How to Swap FAMAS Ejection Left to Right

Published on July 29, 2021
Duration: 4:39

This guide details how to swap the ejection side of a FAMAS F1 rifle from left to right, a modification often requested by owners. Expert Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons walks through the process, emphasizing the removal and reinstallation of the buttstock, bolt carrier, and bolt assembly. The core of the modification involves swapping the positions of the real extractor and a dummy placeholder on the bolt face.

Quick Summary

To swap the ejection side on a FAMAS F1, remove the buttstock and flip the ejection port cover. Disassemble the bolt carrier and bolt, then swap the real extractor with a dummy placeholder on the bolt face. Reassemble all components and perform a function check.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction
  2. 00:19Buttstock and Ejection Cover Removal
  3. 00:45Bolt Carrier Removal
  4. 01:08Bolt Disassembly
  5. 01:29Swapping Extractors
  6. 03:06Reassembling the Bolt
  7. 03:41Final Reassembly
  8. 04:23Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you swap the ejection side on a FAMAS F1 rifle?

To swap the ejection side on a FAMAS F1, you first remove the buttstock and flip the ejection port cover. Then, remove the bolt carrier, disassemble the bolt to access the extractor slots, and swap the real extractor with a dummy placeholder. Finally, reassemble the bolt, bolt carrier, and buttstock, performing a function check.

What tools are needed to change the FAMAS ejection side?

The primary tool needed for swapping the ejection side on a FAMAS F1 is the stock pin itself, which is used to push out retaining pins for the bolt carrier and to facilitate the disassembly and reassembly process.

Why would someone want to swap the ejection side on a FAMAS?

Swapping the ejection side on a FAMAS rifle is typically done to accommodate a shooter's dominant hand or to prevent ejected casings from interfering with optics or the shooter's face, especially for left-handed shooters using a right-ejecting rifle.

What is the FAMAS F1's operating system?

The FAMAS F1 operates using a lever-delayed blowback system. This mechanism uses a series of levers to delay the opening of the bolt, which can sometimes lead to the rifle accumulating more fouling than other designs.

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