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Magpul M4 Magazine Release Issue...

Jan 12, 2012 8:42am
Alright, this one's going to blow your mind. I have a magpul PTS M4. When I insert a "P-mag" (or any mag) into the magazine well, after about 2 minutes of walking or running around, the mag will just fall out. Now i've tried to fix the problem like I would with an actual AR system, but the magazine release is different, I can't just push the release button all the way in and tighten the other side. and to be honest, I dont know a shi* or two about airsoft guns. (every single one i've ever tried to work on or took apart broke) So if one of you more schooled airsoft techies could lend a help here i'd be grateful. I hope this post made sense, i'm speaking out of anger. :evil:
Jan 12, 2012 6:08pm
Might want to try slapping in the mag.
Jan 12, 2012 10:22pm
I do. Pretty hard slaps. but I can still pull the magazine out of the well without even engaging the release button.
Jan 12, 2012 10:49pm
Is there alot of side to side play? This will allow the mag to fall off the mag catch and drop from the rifle.
8017312 9
Jan 13, 2012 2:46am
There's an enormous amount of magazine sway all the way around the mag well, even with the mags that are designed for this rifle.
Jan 13, 2012 2:48am
and i'm also aware that that's what makes it fall out. not trying to sound like a smartass or a jackass, i just want to know how to fix the issue. Oh well I guess i'll just get creative! :twisted:
Jan 13, 2012 2:52am
Ive heard when magwells are too big, like in the VFC PDW, some people put the velcro tabs inside the magwell. I've heard that it will give mags the extra tightness, and its very cost efficient.
Custom PGC/Guarder TM G18c
Jan 13, 2012 4:29am
I agree, the soft side (loop) of Velcro is a great way to take up some of that slop. "Mag Drops" might be an issue but you should be pulling your mags out of your rifle anyways when reloading.
8017312 9
Jan 13, 2012 4:30am
Please let us know how it turns out. :D
8017312 9
Jan 13, 2012 12:39pm
Nice! Works well, appreciate it guys