Inch magazine release in metric rifle?

alheil · February 02, 2002, 06:47

The metric mag. release is very small can I swap it for an inch model?

2 clicks low · February 02, 2002, 07:03

YES I ues one in my StG 58. works great!

**EMDII** · February 02, 2002, 07:27

You may also need the longer of the two magazine catch springs to ensure it retains magazines tightly.

vmtz · February 02, 2002, 09:22

I have an inch mag release in all my FAL's. Try using the metric spring frist. I have found that it is not as stiff as the inch.

Vince

Bunkerbob · July 24, 2002, 12:43

Are they compatable with each other? The inch look like they would be easier to use with the left hand. saw a pic of a izzy release once but can't remember where. would like to put one on my
G1zzy if it would fit on a metric upper.
TIA,
Bob

Mosin Guy · July 24, 2002, 13:53

Yes you can use a Inch version mag release lever on a Metric reciever,but you will need the Inch mag release lever,Inch mag piviot screw,and Inch mag release spring,they all fit with NO modifing at all just replace what was there before.HTH

dandor · July 24, 2002, 15:57

Is the length of the Inch Mag Catch (the part that engages the magazine) any longer than the metric type?

**bykerhd** · July 24, 2002, 16:04

DSA was selling Izzy mag releases. Not sure who else has them. I like them the best of any I've tried yet but I don't release mags left handed either. I use my right hand trigger finger for that. Which is why I like the Izzy.
TAPCO has the Holland mag releases that look interesting. Can't justify the money to try one right now though.

762minigun · July 24, 2002, 17:41

izzy releases are the MOTTS i found 2 for $10.00 last weekend

rob1 · July 24, 2002, 21:31

Quote:

Originally posted by dandor
Is the length of the Inch Mag Catch (the part that engages the magazine) any longer than the metric type?

I have two metrics and an inch, all are the same length. I just sent a couple off to have a bead welded onto them so the mag will fit better and prevent bolt overs.

**EMDII** · July 24, 2002, 21:36

I am LH, and also use the Inch M/R on my Metrics. Drop a ball bearing in the blind boss before you insert the mag catch spring. No BoB problems, even on mmy Hesse.

February 02, 2002, 06:47	#1
alheil Registered FALaholic #: 5019 Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 33	Inch magazine release in metric rifle? The metric mag. release is very small can I swap it for an inch model? Last edited by W.E.G.; September 10, 2002 at 18:01.

February 02, 2002, 07:27	#3
EMDII Evil Moderator Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 6 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 13,971	You may also need the longer of the two magazine catch springs to ensure it retains magazines tightly. __________________ "The Spartans do not enquire how many enemy there are. The SPartans merely enquire WHERE they are." E.M. (Ted) Dannemiller II 1*

July 24, 2002, 12:43	#5
Bunkerbob Registered FALaholic #: 6685 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Maine Posts: 108	metric and inch mag releases Are they compatable with each other? The inch look like they would be easier to use with the left hand. saw a pic of a izzy release once but can't remember where. would like to put one on my G1zzy if it would fit on a metric upper. TIA, Bob

July 24, 2002, 21:36	#11
EMDII Evil Moderator Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 6 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 13,971	I am LH, and also use the Inch M/R on my Metrics. Drop a ball bearing in the blind boss before you insert the mag catch spring. No BoB problems, even on mmy Hesse. __________________ "The Spartans do not enquire how many enemy there are. The SPartans merely enquire WHERE they are." E.M. (Ted) Dannemiller II 1*

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February 02, 2002, 07:03	#2
2 clicks low Registered FALaholic #: 3173 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Nebraska Posts: 922	YES I ues one in my StG 58. works great!

February 02, 2002, 09:22	#4
vmtz FALaholic #: 1125 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Here right now Posts: 17,638	I have an inch mag release in all my FAL's. Try using the metric spring frist. I have found that it is not as stiff as the inch. Vince

July 24, 2002, 13:53	#6
Mosin Guy Registered FALaholic #: 46 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 3,652	Yes you can use a Inch version mag release lever on a Metric reciever,but you will need the Inch mag release lever,Inch mag piviot screw,and Inch mag release spring,they all fit with NO modifing at all just replace what was there before.HTH

July 24, 2002, 15:57	#7
dandor Registered FALaholic #: 3670 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 170	Is the length of the Inch Mag Catch (the part that engages the magazine) any longer than the metric type?

July 24, 2002, 16:04	#8
bykerhd Dinosaur Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 2798 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Burlington Vermont area Posts: 13,262	DSA was selling Izzy mag releases. Not sure who else has them. I like them the best of any I've tried yet but I don't release mags left handed either. I use my right hand trigger finger for that. Which is why I like the Izzy. TAPCO has the Holland mag releases that look interesting. Can't justify the money to try one right now though.

July 24, 2002, 17:41	#9
762minigun Registered FALaholic #: 6464 Join Date: May 2002 Location: crossroads of america Posts: 1,497	izzy releases are the MOTTS i found 2 for $10.00 last weekend