5.45 mag issue?

[87GN]

87GN

Looks like the follower out of the TangoDown ARC mags. Is it?

Yes, it is, modified for use in the CP mag.

[sdacbob]

When I first got mine I could only get 20rds in them too. After a few uses at the range they easily filled to the 25 to 28 I normally run. I have sprayed the interior with a dry lube. No issues with them now.

[justin_247]

Has anybody tried these new followers, yet?

I'm still considering purchasing an M&P15R, but all the mag problems that exist so far have kept me from spending the money. I have no issue swapping out the buffer for an H3, putting in a BCM extractor upgrade kit, and changing out the gas rings, but I really don't have the time to spend weeding out bad magazines.

[m4fun]

Bump on the follower report. Would love to see how this one works.

[Littlelebowski]

Has anybody tried these new followers, yet?

I'm still considering purchasing an M&P15R, but all the mag problems that exist so far have kept me from spending the money. I have no issue swapping out the buffer for an H3, putting in a BCM extractor upgrade kit, and changing out the gas rings, but I really don't have the time to spend weeding out bad magazines.

I've never had the problem others seem to obsess over and I keep saying that but no one listens to something positive posted about gear on the internet........

[Littlelebowski]

m4fun, you can shoot mine tomorrow at the NRA range if you want to see this "issue."

[87GN]

I've never had the problem others seem to obsess over and I keep saying that but no one listens to something positive posted about gear on the internet........

You're lucky...well, I didn't have any issues (not a single failure in over 1k rounds) until I went to an LAV class with my S&W 5.45...choke choke choke.

Part of my problem was bringing a few brand new mags...but even the original mag, the one with the most rounds through it, gave me problems.

[rdrouant]

first trip to the range today since adding the silicon teflon lube to my MP15r mags, 0 failures in about 300 rounds which was way better than what i was experiencing before. Also on a side note those who hate on the surplus ammo on other threads must not have used it and in most cases probably don't even own this rifle. I find that the surplus ammo is more accurate/reliable than the 70gr wolf stuff and the other 60 grain ammo that is available as well. I was wondering if you think adding an H3 buffer would help reduce the recoil below its already minimal level? How about a different muzzle brake? any suggestions on some custom upgrades from people who actually own and shoot the rifle are much appreciated!

[Hunter Rose]

My S&W 5.45 sports an H3 buffer and runs fine, other than the occasional mag related issue it has worked well. Defnitely worth it for a cheaper training rifle.

[621sig]

I put a PWS TTO muzzle break on mine, its a noticeable difference but not that drastic. I also swapped my standard carbine buffer out for a H2 but i have yet to shoot it with this config.

I had a ton of trouble with mine when i first got it, ended up going back to S&W for some chamber and feed ramp work. Now, since it went back i have put about 2k rounds through it without any FTF or FTE, which is nice.