Mosin M44, Loose Barrel Band?

jlnjca · Apr 1, 2015

Got my M44 yesterday from SOG.

Overall satisfied but I noticed that the rear barrel band is little bit loose. It can move back and forth for a short distance. See the attached pics. Is this normal? Any safety concern? Thanks for any suggestion.

Called SOG, they can do exchange but I need to pay for the return shipping. Not reasonable but it is their policy.

Reptile · Apr 1, 2015

You should definitely send it back for a replacement. Don't worry about the expense. You could pinch your finger big time on that "accident waiting to happen."

iH8DemLibz · Apr 1, 2015

That barrel band is split and allowed to slide back and forth for a reason. A well designed and much needed reason I might add.

It's works much like an expansion joint in a major highway project.

When the rifle is fired a lot in hot and humid conditions, the barrel band can expand. Preventing the barrel from warping and the stock from cracking.

It will close again when the rifle cools down or is moved to a much colder climate.

Pinching your fingers is the least of your worries if the rifle gets too hot.

jlnjca · Apr 1, 2015

So don't think this is a problem?
Thanks

iH8DemLibz said:
That barrel band is split and allowed to slide back and forth for a reason. A well designed and much needed reason I might add.

It's works much like an expansion joint in a major highway project.

When the rifle is fired a lot in hot and humid conditions, the barrel band can expand. Preventing the barrel from warping and the stock from cracking.

It will close again when the rifle cools down or is moved to a much colder climate.

Pinching your fingers is the least of your worries if the rifle gets too hot.

jlnjca · Apr 1, 2015

Thanks for your reply bro

Reptile said:
You should definitely send it back for a replacement. Don't worry about the expense. You could pinch your finger big time on that "accident waiting to happen."

lx1x · Apr 1, 2015

jlnjca said:
So don't think this is a problem?
Thanks

Non issue.. If you are concerned. Add foil between the barrel and top wood/handguard.

Reptile · Apr 1, 2015

jlnjca said:
Thanks for your reply bro

Obviously (or maybe not) my response was tongue in cheek.

iH8DemLibz · Apr 1, 2015

jlnjca said:
So don't think this is a problem?
Thanks

I don't think it's a problem at all.

90% percent of the Mosins out there look like that.

Todays date got the best of me.

Peace, Bro.

Turbohugh · Apr 1, 2015

Wow thats' not a big deal in my book. That's really just there to hold the top [not sure what it's officially called] of the foregrip onto the barrel. You can always add some drop of glue [wood glue that dries clear] to keep it from sliding around. Something that you can disassemble in the future [don't go crazy on the adhesive].
Shouldn't affect function or accuracy [or safety].

Boom Boom · Apr 1, 2015

It's toast. Send it back and ask for an even swap with a cracked T53.

jlnjca · Apr 1, 2015

Thanks all for replying. Looks like not worth sending it back. Have a good night.

yellowsled · Apr 1, 2015

Zero issue, completely normal for a mosin. Some have more some have less, I would have no concern at all. Have fun with it.

j8064 · Apr 1, 2015

yellowsled said:
Zero issue, completely normal for a mosin. Some have more some have less, I would have no concern at all. Have fun with it.

There it is. Yellowsled has spoken. :thumbsup:

When I first saw this thread I pulled a couple of my M-44's out of a safe and looked. Sure 'nuff, the barrel bands on mine have some play too. Even my M38 and 91-30's do...

It's a non-issue...

PS:

OP, if it bothers you, you could do this:
- Remove the band retaining spring and fill the hole it seats in.
- Then drill a new hole for the spring a couple of millimeters closer to where the band fits against the stock to take up some slack.

But why mess with it?
:shrug:

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