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Posted: 6/13/2017 9:29:37 PM EDT
I came in to inquire about Forbus Tactical ambi mag catches when I noticed Another thread one page 1 about an AU ambi mag release. Did the patent on the Norgon expire and cause this flood of copies? I was curious about the Forbus because the local shop has them for $50 less than a Norgon. I bought one to mess with, seems like a pretty good copy on the outside.
Side by side with a Norgon, I have a few more pictures in the album, I believe you can access them. |
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Posted: 6/13/2017 9:52:09 PM EDT
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I have a Norgon and an AU.
The AU was 1/3 the price and 9/10th the Quality 
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Posted: 6/16/2017 11:05:45 PM EDT
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I have a Norgon and a Battle Steel(actually three of them). The Norgon is a little bit smoother but not enough to justify the extra price. Time will tell if I still feel this way after using the Battle Steel units more.
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Posted: 6/16/2017 11:10:59 PM EDT
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I just bought 2 from Botach (no problems) at $19.99 each, free shipping. Little sticky in the slot on a couple of Andersons. Spikes punisher didn't like them.
Otherwise, they seem solid. And I do have a Norgon for comparison. |
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Posted: 6/17/2017 1:15:07 AM EDT
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Do these make pressing the bolt hold open a bit more difficult to access?
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Posted: 6/17/2017 4:01:32 PM EDT
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Do these make pressing the bolt hold open a bit more difficult to access? |
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Posted: 6/17/2017 6:04:31 PM EDT
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Do these make pressing the bolt hold open a bit more difficult to access? |
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Posted: 6/17/2017 11:16:28 PM EDT
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Do these make pressing the bolt hold open a bit more difficult to access? |
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Posted: 6/18/2017 12:37:45 AM EDT
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I have the Norgon in my Noveske SBR, and 4 AUs.
I wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend the AU ambi releases. My LMT SBR, my wife's SR-15 stripped lower build, a Noveske forged N4 build, and my Daniel Defense/SR-15 E3 rifle all have the AU. Very good piece to add to a gun. |
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Posted: 6/18/2017 12:41:07 AM EDT
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If Norgon wasn't so greedy, they'd be standard equipment in all LPK's.
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Posted: 6/21/2017 9:58:27 AM EDT
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I too purchased the Norgon copies offered by Botach, and they work flawlessly. I had purchased a Norgon some time ago and it works no differently than the copies out there. Currently, I have them in an SBR, carbine and an A2. All the lowers are Spikes, and they have had no issue with them. I would recommend the knockoffs over the Norgon, just for the price difference.
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Posted: 6/21/2017 2:52:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/21/2017 4:57:03 PM EDT
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my Norgon knock-off doesn't provide sufficient mag engagement in my Colt-style 9mm lower. however, my genuine Norgon does, it works great in my Colt-style 9mm. i used the genuine Norgon to replace my dedicated Spikes 9mm-specific mag catch. however, the Norgon knock-off works just fine in my regular 5.56 AR's.
just one data point for this thread. |
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