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Posted: 4/4/2023 8:06:28 PM EDT
Hey FNC owners, I have a dozen 80's FN made FNC 30rd Mags and like the FNC, the Mags are "tanks" and just go on and go on, just like my 1982 (bought in 1983) FNC Battle Rifle (17.7 inch barrel, not the carbine).
Well the followers are getting "tired", as you know FNC's are very hard on Mag followers, so I am asking if anyone has found steel M16/AR15 follower replacements that aren't an Arm and a Leg Brandon Era price? I'd like M16/AR15 followers, so I can also use them in any of my collection of M16's, M4's and AR-15's and will activate the Bolt Catch. (FNC's don't have a M/AR type Bolt Catch, so FNC mags don't have that "lip" at the back of the follower). Alternatively, has any of you FNC owners found a M/AR Polymer(or similar material) Follower that you've used that will hold up to extended use in the FNC and fits the FN made Mags? I do a LOT of Long Range Match shooting with my FNC, so the Followers HAVE TO BE Reliable and Long Term Robust. Appreciate your feedback! I'd upload a couple photo's of my FN Baby, but just noticed this Forum doesn't host pic uploads. Doesn't everone else (forums) do that by now??? |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 4/4/2023 9:55:33 PM EDT
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Post pics of FNC's!
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Posted: 4/4/2023 10:04:47 PM EDT
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@ContraHQ
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Posted: 4/5/2023 9:31:06 AM EDT
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I ended up selling my FNC.
Has the OP tried working with CETME L mags, they have a steel follower (but like the FNC they will not engage the BHO in the AR platform). Might be worth an experiment to replace your worn out followers with the CETME L followers (assuming they fit). https://www.apexgunparts.com/cetme-l-30rd-magazine-steel-5-56mm-very-good.html |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 4/7/2023 3:17:20 PM EDT
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I've never had issue with any USGI mag in the FNC. Steel mags are too heavy for me.
I generally don't use plastic mags in anything I own though. |
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Posted: 4/8/2023 8:29:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ContraHQ: I ended up selling my FNC. Has the OP tried working with CETME L mags, they have a steel follower (but like the FNC they will not engage the BHO in the AR platform). Might be worth an experiment to replace your worn out followers with the CETME L followers (assuming they fit). https://www.apexgunparts.com/cetme-l-30rd-magazine-steel-5-56mm-very-good.html The CETME L mags were legendarily bad though |
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Posted: 4/8/2023 8:54:05 AM EDT
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I have not had an issue with any quality mag in my FNC. I was given some of those e-lander steel mags and have relegated them to the FNC as they feel like the original FN mag. You are only asking about followers. I assume since you are in CA and can’t buy mags. Just try some Magpul followers and see how they do. CMMG used to make stainless followers. Maybe there are still some out there somewhere.
Good luck and post some pics. |
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Posted: 4/8/2023 10:16:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vellnueve: The CETME L mags were legendarily bad though Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vellnueve: Originally Posted By ContraHQ: I ended up selling my FNC. Has the OP tried working with CETME L mags, they have a steel follower (but like the FNC they will not engage the BHO in the AR platform). Might be worth an experiment to replace your worn out followers with the CETME L followers (assuming they fit). https://www.apexgunparts.com/cetme-l-30rd-magazine-steel-5-56mm-very-good.html The CETME L mags were legendarily bad though Given MarColMar cocked the magwell a few degrees when making their receivers (visible in their flat pics), it's not entirely clear if the Spanish mags were inherently bad or if they were saddled w/ a magwell that was badly engineered. |
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Posted: 4/8/2023 3:29:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher: Given MarColMar cocked the magwell a few degrees when making their receivers (visible in their flat pics), it's not entirely clear if the Spanish mags were inherently bad or if they were saddled w/ a magwell that was badly engineered. No I mean the Spanish military had plenty of mag problems as well. |
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Posted: 4/8/2023 5:08:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vellnueve: No I mean the Spanish military had plenty of mag problems as well. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vellnueve: Originally Posted By backbencher: Given MarColMar cocked the magwell a few degrees when making their receivers (visible in their flat pics), it's not entirely clear if the Spanish mags were inherently bad or if they were saddled w/ a magwell that was badly engineered. No I mean the Spanish military had plenty of mag problems as well. Again, it's not clear if the problem was the magazines themselves or the magwell. |
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Posted: 4/8/2023 9:18:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vellnueve: The CETME L mags were legendarily bad though Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vellnueve: Originally Posted By ContraHQ: I ended up selling my FNC. Has the OP tried working with CETME L mags, they have a steel follower (but like the FNC they will not engage the BHO in the AR platform). Might be worth an experiment to replace your worn out followers with the CETME L followers (assuming they fit). https://www.apexgunparts.com/cetme-l-30rd-magazine-steel-5-56mm-very-good.html The CETME L mags were legendarily bad though I am aware the CETME L mags have a bad reputation. OP was asking about steel followers. I mentioned the CETME mags had steel followers, but am not sure if they would fit. |
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