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Really? I thought it would only need proofing to sect 2 not proofing to "not sect 2"

 

However the op may be in Ireland where it's somewhat different I think everything inc an airgun is FAC but you can have a handgun.......

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Because removing a crimp in the uk is illegal (potentially) its probably best not discussed in public but I am sure a phone call to your local berretta dealer will clarify the options new mag tube being obvious solution seems odd to have sold you a uk sect 2 spec one in the first place and not a normal 5 shot ??? Try a us based forum as they have state 2state variations and quarry restrictions related to magazine size so probably more au fair with the procedure as they don't have a 5 year term hanging over them for doing it.

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I may be wrong, but I think the maximum capacity of most standard, un-restricted Beretta tubes is 3 i.e. giving you a 4 shot.

 

Going to section 1 for an extra round probably not worth the effort.

Very significant modifications required, probably including fore-stock in increase this capacity.

 

If you are keen to maximise capacity, consider Practical Shotgun as a discipline. Can then legally own a 14-shot !!!

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I may be wrong, but I think the maximum capacity of most standard, un-restricted Beretta tubes is 3 i.e. giving you a 4 shot.

 

Going to section 1 for an extra round probably not worth the effort.

Very significant modifications required, probably including fore-stock in increase this capacity.

 

If you are keen to maximise capacity, consider Practical Shotgun as a discipline. Can then legally own a 14-shot !!!

Laws of NI are different! http://www.psni.police.uk/index/advice-and-legislation/firearms/advice_firearms_know_the_law.htm

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You might be lucky and expand the crimp out but normally they are quite deep and the actual crimp may be work hardened, That will mean the metal is harder than a woodpeckers lips and the dent expander will not work just distorting the mag tube, Forget raising the crimp and fit a new mag tube.

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Laws of NI are different!

 

Ok, I take your point on that, nevertheless most modern Berettas will not go beyond 4 shot.

In UK, a crimp in the tube is used, many just require the factory installed plastic spacer

to remain in place. This likely still need to be removed, instructions given in the Beretta

handbook.

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Pain in the bum to do on a 391. easier to get a new mag tube. i looked into it a while ago but couldnt unscrew my mag tube so thought better of it. i will just add a FAC shotgun when im more flush.

 

You need to heat the joint to melt the glue in the thread of the mag and the receiver.

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