Noveske Flared Forged Lower (FFL) with Magpul M3

[bzdog]

OK, I got some M3 mags in today and couldn't wait. Here is what I've done.

Todd, it would be great if you could provide feedback on if this is a reasonable approach, and what you consider best practice.

Others, please post pictures of your approach as well.

MODIFICATIONS

It appeared that you could take two approaches. You could either shave off a bit off the overall stop and leave it flush with the spine of the mag or you could try to just shave the edges of it off so it fits inside of the magwell cutout (see DSC_0532).

I attempted the latter. I used a chop saw with a fine woodworking blade. It does not appear you need to go all the way down to the spine of the mag (see DSC_0536).

I figured this way you still get the benefit of the anti-over-insertion feature.

I didn't work too hard at this. It may be possible to cut less material, or do it a different way. But just eyeballing it all ten of my M3s insert cleanly and fall free cleanly from my FFL.

Note I haven't been to the range with them yet.

Thanks.

-john


Picture descriptions:

DSC_0528.JPG Unmodified M3 partially inserted.
DSC_0532.JPG Magwell detail.
DSC_0536.JPG Modification detail.
DSC_0537.JPG Modified M3 inserted.
DSC_0542.JPG L-R: GI mag, M2 mag, modified M3 mag.

[extrication]

Thanks John, nice work.

[bzdog]

One more -- different angle, cut detail shot.

-john

[Todd.K]

You took a lot more than needed off the tab. You could just sand/file the top outside edges down at a 45deg.

[bzdog]

You took a lot more than needed off the tab. You could just sand/file the top outside edges down at a 45deg.

OK, cool. Thanks for the info. If someone else could post pictures of a less aggressive mod that works that would be great. Currently all ten of mine are already done as pictured. :-)

-john

[WS6]

Looks like this issue took care of itself

[David Thomas]

Looks like this issue took care of itself

What do you mean?

[WS6]

What do you mean?

If anyone can get an M3 PMAG, maybe they can remind us of what the issue is.

[NoveskeFan]

If anyone can get an M3 PMAG, maybe they can remind us of what the issue is.

The tab on the M3's interfere with older Noveske Gen II lowers.



After slapping in the mag, you can kinda see where it hits:

[WS6]

The tab on the M3's interfere with older Noveske Gen II lowers.



After slapping in the mag, you can kinda see where it hits:

Wow. This long, and this is the first picture that actually shows the "issue" in the harsh light of reality. Thank-you! And to think I passed on M3's when they were being made/available because of it.