about that. I think PX is going to be the way ahead as although I am tempted to try and remove the crimp the risk of destroying the tube and/or throat is too high. Shame as the gun is very smooth to use but the S1 SXP only has 4+1 so if I get that I will still need an extension tube, all costs!! Guess I need to start looking for a higher capacity alternative. Very much appreciate the comments.

That's a good idea, my problem is I have read conflicting info on the tube being screwed into the received or a friction fit retained by a plastic throat inside the receiver. Don't want to damage the throat as they seem to be hard to get.

Hi, first post here so hello to you all. Had a good look through and I can see an answer to my question, but have spent far too long reading lots of other useful stuff!! I have a Winchester SXP 2+1 and would like to fit a magazine extension and take it onto my FAC. However the existing tube is obviously crimped, does anyone know how to remove the tube from the receiver so I can either have the crimp removed or fit a replacement? Have any of you tried to remove the crimp from a mag tube, I see Brownells sell a dent removal tool but the crimp seems a bit heavy duty for that to work so does anyone knows where I might source a replacement? Thanks in advance, Mark.