funflyr Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 During a classifier stage last night after a mandatory reload when the STI 2011 (140mm) mag hit the ground rounds went everywhere. What's the fix? Thanks Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnlinebacker Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 During a classifier stage last night after a mandatory reload when the STI 2011 (140mm) mag hit the ground rounds went everywhere. What's the fix? Thanks Troywhat basepad is on the magazine? Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funflyr Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 STI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnlinebacker Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 STIdid come off when the mag fell? Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funflyr Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 No the mag looks perfectly normal. It scattered 6-8 rounds on the floor. The stage was El Prez, I started with 19 rounds so it had 13 in it when it hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay1957 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Look at the feed lips on the mag and make sure the haven’t expanded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 If it falls on basepad end the spring compresses and rounds pop out. Normal. 21,388 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funflyr Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 Thanks, I will drop test it on my basement floor and see if happens again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 15 minutes ago, funflyr said: Thanks, I will drop test it on my basement floor and see if happens again. Almost always see a round or two pop out. 6-8 popping out probably the follower twisted and stuck. Who knows. As long as the mag works fine in the gun I wouldn’t sweat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funflyr Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 I did a drop test last night and noticed the follower got stuck fairly low in the magazine. I'm guessing the spring should not be twisted like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ssanders224 Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 1 hour ago, funflyr said: I did a drop test last night and noticed the follower got stuck fairly low in the magazine. I'm guessing the spring should not be twisted like this? Pretty normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnlinebacker Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 I did a drop test last night and noticed the follower got stuck fairly low in the magazine. I'm guessing the spring should not be twisted like this? typically the followers have extra material on them that causes it to get stuck since it is plastic. Take the mag apart and by hand move the follower with spring in to the tube. you're looking for where it's getting caught and then remove a little material from follower. It should move pretty freely through the tube. I'd also run some 1000 grit sandpaper on the inside of the tube to smooth out any burrs. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funflyr Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 I will try that. Thanks. Is the twist in the spring normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnlinebacker Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 I will try that. Thanks. Is the twist in the spring normal? it can happen with weaker springs. i'd consider extra power springs from wolffSent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funflyr Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 8 minutes ago, Rnlinebacker said: it can happen with weaker springs. i'd consider extra power springs from wolff Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Thanks, its an original factory spring that probably should be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 1 minute ago, funflyr said: Thanks, its an original factory spring that probably should be replaced. Just know that you can't just put any spring with any follower in the tube. Make sure if you keep factory STI follower that springs you buy will fit them specifically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnlinebacker Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Thanks, its an original factory spring that probably should be replaced.actually, grams spring & follower is probably the best system availableSent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funflyr Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 29 minutes ago, Rnlinebacker said: actually, grams spring & follower is probably the best system available Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk How do you tell if the STI mags are Gen 1 or Gen 2? Looks like the Grams Follower kits are available for both generation mags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funflyr Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 How do you tell if the STI mags are Gen 1 or Gen 2? Looks like the Grams Follower kits are available for both generation mags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnlinebacker Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 How do you tell if the STI mags are Gen 1 or Gen 2? Looks like the Grams Follower kits are available for both generation mags.Gen 1(top) has the ribs on the side. gen 2 (bottom) is smooth Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funflyr Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 Thanks mine looks like it's a gen 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funflyr Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 Thanks mine looks like it's a gen 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beta1759 Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 I would suggest replacing the springs. I used the TTI springs/Follower/basepad and get 21 with every mag (40 cal 140mm). Depending on how many rds you shoot a year, you might want to replace the springs 1x or 2x a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 (edited) And rounds displacing / ejecting is pretty normal. When the mag hit the floor, the weight of 13 stacked rounds compessed the spring. On the way down and back up, they leave the neat doublestack configuration and some fly out. Download to 4 or so rounds more than you’ll need and you’ll see less of this. This obviously applies only to classifier stages, and to ones taking place in a range with a hard floor. Edited February 28, 2019 by MemphisMechanic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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