Armscorp M14NM mag latch problems

[TLD]

I have a factory built Armscorp M14NM (semi auto) all USGI. I intend to dabble in heavy metal with it, but am having trouble. The spring guide seems to be binding causing it to be nearly impossible at times to put a mag in with the bolt open.

I've taken it apart and lubed it up, which helps, but more often than not, can hardly get the mag inserted.

Is this a common problem? Any quick fixes?

[redial]

Not trying to be a smartass, but you know they don't go in like M16 mags, right? Latch the front, then rock it rearward like an AK. It's also possible to install the spring guide upside down, leaving the "point" of the guide down at 6 instead of up at 12 o'clock, nearest the bolt.

Non GI mags may have the hole mispositioned as well.

HTH

Mark

[TLD]

Not trying to be a smartass, but you know they don't go in like M16 mags, right? Latch the front, then rock it rearward like an AK. It's also possible to install the spring guide upside down, leaving the "point" of the guide down at 6 instead of up at 12 o'clock, nearest the bolt.

Non GI mags may have the hole mispositioned as well.

HTH

Mark

Thanks for the information. I know these types of mag systems well, having owned AK's and Mini14's for years. Maybe the mag latch is protruding too far because I just cannot even get the latch in to the hole on the mag. I have several mags, winchester and several CMI's.

I'll try flipping it.

Edited out the smartass comment.

Edited November 3, 2013 by TLD