 JAD
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Posted: 4/2/2012 1:31:04 AM
I wanted to follow up on the issues that I had with my initial BDM Colt Conversion Magazine. After finally getting around to mailing my mag in, BDM promptly sent me a replacement which I had the opportunity to shoot for the first time on Friday. Initially, I was a little disturbed because I was having failures- though nowhere near as many (or the tseverity) that I was having with the first mag. Looking at the malfunctions, I noticed that a slight lip adjustment was needed- which I completed. I have it working about 95% now- the occasional random failurewith a slightly higher likliehood on the 2d to last round. I could probably correct that, but I'm not sure if I will since it is working well enough right now. I did notice that it is very ammo sensative, unlike the factory Colt and DPMS mags. I would probably need to change the adjustment if I wanted to change the load. Bullet profile, etc.... seems to make a difference- but after hand adjustments were made, I guess that makes sense. I'm definetely satisfied now
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SpecOps-13
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Posted: 4/2/2012 8:40:40 AM
Sorry to hear that there are still problems with the Gen III Colt Mag.
I'm using the ones for the Atchesson Bolt and they work perfect. I did a little tweaking initially and they've been fine ever since. Good Luck, Dave S |
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JAD
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Posted: 4/2/2012 11:10:44 PM
Originally Posted By SpecOps-13:
Sorry to hear that there are still problems with the Gen III Colt Mag. I'm using the ones for the Atchesson Bolt and they work perfect. I did a little tweaking initially and they've been fine ever since. Good Luck, Dave S Like I said, I'm not disappointed. The Colt is a different platform than the others. Once you get into hand adjustments, thee is going to be a period of getting it perfect. In time, I might get there. If not, it'll be fun to rip some extra rounds off...It is a little different and I respect that. If I really were concerned, I would probably buy one of Atchesson based units and some BDM hi-caps. A lot of people at our club use them successfully. I would have no problem buying more BDM products in the future. In fact, I probably will. 
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SpecOps-13
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Posted: 4/3/2012 8:48:02 AM
[Last Edit: 4/3/2012 8:49:48 AM by SpecOps-13]
BDM has always led the pack with their products. I use many different Atchesson Conversions and
a variety of mags. BDM's Billet Mag for those kits are the best Magazines ever made for them.... The X-Form Mag isn't far behind...... Good Luck with your Colt. They're all Fun too shoot.... Dave S |
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Posted: 9/16/2012 4:35:45 PM
Anyone else have any input on the GenIII Colt conversion BDSM mags? I finally saw they were available (hadn't checked in a while) and am planning on getting some.
What feed lip adjustment are you doing? How is the fit into various magwells, esp. LMT? Any other tips y'all can offer? |
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