Videos tagged with Bolt Catch Modification

This video details the field testing and operational nuances of an Elemental Arms California Compliant AR-15 lower receiver. The presenter, Gun Guy, demonstrates the specific magazine change procedure required by the compliant design, highlighting the need to tilt the upper receiver. He also discusses a modification to the bolt catch to prevent the bolt from locking open on the last round, aiming to streamline the process and reduce the number of steps. The review emphasizes the rifle's accuracy and reliable function despite the compliance features, addressing common criticisms about potential looseness and wobble.

This video details the installation of the Franklin Armory DFM magazine, a solution for keeping AR-15s legal in California by converting them to a fixed magazine configuration. Lead Firearms Instructor Joel Persinger explains the modification process, including changing the bolt catch to allow top-loading of the magazine. He highlights the legal implications in California, the functionality of the DFM magazine, and its pros and cons, such as the loss of the automatic bolt hold-open feature and the proprietary nature of the magazine.