Videos tagged with Magazine Modification

This guide details modifications to the Springfield Hellcat to improve shooting experience and control. It covers installing an aftermarket trigger and spring kit to reduce trigger pull weight, applying tactical tape for enhanced grip in adverse conditions, and sanding the magazine and magwell for improved comfort. These upgrades aim to make the Hellcat a more enjoyable and controllable firearm for carry and shooting.

This guide details how to create Glock flip magazines, a modification often used with Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCCs) for faster reloads. The process involves taping two Glock magazines together in a specific orientation. The video emphasizes maintaining correct tolerances for functionality. Instruction is provided in a casual, step-by-step manner, suitable for intermediate DIY enthusiasts.

This guide details the installation of the Vortex Defender ST optic on a Staccato 2011 HD C4X and modifications for using extended magazines. It covers optic mounting procedures, including torquing screws, and the use of a custom sleeve for 18-round Mec-Gar magazines, as demonstrated by an experienced firearm enthusiast.

This guide details the installation of the CSRG Competition Follower & Spring Kit into a Staccato G3 20-round magazine, enabling a capacity increase to 24 rounds. The process involves disassembling the magazine, replacing the follower and spring, and then testing the modified magazine for reliability. It's noted that this modification results in the magazine no longer locking the slide back on an empty chamber, making it a specialized tool for competition or specific concealed carry setups. Instruction is provided by TallShotTony, an active competition shooter with demonstrated technical proficiency.

This guide details the installation of Boss Components G-10 grips and an extended magwell onto a CZ Shadow 2 pistol. The process involves replacing factory grips and fitting the magwell, with a key step being the modification of magazine base plates to ensure compatibility with the new magwell. The speaker, a professional firearms trainer, highlights the improved ergonomics and performance benefits of these aftermarket upgrades.

This guide details the installation of an XTech Tactical +3 magazine extension for a Glock 19. The process involves disassembling the standard magazine, replacing the spring and follower with the kit's components, and attaching the new base plate to increase capacity by three rounds. The speaker, an experienced enthusiast, highlights the durability and improved aesthetics of the XTech extension, based on 2.5 years of personal testing.

This YouTube Shorts video demonstrates how to modify AK-47 magazines, often referred to as 'flip mags'. The title implies a practical 'how-to' guide for firearm enthusiasts interested in customizing their equipment. The description includes a link for 'ALL MY GEAR + EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS', suggesting potential product recommendations or affiliations.

This guide details how to create a 'Triple Flip Mag' for an AR-15 using readily available magazines and Goon Tape. The modification allows for a rapid transition between three loaded magazines, enhancing reloading speed in tactical or competitive scenarios. The video demonstrates a practical application of this accessory, showcasing its functionality with an AR-15.

This guide demonstrates a DIY modification to make Gen 5 Glock magazines compatible with the Glock 19X. The process involves identifying the interfering lip on the magazine using an ink pen and then carefully removing it with a Dremel tool and sandpaper. This allows Gen 5 magazines to function reliably in the 19X, ensuring proper lock-in and drop-free function.

This guide details the installation and testing of the DFCO DOS BOOT +2 Mag Extension for Magpul PMAG Gen 3 magazines. The presenter, demonstrating high expertise, shows how to attach the extension and confirms its compatibility across various PMAG capacities. Live fire testing in .300 Blackout and 5.56/.223 calibers validates the extension's reliability, adding +2 rounds to standard capacities.

This guide details how to modify the Bren Ten's magazine catch to function like modern firearms, allowing for a 'drop-free' magazine. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates using a screwdriver to adjust the internal mechanism, transitioning from an older retention philosophy to one suited for faster reloads. This modification is crucial for adapting older designs to contemporary tactical standards.

This video demonstrates the installation of a Pearce Grip Extension onto a Glock 19 Gen 5 magazine. The presenter highlights how the extension provides a better grip for shooters with larger hands, preventing pinky overhang and potential "pinky pinch." The process involves disassembling the magazine, removing the base plate, and attaching the extension, with an optional tip to use a vice for easier installation. The extension does not increase magazine capacity but improves ergonomics and is noted as a quality, USA-made product.