2019 SA-22 Peened Mag Tube won’t unscrew

Discussion in 'Firearm Maintenance, Modification, Safety And Trou' started by aquapaddler, Dec 9, 2019.

  1. aquapaddler

    aquapaddler Copper BB

    Just purchased a 2019 SA-22 Grade II and having some additional scroll work done. I have disassembled down to the receiver and Mag tube; however, the mag tube has been Factory peened and won’t budge. Any suggestions? I am also calling Browning on Monday morning
  2. aquapaddler

    aquapaddler Copper BB

    Called Browning.

    1. The new SA-22’s have staked magazine tubes
    2. Browning is also using a thread sealant (Loc-tite equivalent) for the mag tubes into the receiver.

    Removing will require using a heat gun to break the sealant. Reseating the tube will require exact precision.

    Bottom line- Browning does not recommend removing the mag tube. Not a surprise there.

    Hopes this helps someone else.

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