Fixed mag

[johnplav]

I have a few featureless ARs and a few more that I accidently dropped into Lake Ontario... but I’m gonna bite the bullet on the next build and use a fixed mag.  What is everyone using and why did you choose it?  (I didn’t want to highjack Chef’s glorious thread).

[Lawdwaz]

I thought this thread was going to be about repairing a broken mag.   Silly me.........

[johnplav]

Just now, Lawdwaz said:

I thought this thread was going to be about repairing a broken mag.   Silly me.........

All these broken 30 round mags only hold 10, or is it 7... they need to be fixed. 

[loworange88]

I used a Mean Arms mag lock.  Works great and once installed, it cannot be taken out unless you plan on getting a drill.  Seemed like the most straight forward, no fuzzy area method to me.

[moog5050]

Depends on how easily you want to be able to convert back to a releasable mag if you choose.  The maglock turned upside down when installed and a dab of epoxy works.  DD ranch needs to be drilled to remove so its a bit more difficult to go back.  If you mean which mag, I tend to use the ASC and Pmags.   What receiver is that? 

[johnplav]

I don't care about converting it back, my only reason to undo it would be a damaged mag. 

I just ordered a DD Ranch mag lock and I'v got a bunch of 10 round pmags, so Ill try one of those... I want to see how everything feels before making it "permanent". 

I'v got other setups for hunting and long range shooting, so this will just be a lightweight fun gun with a red dot.

@moog5050 It's a Aero Precision M4E1.  

 

 

  

[moog5050]

6 minutes ago, johnplav said:

I don't care about converting it back, my only reason to undo it would be a damaged mag. 

I just ordered a DD Ranch mag lock and I'v got a bunch of 10 round pmags, so Ill try one of those... I want to see how everything feels before making it "permanent". 

I'v got other setups for hunting and long range shooting, so this will just be a lightweight fun gun with a red dot.

@moog5050 It's a Aero Precision M4E1.  

 

 

  

You building a new upper?  What cal?  I just ordered everything for a 204 ruger and Culver is going to help work up a load.

[johnplav]

5.56  wont be anything fancy.  Lightweight, with 16 inch barrel.  

I've got a Vortex Strikefire to put on it.  

Then the next project will be upgrading the scope on my hunting AR.

What a great, expensive hobby!

[johnplav]

I can't wait to go down the road of other calibers... 

but for now its all 5.56

[Engraver99]

Mean arms mag lock with 5 round mags for hunting.

[loworange88]

19 hours ago, Engraver99 said:

Mean arms mag lock with 5 round mags for hunting.

Yes, and if you use a normal 10 round P-mag, Magpul sells a 5 round limiter that can be installed by removing the floor plate of the mag...then you can have 10 rounds again while not hunting.

[johnplav]

Here comes the parts!  Mag lock and extended take down pin are here.  

[johnplav]

What's the best epoxy to use for the mag lock? (easiest to work with/finished look)

I'v got a few types of jb weld, but if there's something better I'll get it.  Any suggestions @Gencountyzeek?

[moog5050]

5 minutes ago, johnplav said:

What's the best epoxy to use for the mag lock? (easiest to work with/finished look)

I'v got a few types of jb weld, but if there's something better I'll get it.  Any suggestions @Gencountyzeek?

I use the Easton arrow epoxy. 

[Gencountyzeek]

6 hours ago, johnplav said:

What's the best epoxy to use for the mag lock? (easiest to work with/finished look)

I'v got a few types of jb weld, but if there's something better I'll get it.  Any suggestions @Gencountyzeek?

I cant remember which 3m my buddy uses in his shop. Its a black 2 part epoxy. It settles nice and smooth.

Uses a gun and tube like this.

[johnplav]

Merry late Christmas! 

[johnplav]

Almost done.  Just need to quiet the rattle in the stock and put sights on her. Thanks for the advice! 

[grampy]

She's a beauty! Post up the range results for us!

[moog5050]

10 minutes ago, johnplav said:

Almost done.  Just need to quiet the rattle in the stock and put sights on her. Thanks for the advice! 

Looks nice John.  You throwing in an accuwedge? 

[johnplav]

1 minute ago, moog5050 said:

Looks nice John.  You throwing in an accuwedge? 

No, upper and lower fit perfect.  I just don't like the noise the collapsible stock makes.  Ill try to redneck it quiet, if not ill swap it out.

Although thanks for the heads up on the accuwedge, I didn't know about it, and I have another gun I'm gonna try it on. 

[johnplav]

Soon I'll be looking for advice on scopes for my long-range/hunting AR. 

(Unless I win one at Culvers banquet!!)

[moog5050]

9 minutes ago, johnplav said:

No, upper and lower fit perfect.  I just don't like the noise the collapsible stock makes.  Ill try to redneck it quiet, if not ill swap it out.

Although thanks for the heads up on the accuwedge, I didn't know about it, and I have another gun I'm gonna try it on. 

Gotcha - there is another Quigley Ford scope on the gun board!

[Culvercreek hunt club]

6 hours ago, moog5050 said:

Gotcha - there is another Quigley Ford scope on the gun board!

and one in the live auction

 

[johnplav]

 

6 hours ago, moog5050 said:

Gotcha - there is another Quigley Ford scope on the gun board!

 

3 minutes ago, Culvercreek hunt club said:

and one in the live auction

 

That would certainly class up my ugly featureless AR 

[Culvercreek hunt club]

14 minutes ago, johnplav said:

 

 

That would certainly class up my ugly featureless AR 

https://quigleyford.com/product/long-range-scopes/4-16x50-second-focal-plane-scope/

 

can upgrade to the 5-20x for the difference in the  MSRP if you are a winner of either.  There has been years that that scope doesn't go during the gun board and I can't figure it out. The optics are stellar. 

Edited March 6, 2020 by Culvercreek hunt club