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Will I need an M2 magazine catch on my new A/O?

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Topic: Will I need an M2 magazine catch on my new A/O?

Posted By: Captain O
Subject: Will I need an M2 magazine catch on my new A/O?
Date Posted: Sep 09 2016 at 12:26am

I plan on using 30-round magazines exclusively on my Auto Ordnance AOM 130. I have heard from two camps:

a) I'll need to replace the factory magazine catch with a new M2 unit, or

b) The factory catch will serve quite well.

Opinions, input?

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"Political correctness is fascism disguised as manners." - George Carlin

"Fast is fine, but accuracy is final." - Wyatt Earp

Replies:

Posted By: bonnie
Date Posted: Sep 09 2016 at 10:42am

30 round magazines aren't always the most reliable in particular carbines.

Why not eliminate a possible issue and use the M2 catch?
30 round magazines have the third locking nub that the M2 catch was designed to help support the extra weight of the 30 round magazine. Also won't interfere when using the a 15 round magazine.

USGI or Korean 30 round magazines would be the most reliable. Other commercial magazines many times don't work.

Posted By: Captain O
Date Posted: Sep 10 2016 at 7:18pm

I looked up an article called "The Sheepdog Project" about the A/O Carbine that informed me that I will need to replace, the M2 Magazine catch. Thank you, Bonnie, for your input.

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"Political correctness is fascism disguised as manners." - George Carlin

"Fast is fine, but accuracy is final." - Wyatt Earp

Posted By: wd4ngb
Date Posted: Sep 10 2016 at 10:27pm

It is very easy to do Cpt, but take it out of the stock, and place do it where you can find the saftey spring and plungers when you guff, and they go flying.... I replaced my mag catch, and safety... :)

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Retired Army, 22 years.

Posted By: RClark9595
Date Posted: Dec 03 2017 at 1:21pm

You can find them and buy at Fulton Armory, they aren't very expensive and are made to GI specs.

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Ron

USAF 4535 CCTS
F4 Combat Crew Training
Vietnam era Vet.

Posted By: wd4ngb
Date Posted: Dec 04 2017 at 8:47am

Hey Cpt, I remember that you were moving, and would not be on for a while. You active yet?

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Retired Army, 22 years.

Posted By: Charles
Date Posted: Dec 04 2017 at 11:34am

Yes, replace it.

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Charles
Co B 1st Batl.115 Inf. Reg.
29th. Divi.
4.2 Heavy Mortar Co Retired
Life member NRA