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Smingler Barrel weight review

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#1 · (Edited)
I purchased a set of barrel weights from Ian, a.k.a. Skeet_Man, and wanted to share my experience.

Ian's weights are custom made for each set and it was a straightforward process to order via his contact page with the required measurements. Within a few hours, he confirmed that he received my request and sent me the payment instructions. I placed my order right before Thanksgiving, so lead time was approximately 1.5 weeks.

The weights fit my barrel exactly as specified and include mounting instructions to prevent any damage to your barrels. You will need some blue thread locker (or an equivalent-strength product) to secure the mounting screws. I appreciated that the weights are contoured on the back side to fit flush between the barrels and he used an electrical tape backing to help mitigate any bluing wear.

After shooting approximately 200 shells, the additional weight has worked "as advertised" to smooth out my carrier barrel's swing. While they are not the most inexpensive product out there, they are a great solution for adding weight to your barrel without damaging it or altering the aesthetic. If you have considered adding barrel weights to your gun, I recommend Ian's product.
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I bought a gun from a friend that had Ian’s weights. That was way over 10 years ago and never had an iota of issue with them.
 
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