Maverick 88 mag follower jamming

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After last shell leaves the mag tube the follower becomes stuck. Have to use a blunt object to hammer it to free it up again. Attempted to remove the mag tube but it is TIGHT! Any ideas?
 
Use a strap wrench to take the mag tube off. The threads are small and a bit fragile so be careful you don't cross thread it when you put it back on. A S&J Hardware no jam follower will fix your issue
 
Sounds like the mag tube has to come off so you can figure out why it is jamming. If you push the follower back with your finger, can you stick your other finger in there and see if there is a burr or something inside the mag tube its catching on?
 
Can't feel any burrs, all seems fairly good. I attempted to use strap wrench but it will not budge. I am guessing a gunsmith to remove this one?
 
I will try heat. This is a tough one to remove. I read online that they use some thread-locker to assemble. Thanks for the replies and help. Your info is much appreciated, kinda new to shotgunning.
 
The mag tube will come off with a strap wrench. Before using the wrench, try using a torch on the receiver where the barrel is threaded in. Less then 1 minute & you will here a little "puff" & will see a little bit of smoke. That is the red loctite burning off.
 
Finally got the tube out. Heat gun was used and a strap wrench. Thanks to BC30CAL for the suggestion of hockey tape to keep the wrench from slipping. Everyone's advice is appreciated. I will try a S&J follower. At least now I can remove the mag and clean it. Seems like a stupid thing to thread lock in the first place. Most mags need to be cleaned periodically.
 
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