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Thanks very much, MarkCO! I went ahead and got the SLP. I checked out your website and will definitely take another look when I get more advanced with what gear I feel I'm comfortable using.
Anyways, back to the SLP... Loading the 2nd or 3rd shell, I got bit hah!
I suppose in my purchasing enthusiasm I didn't notice this, but this is obviously going to have to be altered, and damn soon:
http://i45.tinypic.com/33uwpdj.jpg
I don't know why they modeled the loading gate after the devil's pitchfork, but all I know is that I currently have to push my thumb farther than the end of the gate in order to lock the shell into the magazine. The gate shut down over my thumb while I was pulling it out to load another shell, it dug in, and my thumb ripped. I bled a bit over/into the gun which was fun, kept shooting, and got to thinking about how to solve this.
I've seen websites that have a gunsmith one can send the trigger-pack/gate to to have them weld a piece over the prongs, but I'm wondering if I can do this cheaply myself? Unfortunately, I don't have many tools, especially no weld/soldering kit. I do have a simple dremel kit, and I've though about taking the bite out of those prongs.
Why FN why???
http://i45.tinypic.com/1tpzqw.jpg
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any body using a model 37 Ithaca for 3 gun
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As for the "fork" on the loading gate, yes most people weld them up. The metal is very hard. We are working on a simpler solution than welding, but as of now, that is the only answer that works long term.
Never seen an Ithaca 37 at a match, but I recall someone back East trying to make one work.
