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3/31/2019 11:56:39 PM EDT
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Started modifying my prototype mag today, and got the size just right.  Now to cut and bend the tabs, smash the insertion bump, and recut the mag catch notch.  BTW, there is a nice smooth blued finish on the mags underneath the rough textured finish.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/432342/IMG_5116_JPG-897085.JPG

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It looks like you nailed it on the length and (re)-profile of the base angle; great workmanship so far! I can’t wait to see the finished magazine.
4/1/2019 7:16:48 AM EDT
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M16Indiana, what did you use to cut yours?  Hacksaw? Dremel? Something else?
4/1/2019 8:49:35 AM EDT
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M16Indiana, what did you use to cut yours?  Hacksaw? Dremel? Something else?
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I used a Dremel "thin cut" cut off wheel
4/1/2019 9:06:31 AM EDT
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I used a Dremel "thin cut" cut off wheel
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That's what I will use then.  The angle looks different too, can you tell us how far up the magazine body you marked the front and rear?  Looks like less for the front and more for the rear.
4/1/2019 10:09:04 AM EDT
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That's what I will use then.  The angle looks different too, can you tell us how far up the magazine body you marked the front and rear?  Looks like less for the front and more for the rear.
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The front of the magazine is 13mm from the top of the feed lips to the bottom edge.  The back side of the original magazine is 14.5mm from the top of the feed lips to the bottom edge. I suggest sanding off (I used 1000 grit sandpaper) the rough finish on the bottom of the mag so that your sharpie lines will show up.
4/1/2019 10:54:13 PM EDT
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Here is the finished product.  My PermaSlik is old and the finish came out a bit blotchy.  I'll call this one "used" and put new PermaSlik on my next one for a "new" finish:

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4/2/2019 12:54:44 PM EDT
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More info on brownells 25 round magazine, for those interested.

Weighs exactly 7 ounces on my digital scale. By comparison brownell's steel 20 round waffle magazine weighs 4.4 ounces, a regular 20 round GI aluminum magazine weighs 2.8 ounces, and a GI aluminum 30 rounder weighs around 4 - 4.4 ounces depending on what type of spring / follower it has.
4/21/2019 11:18:40 AM EDT
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I've been out of the retro game sonce since the Commies banned everything here so forgive my ignorance, but does someone sell beautiful uppers & furniture's like the gun in the photo?
4/21/2019 11:34:48 AM EDT
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I've been out of the retro game sonce since the Commies banned everything here so forgive my ignorance, but does someone sell beautiful uppers & furniture's like the gun in the photo?
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I've been out of the retro game sonce since the Commies banned everything here so forgive my ignorance, but does someone sell beautiful uppers & furniture's like the gun in the photo?
John Thomas at Retro Arms Works does the furniture painting custom... along with anything else you can dream up.

However, there's no "off the rack" builds.  You can't just pick off a list, and there is a cost above the norm for custom work.  He's an artist/magician.

I got this one in the EE, but I just sent a new A1 stock along with my BRN-10 furniture to him to work his furniture magic.  I want this dissy to have an A1 length stock.

His basic gunsmithing prices are more than reasonable, but the paintjobs take talent and he's the only game in town.

On the other hand, in the AR15 world, everyone has seen it all, but nothing turns heads like a John Thomas build.

I applaud Brownells for their retro line, but they can't touch John's attention to detail.

http://www.retroarmsworks.com

Grab a box of tissues and check out his gallery.
4/21/2019 12:56:00 PM EDT
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John Thomas at Retro Arms Works does the furniture painting custom... along with anything else you can dream up.

However, there's no "off the rack" builds.  You can't just pick off a list, and there is a cost above the norm for custom work.  He's an artist/magician.

I got this one in the EE, but I just sent a new A1 stock along with my BRN-10 furniture to him to work his furniture magic.  I want this dissy to have an A1 length stock.

His basic gunsmithing prices are more than reasonable, but the paintjobs take talent and he's the only game in town.

On the other hand, in the AR15 world, everyone has seen it all, but nothing turns heads like a John Thomas build.

I applaud Brownells for their retro line, but they can't touch John's attention to detail.

http://www.retroarmsworks.com

Grab a box of tissues and check out his gallery.
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Thanks
5/9/2019 2:13:58 PM EDT
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They are definitely about 1/2" longer and the angle is a little off, but I wonder if that was necessary to make them reliable?
5/9/2019 2:33:21 PM EDT
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Maybe down the road.
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Please and thank you.  If that would be possible without negatively impacting reliability... it would be amazing.

Sorry for raising the dead with this thread.

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