onebigelf Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 I've looked for 5 round mags, required in Florida for hunting, and those I've found are either hugely expensive, out of stock, or both. First thing I did when I bought the rifle was to stock up on the Magpul 20 round mags, but Magpul doesn't make a 5. I have the 2 original facory 19 round magazines. Question. Has anyone modified either the factory mag or the Magpul to limit the capacity to 5 rounds? I know that shotguns can be blocked to limit magazine capacity and be legal for hunting where a 3 round maximum is mandated, would a modified 20 meet the requirement? My preference would be to modify one of the factory mags, possibly by inserting a block attached to the floorplate or the follower. Thoughts?Thanks,John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fr3db3ar Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 I see your preferance, but I just bought a 5 rounder from Midway I think 2 weeks ago. #833990 $25 shipped that same day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onebigelf Posted August 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 ... close enough. Thanks!John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 ... close enough. Thanks!JohnHiya Be prepared to do a lil tweaking if you get an older dpms mag.....they had probs...wouldnt strip the first round some of the time...used my needle nose and bent the lips till she popped em in the chamber on first charge Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fr3db3ar Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 I'll call that unlikely in this case. I've cycled about 10 3 shot groups through my new one without a problem.YMMV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbesgunner Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 CProducts makes one...it's the only metal mag I have that even works....2 DPMS mags got with rifle won't even cycle a round ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainWraith Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 hobbes DPMS will replace the magazines that dont work. after sending me another bad mag i asked them to replace it with a PMAG and they did.also my CProducts 10 round is the best steel mag i have. if you can find them get one. (still not sure what happened to the company) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ksgunguy Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Anybody know we're I can buy some 5 round mags or other options so I can use my rig for hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Midwestpx.com sells a "stubby" pmag. I bought the 5 rounder for hunting. It works really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nereus Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 All the Kali hater will love this. If you desire you can hunt with a 10 rd mag....I only carry three for deer but pig requires more for the rest of the herd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ksgunguy Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Midwestpx.com sells a "stubby" pmag. I bought the 5 rounder for hunting. It works really well. I just checked and they stopped selling them. I would of loved to get a hold of just one of those stubby. If anyone has. An extra please send me a PM Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKSHEEP Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 ^^^ What he said , I'm looking for a 5-7 round pmag. if anyone knows how to make one or who may be selling custom made ones please post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 I'd contact MidwestPX and see if they'll modify an existing magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Armory Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Someone on this site modified a PMag and posted it her with pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasprite Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 I have a Pmag that I modified for 6 rounds I'll post some pics and how did it tomorrow works great and I didn't even have to pin the bottom. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKSHEEP Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Thanks!! <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ksgunguy Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 I can't wait too. I ordered 2 Mag243-blk to be cut down to 5 rounds. Does anybody know if I need to glue a ranger plate to the bottom so it will be easier to pull the mag out? anyone do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Is there any reason you can't use a 4 round mag? http://www.brownells.com/magazines/rifle-magazines/magazines/panther-long-range-steel-magazines-prod22231.aspx?avs|Make_3=AR%20xzzx308&avs|Capacity_1=4-Round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ksgunguy Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 no, that is not bad but was hoping to make it cooler looking mag round with Pmag style :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) Cut a block of wood or poly board ,(like a cutting board) too fit in between the spring & make it fit any rd. count you want . I have done it with FN 20 rd. mags. for hunting before . You will have to experiment with the length & shape , but it works & its legal , because the mag. will only except what its blocked for.When they check shotguns , they unload the shotgun & reload it to see if it will take more than two in the mag tube . Same with a detachable mag. . Use a 10 or 20 rd. mag. & that will also take care of having something to grasp, to remove it . Edited January 6, 2014 by survivalshop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasprite Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Well I'm back and with pics so lets get started <thumbsup> This is my 6 round Pmag loaded and inserted the mag well with the bolt closed And this is the Pmag loaded 6 rounds and the cover still snaps on Another pic with the 6 rounds Pic with mag disassembled After getting a 20 round Pmag and disassemble and store parts for later. Then cut the Pmag at the bottom of the top rib (warning don't go any shorter or it might be to short to lock in) I used my chop saw and made quick work for the cut. Now comes the fun part I didn't want to pin or screw the base plate to the mag so I can take it apart like a non modified Pmag so what I did was to take propane torch and heat the bottom edge till it was soft enough to mold. While the plastic is still soft I pushed the bottom of the mag on my garage floor to get the plastic to swell out on the edges It may take a few times of heating it to get enough plastic out to form new base plate edge. After that I had to file and sand the bottom edge to get the base plate to slide on and the floor plate to go inside the mag. To get a good fit you may have to file or sand some other areas on the mag as well. By looking at the pics you might be able to see the areas. After all that you get shorten your spring I cut the spring at the bottom since it was easier than the top since it has a 90* bend to hold the follower on. ( can't remember how many coils I took off but you should be able to count from the pic) Now you get to reassemble and test remember to be careful when putting the base plate on with spring pressure. If you didn't get the base plate edge right it could fly apart. If you don't want to go this route you can always pin the base or screw it on. I have had this mag for 2 years now and use it hunting and at the range with no malfunctions so far. So there you go guy's enjoy your new 6 round Pmag. If you need less room you might try leaving the spring uncut this might get you to your 5 rounds or you'll have to put a plug between the follower and spring. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Wow that looks stalk you got some skill bro!! How many mags went to heaven in the trial and err :) Nice work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasprite Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Wow that looks stalk you got some skill bro!! How many mags went to heaven in the trial and err :) Nice work!! That was my first and only try. Took my time didn't wan't to throw $20.00 away. I'm a cheap bastard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ksgunguy Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 very nice. I think I'm going to do that but also attach a Moe range plate to the bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 very nice. I think I'm going to do that but also attach a Moe range plate to the bottom Depending on your state laws, you could just make a magazine block... Assuming you don't need a permanent job. Cut a piece of wood to match the length you want to block. You might have to fit and cut several times to get the desired length. You can stuff the wood between the spring and floor plate. Then you'll only be able to load a limited amount of cartridges. Bird hunters have been doing that to their shotgun tubes in CA for YEARS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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