Magazine seating/Mag loose

greenknightscaptain · October 15th, 2010, 15:55

I apologize in advance because I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I can't find any information on it using search.

My aeg has an issue where when the mags are loaded into the lower receiver there is a lot of movement causing the mag not to seat properly. This in turn causes several missfires. I've been told to use felt on the mags to eliminate play in the mag well and I have even tried taping the inner part of the mag well keeping the mag snuggly inside the rifle. This works for the most part, but makes it so snug it causes the some damage to mags when removed and also makes reloading a pain in the butt. It's only a temporary fix as well so I need somthing more long term. I know a lot of people will say replace the rifle with somthing better, but its perfectly good when its cycling bb's so no I wont. Does anyone have a real solution? Or is there a superior magazine that eliminates this issue. Any help is appreciated!

Spike · October 15th, 2010, 15:59

What kind of magazines are you using? Try a different brand, as they all have very minute differences in size, which can make a difference. Also, what brand is the gun?

Grudge · October 15th, 2010, 16:06

Put a small piece of the loop material from velcro in the mag well. It will keep the mag snug without damaging it. I've seen lots of guys do this with good results.

greenknightscaptain · October 15th, 2010, 17:24

It's a DBOYS M4 RIS with a DBOYs magazine and an aftermarket magazine (unknown brand) sent to me as a replacement by airsplat.com. I have tried JG mags with success, but only fired a few shots through them and didn't have enough data to form a conclusive test result. If magazines truely can make all of the difference what is the best brand to purchase? I just don't want to spend money on extra mags if the problem is truely the rifle itself. Ill also try to soft side of the hook and loop to see if it helps. Thanks guys.

VooDooPeteK · October 15th, 2010, 17:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by multitech

Put a small piece of the loop material from velcro in the mag well. It will keep the mag snug without damaging it. I've seen lots of guys do this with good results.

+1 on this, I have done it and it works great

Frozen Tex · October 15th, 2010, 17:57

I use pieces of sticky-backed felt, like you put on the bottom of couch or table legs on a hardwood floor. trim the sides off a round piece so it sits at the back of the magwell, near the bottom. and shave off about 1/3 to half of the felt to find the "sweet spot" thickness that holds the mags in place without getting them stuck.

Danke · October 15th, 2010, 19:39

Is this a winding magazine or a low or high cap?

Sometimes if the mag hangs too low the feed tube won't hit the button and release the BBs. You'll get the first hit from when you slam in it but nothing more unless you tap it up again.

For this you just need to trim a bit off the catch so it feeds when it's hung it the lowest point.

Highcaps will avoid this because they'll force the ammo up, but no one here wants to encourage you to use those.

Dingo · October 15th, 2010, 22:10

All of my mags are the same. I have 3 G&G mid caps, 4 king arms mid caps, a d-boys hi-cap, and a G&G hi-cap, and I wrapped enough Hockey tape to go around the mag about half an inch from the top. I did the same with electrical tape around some and the all work perfectly.

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October 15th, 2010, 15:55	#1
greenknightscaptain Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: FL, USA	Magazine seating/Mag loose I apologize in advance because I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I can't find any information on it using search. My aeg has an issue where when the mags are loaded into the lower receiver there is a lot of movement causing the mag not to seat properly. This in turn causes several missfires. I've been told to use felt on the mags to eliminate play in the mag well and I have even tried taping the inner part of the mag well keeping the mag snuggly inside the rifle. This works for the most part, but makes it so snug it causes the some damage to mags when removed and also makes reloading a pain in the butt. It's only a temporary fix as well so I need somthing more long term. I know a lot of people will say replace the rifle with somthing better, but its perfectly good when its cycling bb's so no I wont. Does anyone have a real solution? Or is there a superior magazine that eliminates this issue. Any help is appreciated!

October 15th, 2010, 15:59	#2
Spike Privateer Airsoft Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Beaverbank, NS	What kind of magazines are you using? Try a different brand, as they all have very minute differences in size, which can make a difference. Also, what brand is the gun? __________________ I change primaries like other people change socks.

October 15th, 2010, 16:06	#3
Grudge multitech Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: with your girlfriend, playing with her P90.	Put a small piece of the loop material from velcro in the mag well. It will keep the mag snug without damaging it. I've seen lots of guys do this with good results. __________________ Nothing says loving, like a head shot!

October 15th, 2010, 17:24	#4
greenknightscaptain Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: FL, USA	It's a DBOYS M4 RIS with a DBOYs magazine and an aftermarket magazine (unknown brand) sent to me as a replacement by airsplat.com. I have tried JG mags with success, but only fired a few shots through them and didn't have enough data to form a conclusive test result. If magazines truely can make all of the difference what is the best brand to purchase? I just don't want to spend money on extra mags if the problem is truely the rifle itself. Ill also try to soft side of the hook and loop to see if it helps. Thanks guys.

October 15th, 2010, 17:57	#6
Frozen Tex Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yellowknife, NT, Great White North	I use pieces of sticky-backed felt, like you put on the bottom of couch or table legs on a hardwood floor. trim the sides off a round piece so it sits at the back of the magwell, near the bottom. and shave off about 1/3 to half of the felt to find the "sweet spot" thickness that holds the mags in place without getting them stuck. __________________ Delenda Est Carthago

October 15th, 2010, 19:39	#7
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	Is this a winding magazine or a low or high cap? Sometimes if the mag hangs too low the feed tube won't hit the button and release the BBs. You'll get the first hit from when you slam in it but nothing more unless you tap it up again. For this you just need to trim a bit off the catch so it feeds when it's hung it the lowest point. Highcaps will avoid this because they'll force the ammo up, but no one here wants to encourage you to use those. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

October 15th, 2010, 22:10	#8
Dingo aka GhillieSnipes Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Western B.C.	All of my mags are the same. I have 3 G&G mid caps, 4 king arms mid caps, a d-boys hi-cap, and a G&G hi-cap, and I wrapped enough Hockey tape to go around the mag about half an inch from the top. I did the same with electrical tape around some and the all work perfectly.

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