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Quickie Mag Mod for Mini-14 Mag/5
Aside from the localities that restrict capacity to five rounds, there are those who for one reason or another, would like to have greater capacity, but like the carrying of a flush five round magazine.
As you are aware, the 5 round magazine is actually a 4 capacity, allowing one in the chamber to satisfy legal requirements.
The actual magazine capacity can be increased to up to six rounds in seconds, making the gun's capacity seven, which is indeed a nice upgrade, for free. This modification will not comply with certain locales or hunting laws, so proceed only if lawful in your area.
This applies only to the flush Ruger 5-shot (4 actual) MAG/5 magazine.
I perform this on every one of the five round magazines I own, with the exception of those I bring hunting, and I love the way it handles in the field.
Aside from the localities that restrict capacity to five rounds, there are those who for one reason or another, would like to have greater capacity, but like the carrying of a flush five round magazine.
As you are aware, the 5 round magazine is actually a 4 capacity, allowing one in the chamber to satisfy legal requirements.
The actual magazine capacity can be increased to up to six rounds in seconds, making the gun's capacity seven, which is indeed a nice upgrade, for free. This modification will not comply with certain locales or hunting laws, so proceed only if lawful in your area.
This applies only to the flush Ruger 5-shot (4 actual) MAG/5 magazine.
- Disassemble magazine.
- Remove follower.
- Note fin on underside of follower.
- Clip ONLY the small 1/8th inch raised section of fin at original angle. Do NOT cut deeper in an attempt to make more rounds fit, or feed issues will result.
- Reassemble magazine.
- Load with six rounds.
- Enjoy.
I perform this on every one of the five round magazines I own, with the exception of those I bring hunting, and I love the way it handles in the field.
