Arsenal Magazine Fitment Question

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Arsenal Magazine Fitment Question

Posted: 3/20/2006 12:51:23 PM EDT

I have two SLR-101 Arsenal AKs. In one of the AKs all my mags lock right into the mag well, the other AK allows some to lock in, but others just will not get above the mag catch and lock into position. (I suspect this is why I got a good deal on the rifle and it only came with one chinese magazine)

My question is if it is ok to just file off some of the top of the mag catch to allow all the mags to fit into the problem AK? Would this induce too much slop for the other mags that work just fine? I really didn't want to end up marking mags that work with one rifle and not the other.

Any experiance on this matter is greatly appreciated.

Posted: 3/21/2006 5:57:53 AM EDT

[#1]

Depends on the full fit picture. They also go fwd based on the notch under the front tab meeting the rec.
Fuss with them with the gun stripped to see Everywhere things fit/don't before you assign blame. I've had guns where it was the rib above the rear tab that was hitting inside..

Filing just a hair off the tail of the rear tab may be it, but take the time to be sure. The mag catch comes fwd a ways after clearing that, so resting fit will not likely change.

Posted: 3/22/2006 11:43:29 AM EDT

[#2]

Thanks for the advice RS39. I'll strip the rifle down and then diagnose it from there.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Arsenal Magazine Fitment Question

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