ORIGINAL: Ern
cmryan... Looks like you are new here. Welcome abord! Here a link to another forum [hope it isn't a rules violation] and it shows a lot of good step by step information on getting inside your tank and doing some of the cosmetic mods to make your tank more accurate. The FAQ section here is also very helpful. This will help getting the outer barrel off to work on. I have read of a couple people cutting the outer barrel to lengthen it while the tanks was still assembled and while doing so cut into and ruined the inner airsoft barrel, so I don't know if I'd try it. I guess you could do it with a fine hand saw, and imagine they were using a high speed Dremel cutter of something.
Once cut the metal extension piece looks like it should slide in. The knurled ends should hold it in place and a few drops of super glue would probably be a good idea. Here's a pic showing what the barrel should be and where to cut.
Hope this helps,
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=743482
Hi Ern, Thanks for the welcome. Since getting the S&S Tiger I've spent quite some time on the forums looking at mods. I've already done the main mods to the cupola, pistol port, and rotated the barrel. I was a bit concerned with taking a hacksaw to the barrel to fit the extension in case I cut in the wrong place or made a hash of it. From what you said it sounds like a good idea to strip out the gun (again!) but it will be worth it in the end.
I note some comments about lengthening/replacing the airsoft barrel for the extension - is there a standard gauge of bronze tubing available and if so what diameter is it?
Regards,
Chris